[time-nuts] FE-5680A Mechanical Question

[bownes]

On Jan 13, 2012, at 17:51, Chris Albertson <albertson.chris at gmail.com> wrote:

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> I'm surprised that no one has built a GPIB controller from a uP.
> Electrically the GPIB is simple and slow by modern standards.
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Several have. That is basically what the prologix is.  There is another one you see on eBay quite often for about$60. 

The problem seems to be one of compatability and interpretation/implementation of the GPIB command set. For example, There is an NI gpib to USB as well, but it is not compatible with the Prologix. 

Bob