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Re: Gumstix Programming

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Originally Posted by EHaskins
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 , 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
Good idea man.. I've seen gumstix for quite some time, must say it IS pretty well developed. But programming it will be quite challenging.. not sure how helpful the samples/SDKs are.
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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