[aprssig] New OpenTracker+ features
Scott Miller
scott at opentrac.org
Wed Jul 25 13:23:07 EDT 2007
I think the software/support bundle starts at about $2400. Could be
worse, but it's enough to scare off a lot of hobbyists. Wish there was
a way to get it without the support (never used it), and without the
stupid 'beans' and processor initialization/code generation garbage,
which I also don't use.
What exactly is it you want to do?
I try to keep my code as clear and easy to work with as possible, but
with embedded systems there's always a limit to how nice you can make
the code without sacrificing efficiency. Still, it beats working in
assembly!
Scott
N1VG
Bill Vodall WA7NWP wrote:
>> > anyway... I've been looking for a basic embedded processor with two
>> > serial ports. Given the core APRS (and KISS I hope) to start with
>> > that could be just what I need.
>>
>> Also take a look at the TinyTrak4 project. They might have two
>> RS-232 ports as well, and there are open-source development tools
>> for the Atmel processors. I've been using those tools on Linux for
>> a while.
>
> I can afford to pay for good development tools. I can't afford the
> endless hours of development to recreate existing but closed routines.
> There's nothing wrong with a canned and closed application appliance
> but for anything were we're working to do good new magic then we need
> to build on existing blocks and not waste our Amateur Time Units.
>
> Look at how much time and potential progress we've lost because
> Kantronics and Kenwood are closed to amateur development.
>
> Bill - WA7NWP
>
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