Re: Black Box - UMCI spec for API posted

Hi Steve,

Looks like you've put in considerable effort! I don't have any
immediate comments based on my cursory look. I find myself more on the
*OTHER END* of API's such as this; Looks like I'm going to do a "device"
for our automotive stuff at work.

I see "linear move" in the UMCI_MOVE cmd, for up to 8 axis (!), but I
don't see any "circular moves"?

Also, I'd like to hear more about the DDS you've implemented.

I'd be most interested in the C++ interface, I'd even be interested in a
'C' interface for operation under DOS!

Alan KM6VV


Steve Stallings wrote:

>
> The first rough draft for the Applications Programming Interface
> to be used to control the UMCI version of smart box is posted at:
>
> http://www.pmdx.com/UMCI/index.html
>
> We are looking for constructive feedback on how the interface is
> defined and how the hardware needs to function. Since this is a
> rough draft, major revisions are likely. Yes we know that page 3
> is blank..... always see these things after you release it! :^)
>
> Cheers,
> Steve Stallings
>
> >Message: 7
> > Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 23:03:35 -0400
> > From: "Steve Stallings" <stevesng@...>
> >Subject: Re: Black Box - USB version info - call it the UMCI>
> >
> >Thanks for the kind words Ron. The API (applications programming
> >interface) specification is finally in draft form. Plan to post it
> >Wednesday night after reading through it one more time from a cold
> >start.
> >
> >In an attempt to keep our sanity about which "black/smart" box we
> >are working on, we have named ours the UMCI, or USB Motion Control
> >Interface.
> >
> >While the people who are already committed to working with the UMCI
> >will have strongest influence, everyone will be welcome to critique
> >and make suggestions.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Steve Stallings
> <>