tty/README
author Florian Pose <fp@igh-essen.com>
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Improved DC sync at startup: Abort iterating though slaves and first correct
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$Id$
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vim700: spelllang=en spell
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Virtual TTY interface driver for EtherCAT slave supporting serial comm
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Quick installation guide:
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./configure --with-linux-dir=/your/linux/directory --enable-tty
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make all modules
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make modules_install install
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rcethercat start
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insmod tty/ec_tty.ko
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insmod examples/tty/ec_tty_example.ko
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The default settings for the serial line are 9600 8 N 1.
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The tty example operates a Beckhoff EL6002 at ring position 1. For a short
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test, connect port X1 with a serial port via null modem cable. If a minicom is
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started on that port and the below command is entered, the output should be
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visible in minicom:
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echo "Hello World" > /dev/ttyEC0
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Have a lot of fun!