Sidewinder ESC

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

Probably the same update when they release the sidewinder. They will have a new firmware at the same time I suspect.

Time for me to show my ignorance. I am not a computer guy. I can fix some stuff and have a very basic understanding. My main question is what does the term firmware mean in relation to the mm. I understand that the software is the actual program that the mm uses to perfom its commutation. Is the firmware the operating system, so to speak, that this software runs in? I try to learn something new everyday, and this has me wondering.

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Time for me to show my ignorance. I am not a computer guy. I can fix some stuff and have a very basic understanding. My main question is what does the term firmware mean in relation to the mm. I understand that the software is the actual program that the mm uses to perfom its commutation. Is the firmware the operating system, so to speak, that this software runs in? I try to learn something new everyday, and this has me wondering.

Firmware typically refers to the set of code that is loaded into a programmable logic device. Also, the commutation in the MM may be done by firmware...it depends on the components used. Most likely, it is all done by firmware as I don't believe there is a processor on the ECA (electronic card assembly).

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by skellyo

Firmware typically refers to the set of code that is loaded into a programmable logic device. Also, the commutation in the MM may be done by firmware...it depends on the components used. Most likely, it is all done by firmware as I don't believe there is a processor on the ECA (electronic card assembly).

Thanks skellyo, not coming from a computer background (I work on cars, paint and body) sometimes the lingo is over my head!

[skellyo]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Thanks skellyo, not coming from a computer background (I work on cars, paint and body) sometimes the lingo is over my head!

I could see it being tough to know the difference between firmware and software for anyone that's not specifically an electrical engineer. My wife just happens to develop firmware for a living.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by skellyo

I could see it being tough to know the difference between firmware and software for anyone that's not specifically an electrical engineer. My wife just happens to develop firmware for a living.

Interesting, maybe she can take a look at the mm and make it work with a neu, or similar motor.

Just tell here that I asked nicely and said please!