Sorry for the lack of updates lately. Getting all the beta test units out the door was a bit time consuming. But most of them have arrived at their destination now. There have been a few issues that we've worked through, such as problems getting initial configuration values in the XML. My fault for it being a bit confusing. I'm working on some startup dialogs that will make sure it is painless. There are just a few parameters that are unique to the SmoothStepper. Otherwise, the SmoothStepper uses all of the XML values that the Parallel Port uses. I've had reports of beta testers using their existing XML files without any issues. The SmoothStepper can assign any signal to any input or output pin as appropriate.
Right now I'm working on the jog routine. When I initially coded it, I didn't take into account that someone might be switching the jog speed from a higher value to a lower value. This became evident when operating it with a Shuttle. I think the modifications to the code will actually make it a bit smaller. Too bad I didn't do it this way in the beginning :-).
It is still hard to say when I'll have production boards available, but I'm shooting for mid-January to February. The Warp9TD.com website is coming along. I think the SmoothStepper forum will eventually be headquartered there. Not much over there in the way of documentation, but I hope to get some of that online soon as well. You're welcome to check it out, though there might still be some startup issues with the website. I was having trouble tonight logging in with Internet Explorer, but no problems with Firefox. So if you can't log in, try Firefox. Actually, I'm a big fan of Firefox, so if you use Internet Explorer you might want to try FireFox :-). But the login problem was isolated to me, so you might not have any problem. You can join the forum over there and ask questions. Or ask them here. Right now that will be the quickest way to find out more about the SmoothStepper.
Greg
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