Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: time for microprocessors!=>black boxes

On Wed, 30 Aug 2000 21:15:40 -0000, you wrote:

Ballendo
Very well stated. Used PC's and new PC components are a huge bargain. A
distributed system design utilizing multiple PC's can be very powerful and
reliable.

I am finishing up a distributed system for discrete semiconductor testing.
Linux is used to control each test set, while Windows administers the test data
and test procedures. Windows requires big hardware while the Linux tester is
bare bones allowing for precise timing and control.

Earl

>Just such a box exists! Widely available, incredibly affordable,
>maximally supported around the world, AND a proven performer in
>motion control applications, to boot!
>
>The IBM PC!
>
>If we stop thinking of this collection of parts as a PC, maybe we can
>see it as a DEDICATED motion controller. With street prices under 100
>dollars, it will be hard to beat for versatility, expandability, and
>availability. The EMC project has touched on this with their ability
>to use a windows box to control the RTlinux box (on which the motion
>control resides). Clean out everything on the linux box NOT necessary
>for motion and It could really scream! Think distributed
>architecture. (motherboard,memory,power,network card ;i.e. BLACK BOX)
>Okay, beige box :-)