@Hans

It sounds like the xmos chip works on its own, sort of upload a program to it and set it off running. It could be (with an i/o card in the xorro slot) a mini PLC hosted within the X1000. Or maybe I am simplifying a bit, is xena something a bit more than that?

With my idea for xena it would still need software something like EMC (linuxcnc.org) to get some use out of it. BTW reading up on the EMC site it does more than just CNC machines it can do basic stuff with ladder logic.

If you havent noticed i would really like this to be ported to OS4/X1000 :)

I think the Xena module has great potential. I have an interest in an i/o interface, i just hope they can find a way to make it easy for people to control it.

My hope is for a Hollywood plugin or maybe porting of EMC from linuxcnc.org "Enhanced Machine Control software". Having a look on the site it seems PC's have timing issues, with the XMOS chip controlling the i/o on the X1000 would this be better?

There's lots of DIY projects out there that you can connect to your computer and do stuff.

My dream would be an open source CNC machine design from CNCzone.com controlled through an X1000 perhaps engraving a boing ball onto something perhaps :) ?

@LiveForIt

ok send me a mail when you get the QuickCam driver working or i could send it you anyway as i have no intention of using it with my PC.

What do you think the problems are in getting it to work on amigaOS4?

@LiveForIt

Well i have one sitting here doing nothing, i gave it a go on my PC with the example program that came with it. But i really want to use it on my amigaone through Hollywood so if you think its possible then i will send it to you.

Please mail me with your address and i will send it to you.

I really hope this is possible.

@rwo

How about this?



I know its a bit of a niche device but i would really like to use this on my amigaone.



The page below has the linux driver along with sources.
linux usb driver