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byron · Joined: Sep 23, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi Jarek,

I want to add a module in BioEra to control an external motor. ( So the feedback will be provided by `something moving` instead of sounds)

I think I`ve found some java motor contollers, and I know I`ve found some motor controller boards that attach to the serial port, so it`s seems quite possible.

so, what direction should I start off in?
I`m more of a circuits guy with some `ok` programming skills, so some of these questions might be a llittle basic.. :)

Which version should I use for development? Can I contribute to the non GPL version? Would I want to?

What`s a good IDE, can I use NetBeans 5.5?

do the Pocket-Neurobics devices work under Linux? (If so, I might want to do development there)

Has anybody else done this?

Thanks!
-Byron

Jarek Foltynski · Joined: Jan 13, 2005 Posts: 62

Hi Byron,

if you wish to work with source code and modify it then yes, you can work with GPL version. It is old but functional.

The Pro version contains Evaluator element, which allows to add custom functionality using Java source code. This will not modify the core BioEra code, but it will simply create extension element which does anything you like. This element can then communicate with SerialPort element (bi-directionally), so you would basically need to implement communication protocol with device (motor) inside there (no need to work with serial port interface etc).

I do not think pocket-neurobics can work on Linux. At least it couldn`t the last time I checked.

Net-Beans should do, I use Eclipse.

Regards
Jarek