[Hamlib-developer] GS232 rotator support

[Jason K. <kg...@gm...>]

hey all,

New user here, trying to get a Yaesu GS232 (not A or B) working with
rotctl for use with gpredict.

The GS232 is a bit different than the GS232A.  I've made a couple of
mods to the code so far, and gotten position reporting working OK.
Position set works, but with errors.  I think rotctl is expecting
something after issuing the set position, but the GS232 doesn't return
anything?

Questions:

Has anyone used a GS232 with rotctl, or am I breaking new ground?

What's the general procedure for adding a new device?  I'm assuming
the existing GS232A code works, and that I'm breaking it in making it
work with the GS232.  A long term solution would be to add a GS232
device, and if there's a reasonably clear path to do so I'd probably
be able to provide patches.

thanks,
Jason
kg4wsv