Re: [Fx2lib-devel] new, just found this list

[Dennis M. <de...@ub...>]

Gerry Rozema wrote:
> Just found this list, doesn't look busy.
>   
Not too busy yet, but I just started the library within the last couple 
months.  I plan on releasing a file download as well as some generated 
documentation sooner or later.  I think that will help people get 
started easier.
> I've downloaded and started playing with the library, it's been a great 
> kick-start for me, actually allowed me to get something to compile and 
> run on one of my fx2 based devices.  I think there's a relatively steep 
> learning curve ahead, but, that's the fun of it all I guess.
>   
I think the documentation will help here too, but realistically, there 
is a bit of a learning curve getting into embedded devices anyway I 
guess.  I hope the library can take away some of that learning without 
hiding it too much from you.
> I've got a few commercial devices that came with very broken 
> windows-only software.  My goal is to unravel the hardware connections 
> between the fx2 and the Mt9M001 cmos sensor, then get my own firmware 
> written that'll allow me to use this device on a linux system.
>   
That's exactly what we are doing actually.  Different parts, but having 
our own firmware has been invaluable in figuring out how our devices 
pins are hooked together.  Eventually, we'll probably build our own device.
> The devices in question are 'souped up' webcams, using the above sensor, 
> intended for use in astronomy applications.  I'm guessing that they are 
> all likely based on a similar reference design, and once I've unravelled 
> one, I'll have the keys to all of them.
>   
Once you get the exact part and the correct data sheet, you're well on 
your way.

-Dennis