Yeah,
I don't have a problem working around the unit's hardware, I just hate
to see it go the way of the OMNI interface. TT really seems to have taken
the view of 'we gave you everything you could ever want, why ask for more'
when it comes to that interface...
At 08:48 AM 12/10/99 , you wrote:
>Programming info is available from TenTEc's website.
>
>Think they will continue to treat their software as proprietary - only 16
>bit VB anyway - so that says something about functions, limitations, etc.
>
>Expanding capabilities is probably tuff - bet that most of these boxes are
>'processor deficient' i.e. underpowered.
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Robert <bigmack@nortexinfo.net>
>To: <tentec@contesting.com>
>Sent: December 10, 1999 2:40 PM
>Subject: [TenTec] Peg support
>
>
> >
> > I just have a curiosity type question.
> >
> > Being the proud owner of an Omni VI+, I have noticed one big problem with
> > the unit. If I want to get some additional functionality out of the
> > computer interface, I am met with deaf ears at Ten-Tec. I ASSUME that the
> > person or persons responsible for that interface have long since moved on
> > to other areas, and, in doing so have caused the interface technology to
> > stagnate. It is sad, but seems to be true. I would love to have direct
> > access to ALL of the functions of the computer from my PC.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has heard any sort of commitment from TT as to
> > the software for the Pegasus. Is it an open system? Are source code, or
> > even examples available? Do they give you the ability to write your own
> > code to control the rig in ways they never thought of, or, are we reliant
> > on TT to come up with all the great ideas for the rig? Just curious, it
> > looks like a great unit to have, but, I am now a little gun shy of anyone
> > that tells me I cant get in and mess with the code... It would be like
> > welding the unit shut, and telling you not to peek inside...
> >
> >
> >
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