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mf_ng_module [2016/08/05 19:25] psykhaze [Compatible Motorfaders] |
mf_ng_module [2016/08/05 19:27] (current) psykhaze [Introduction] |
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And the result is: | And the result is: | ||
- | * a dedicated PIC controller controls the motorfaders directly. | + | * a dedicated **PIC controller** controls the motorfaders directly. |
* the firmware can be updated via MIDI! | * the firmware can be updated via MIDI! | ||
- | * motorfaders are accessed via MIDI - this allows standalone usage, cascading (to chain multiple modules), and the re-use of existing infrastructure such as MIOS, MIOS Studio and MIOS Bootloader | + | * **motorfaders are accessed via MIDI** - this allows standalone usage, cascading (to chain multiple modules), and the re-use of existing infrastructure such as MIOS, MIOS Studio and MIOS Bootloader |
- | * the module can either be connected to a PC directly, or controlled from a second PIC or STM32 | + | * **the module can either be connected to a PC directly, or controlled from a second PIC or STM32** |
* native support of various protocols (e.g. PitchBender, CCs, even Logic Control and Mackie Control Emulation) | * native support of various protocols (e.g. PitchBender, CCs, even Logic Control and Mackie Control Emulation) | ||
* support for 8 touch sensors | * support for 8 touch sensors | ||
* instead of TC4427 I'm using L293D now - not at least because of the integrated diodes. | * instead of TC4427 I'm using L293D now - not at least because of the integrated diodes. | ||
- | * due to the direct motor control connections, the PIC is now able to generate PWM with 50 uS steps for improved motor speed control while a motor is moved | + | * due to the direct motor control connections, **the PIC is now able to generate PWM with 50 uS steps for improved motor speed control** while a motor is moved |
- | * since the firmware is dedicated for this task, there was enough memory free to integrate advanced features, such as runtime-calibration and motor position tracing which are supported by MIOS Studio: | + | * since the firmware is dedicated for this task, there was enough memory free to integrate advanced features, such as **runtime-calibration and motor position tracing** which are supported by MIOS Studio |
===== Parts List ===== | ===== Parts List ===== |