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Concepts
This example demonstrates:
- How to connect to a controller via IP Address.
- How to issue basic commands.
- A controller in jogging mode.
- How to utilize keyboard input at the console.
Prerequisites
A Galil controller with a motor connected at the A axis is needed for this example.
- Note
- Linux users will need to install the ncurses library.
Command Line Arguments
This example requires 1 argument:
- The IP Address of a Galil controller.
Example Output
Enter a character on the keyboard to change the motor's speed:
<q> Quit
<a> -2000 counts/s
<s> -500 counts/s
<d> +500 counts/s
<f> +2000 counts/s
<r> Direction Reversal
Jog Speed: 0
Jog Speed: 2000
Jog Speed: 4000
Jog Speed: 6000
Jog Speed: -6000
Jog Speed: -8000
Jog Speed: -6000