Mesa 5i25+7i77 plug-n-go configuration
freeby.mesanet.com/7i77.zip
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It's giving error though. I think I need to modify it a little bit. thanks again that atleast I got an idea how to start. I think I should try to concentrate on pncconf first and try to tweak it manually. IMO pncconf gives a good idea and plot to understand and modify the things quickly for beginners.
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specified in the ini file this should be removed for a 7I77X2
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So, if you start LinuxCNC and then navigate the configs tree to hostmot2-servo then you will end up with a generic mesa servo config in your home/linuxcnc/configs directory.
However, a better bet would be to download the files that JT provided a link to.
You will probably still need to edit the HAL for your own purposes, but those files will be a good start.
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Yes ! the files were there. But none of these files are specific to 5i25. First I have created the hostmot2-servo directory as PCW and you said. Then I downloaded the 5i25 specific files at freeby.mesanet.com/7i77.zip. It needs some modification though.
I have a question ! Is it not a good idea to start with pncconf and the relevent configuration files provided here for testing ? IMO it's easier and rapid solution. also I can understand ini and hal codes better because I know every IO and the way how it's created.
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I have a question ! Is it not a good idea to start with pncconf and the relevent configuration files provided here for testing ? IMO it's easier and rapid solution. also I can understand ini and hal codes better because I know every IO and the way how it's created.
Well, I confess I have never used pncconf, so don't really have an opinion in the matter. I am typically writing configs for new hardware, long before there is a driver, let along pncconf integration.
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I have a question ! Is it not a good idea to start with pncconf and the relevent configuration files provided here for testing ? IMO it's easier and rapid solution
If PnCConf and the files to go with the hardware are available that is what PnCConf is all about, a fast easy way to get up and running. You can then go on to modify the created configuration for your unique needs.
Rick G
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We are trying to configure 7i77 together with 5i25. Sample config works just fine except that we can't get any I/O pins.
So we have encoders named like they are inside 5i25, have analog output 5i25...0.7i77...analog-output. But no digital input or output.
May be we need to define them in hm2 firmware config?
PS Thanks for help
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John
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They are, the high-speed functions (Pwm and encoder) is handled by the FPGA and wired direct.So we have encoders named like they are inside 5i25,
It sounds like for some reason the smart-serial part of the card is not initialising.have analog output 5i25...0.7i77...analog-output. But no digital input or output.
What version of LinuxCNC are you using, and what is your hostmot2 config string?
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And, as JT says, Field Power
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