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Gumstix Programming
I've been considering purchasing a gumstix computer( netstix 200xm-cf, or waysmall 400mhz). I know many teams have used gumsitxs on their robots, and I'm curious how you've programmed them?
I don't have access to a linux computer :( , and I have never done any linux programming :o , but I have done lots of Windows and embedded programming. I would appreciate any linux programming resources, or code for gumstixs, but more than anything I would like any comments on gumsitx, or any other systems you've used. I know someone will ask so I'll say now. I plan to use the gumstix in a position tracking system, and poisably connect a web cam to replace the $&%#$^ CUMCam. I also want to be able to save a record of all inputs, motor outputs, and any other data I can so I can replay a match virtually to help identify problems. EDIT: After looking through the gumstix models I'm leaning towards a Waysmall due to the serial ports. Thanks, Eric Haskins |
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Yes something with a serial port helps so that u can integrate easily with ur robot controller. Then perhaps with a CF card you can log data into it. At 400 mhz, vision algorithms should work pretty decently (if they are optimised) but maybe not in full resolution and colour ;) With only USB 1.1, you're pretty limited to only 1 camera (due to bandwidth available) so stereoscopic vision may be out of reach here. |
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the camera that is used for the CMUCam is actually pretty good. It is just the board that comes with it that is crap. There was one team that had used a gumstix to chase the balls around in a "suitcase" bot. The guy modified it to directly connect to the camera without the board.
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Is it just me or is the documentation on the gumstix virtually nonexistent? I can't find any decent information on how to program it.
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I havent looked into it. Aint it just a sbc running linux. So you should be able to use C, C++, Perl, Python, etc. They have a dev wiki and SDK. Not sure how much info you are looking for.
Wiki: http://docwiki.gumstix.org/Main_Page |
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One of the big problems i'm having is figuring out how to program a linux compuer from windows. :ahh: I have look into flash drive sized versions of linux, but I only have a laptop and I can't get them to boot :confused: . I think it is a hardware incompatibility.
I havn't done any linux programming so I was hoping someone had some good resources for linux programming, but gumstix specific is better. |
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Is it possible to use GCC/or other compilier on windows?
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I need to start by saying that I have no experience with the Gumstick processor... however, I do have Linux and Linux-in-windowns programing (we use GCC for our secondary processor).
First, check out Cygwin, you can run many command-line linux applications in windows using this. It is essentially, a linux terminal you can run in windows. Cygwin My guess is that the Gumstick is programed with (or can be) with the standard GNU GCC C compiler. This along with the correct flash utility and Cygwin you *should* be able to do what you want. If you still want to run Linux on your laptop, try a "Live" CD. I suggest Ubuntu or Knoppix Hope this helps! |
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Thanks, I have started a Cygwin install, but I don't have a gumstix yet. :( Hopefully this will work.
Thanks for your help everybody! :) :) Eric Haskins |
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first of all hi everybody here... first poster am i
Im using the gumstix and i can assure you wont regret getting one, at least just for fun. For the cross compiler dont bother with windows and stuff... its more a prob than a solution... so.. do a dual partition on that disk and install a fedora or the taste you want, (ubuntu requires more tuning but will do ok and after tuning it will last more and is more easy to use) Yes there is no or little docs about gumstix... but the documentation itself isnt in the gumstix itself... you need the pinouts etc and some more tips. You have for robotics... robostix (atmega 128 datasheet, you dont need more) the gumstix itself is a bundled intel chip (again other datasheet) the rest of the stuff you dont have was already coded by a guy who in other words saved my project... he is Dave Hylands and always open for answering questions and there is a growing numbers of people on this. Forums arent that active, get a gmail account and sign to the newsletter (gmail because its easier to use) And there is a LOT of code written already (most by Dave) which just rocks in simplicity and ease of use. Believe me after some familiarization with linux you will go with no probs hope this helps cheers |
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I have used the Gumstix platform running Windows CE 5. If you do that you can actually develop fairly complex realtime control applications using the .NET Compact Framework. Check out the DrumStix Project for details on how to get CE up and running on the Gumstix.
If you pair the Gumstix running CE with a Robostix board you can create some pretty cool robot control systems. |
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What does it cost to get a gumstix running Windows CE?
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