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⚡ Quick Start Guide
Welcome to the io_decoder quick start guide. Follow these steps to get your board up and running in less than 5 minutes.
1. System Requirements
- OS: Linux with Real-Time kernel.
- LinuxCNC: Version 2.8 or higher.
- Hardware: One free USB port.
2. Driver Installation
Open the terminal in the project folder and compile the HAL module.
Create a udev rule to set a unique persistent symlink for the device.
3. HAL Configuration
Add the following lines to your .hal configuration file to integrate the board:
loadrt io_decoder output=24 input=24
addf io_decoder.update servo-thread
4. Testing and Diagnostics
Check that everything is working by launching the LinuxCNC ‘halshow’ tool:
In the Pins section, look for io_decoder.in.00-0 to see real-time signals (e.g., if you have a button connected to terminal 0 of board 00).
The full manual explains in depth all the configurations and possibilities of this hardware/software system for LinuxCNC.