I wrote:

> > Has anyone considered using a PIC-based setup for a simple, low-speed
> > version that would implement the full control protocol?  This would
> > allow the PC programmers to begin work on control software that could
> > proceed in parallel with the more difficult analogue/FPGA/fab stuff.

Alexandre Guimaraes replies:

>     That is exactly how we are dealing with it.. Bob is doing the PIC and
> protocol definitions and as soon as people are satisfied with it I will make
> the boards and everybody can jump to make the PC side of things work. In
> parallel I will be experimenting with the front end design to see how hard
> that will be... And, also in parallel, we are trying to find more people to
> help in the project...

Ok, you've convinced me to join the group.  ;-)  Even if the high-end
stuff gets delayed, it sounds as if the "development tools" for the
project may be exactly what many of the people here are really looking
for...

-p.
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