Dear all,
I would like to program a simple straight line motion, but I get a little confused about the options I have in FPGA mode (some options might only be availble in Scan Engine mode, since most of the NI9512-documentation is for Scan Engine applications).
Short overview:
- cRIO 9082
- NI9512 with NI stepper motor
- LabVIEW 2014
- I dont want do use hybrid mode since I need my DMA channels for other purposes
What is the best approach for a simple straight line (FPGA-based) motion:
Approach 1)
- Create the coordinates of a motion profile in the RT Host and send it to the FPGA
- Write these coordinates into the "Position Setpoint" of the "Write" method
http://zone.ni.com/reference/en-XX/help/370984T-01/target4devicehelp/9512writemethod/
- There is an example available. Its called: "NI 9512 Basic Move"
- Seems like easy programming but also a little bit like an improvised solution
Approach 2)
- Include a "SoftMotion Axis" with the RT Target in the project
- Then I can use the "Straight Line Move" in the RT Host Block Diagramm
- NI example: http://www.ni.com/white-paper/6490/en/
- Looks more professional but also more complex
This is the first time I will do Soft-Motion programming.. Thus, I would be greatfull if somebody could give me some basic advice to start with.
Best wishes,
Ruud
