Greetings,
I have sent to Boris the Version 10.0 of the PoKeys plugin, for your review, to use the new feature of this plugin you will need at least Firmware version 2.1.5.
Added:
1). Auxillary Data Bus: This can add 80 MORE outputs to the pokeys, you will have to build or buy the expansion board, to run it,
it only uses 3 of your pokeys pins. It is very simular to the Matrix LEDs, except the grid is 8x10 outputs. (see new pokeys users manual).
Per Boris's request, I released this version, WITHOUT testing the function on actual Hardware since I have none here in Iraq with me and it is so new a funciton. So........ having said, the function implementation was straight forward, my only concern is, that when you build a circuit to test this, that the Real Outputs my be backwards to the Mach User LEDs that represent them, if so, let me know.
2). Auxillary Data Bus, config page in the plugin dialogs.
3). Auxillary Data Bus Output test page in mach3 "PoKeys.set" with an 8x10 grid of User LEDs that represent the outputs.
Tweaks:
Updated the Flash Help file, fixed some minor "looks" to some of the dialog windows.
Transitioned from Beta to full release:
1). The test group, have all reported that they are not having any issues with the MPG, since Brian was kind enough to move
the plugin into its own thread, which GREATLY increased its scan/processing time, it was the time lag of the USB/HID code in the 10hrts loop that was the Major glitch. So, it was moved from Beta, to full release.
Note(s):
As usual you will need to first uninstall any privious versions of pokeys IF you have used my .msi installer to install previous versions, through the Program add/remove utility. Also, This installer installs "PoKeys0.dll", only, make sure to MANUALLY delete any
of the old "PoKeys.dll" that are there. Since BOTH "PoKeys0.dll" and "PoKeys.dll" use Device ID 0, you will have a crash if they are both enabled, it is best to remove the old PoKeys.dll altogether.
The new installer will be at Boris's Website: www.poscope.com under the PoKeys section. I would put it here, but my band width from the Army Puke base here in Iraq, is WAY BEYOND crappy........
scott