No, no, that is not Frankenstein's monster running amok around the countryside. It's just me, stomping out bugs in SPOCS version 2.2.
The new DR1 driver (Optomux, RS-232/485) is working great. The new DR2 driver (temperature, RS-232) had a couple bugs, but it is now well. DR3 (Modbus serial, RS-232/485) is running, but has a bug or two remaining. The semaphore system that allows DR1 and DR3 to share the same RS-485 network is working very well. I also added two more serial ports to the development machine, to make work easier. I used the Ultra two-port board, sold by Tiger Direct. It goes for less than $10, but DO NOT use the installer that comes with it. Go to the Ultra website, and get the newer one. It works like the proverbial charm.
After I get DR3 debugged, it will be time to work with the USB to serial drivers. I am looking forward to that.
LEFT: The home of SPOCS: DellroyGMs' lab.
CENTER: The Penguin Farm. machines SPARCL12, L10, L11, & SPARCL14.
RIGHT: finally off the roof.
