LinuxCNC HAL #4: PyVCP

Upshot: As satisfying as cachunk-cachunk buttons are, sometimes clicking a mouse is really better.

Topic index:
00:00 - intro, pyvcp demo, where to get these files
02:10 - pyvcp vs real buttons
04:01 - INI changes, loadusr commands for pyvcp
05:33 - including the postgui HAL file
06:35 - halui and all the GUI pins
07:45 - the custompanel.xml, debugging, xmllint
11:30 - HAL to tie in pyvcp to our crosshairs, or2 component
15:58 - order of HAL commands
17:03 - the postgui HAL, pyvcp HAL pins
17:45 - debugging with halmeter
18:48 - limitations of this method, improvements using mux2, halui, and not
23:26 - wrap-up

Browse the files exactly as shown in this video: github.com/swolebro/swolebro-youtube/tree/hal-tuto…

Check out the latest, including my other notes and links to other people's videos and configs:
github.com/swolebro/swolebro-youtube/tree/master/l…

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