Re: [Emc-users] Is this feasible: BBB running LinuxCNC to Gecko G540stepper driver

[Alex J. <ale...@ro...>]

Richard,

sure it can. All you need is to provide some level shifting (BBB is 3,3V, 
gecko takes 5V iirc) and connect them.
Or you can use an existing cape: BeBoPr, Replicape, etc
Or you can wait a bit on a parport cape I'm currently working on.. 
(schematic mostly done, layout in the works..) Should be a couple weeks for 
a tested prototype.. I'll post updates

Regards,
Alex


-----Original Message----- 
From: Richard Thornton
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 12:45 PM
To: emc...@li...
Subject: [Emc-users] Is this feasible: BBB running LinuxCNC to Gecko 
G540stepper driver

Hi,

I have seen a bunch of info on using BBB with capes and a lot of 3D
printing specific stuff like Replicape and BeBoPr++.

My thought was can the BBB replace the PC in LinuxCNC and drive the G540
directly?

Thanks for looking.

Cheers
Richard
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