lkml.org 
[lkml]   [2016]   [Oct]   [21]   [last100]   RSS Feed
Views: [wrap][no wrap]   [headers]  [forward] 
 
Messages in this thread
    /
    Date
    SubjectRe: [PATCH 0/5] Support for LEGO MINDSTORTMS EV3
    From
    On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 01:36:52PM -0500, David Lechner wrote:
    > This patch series adds support for LEGO MINDSTORTMS EV3[1]. This is a TI AM1808
    > based board.
    >
    > This patch series has been tested working (along with some hacks to fix the
    > GPIOs) on an EV3.
    >
    > There are still quite a few additional new drivers that need to be submitted
    > to get everything working. This patch series just adds support for the parts
    > that already have mainline kernel drivers.
    >
    > I have a plan/driver in progress for many of the components[2], but I could use
    > some advice on a few particulars.
    >
    > Bluetooth: This needs a driver to sequence a GPIO to take the Bluetooth chip
    > out of shutdown *after* the Bluetooth clock has been configured and started.
    > Is there a generic driver that can do this sort of thing? Or, if not, which
    > subsystem should the new driver go in?
    >
    > Input and output ports: These ports are capable of hotplugging various devices,
    > such as sensors and motors. I have written a driver for these that can detect
    > most devices. I created a new subsystem for this called `lego-port`. However,
    > I am wondering if the existing phy or extcon subsystems might be a good fit for
    > this sort of thing.

    Both this cover and patch 5/5 has MINDSTORTMS instead of MINDSTORMS in
    a few places (including the subject line).

    --
    Len Sorensen

    \
     
     \ /
      Last update: 2016-10-21 20:46    [W:4.327 / U:0.020 seconds]
    ©2003-2020 Jasper Spaans|hosted at Digital Ocean and TransIP|Read the blog|Advertise on this site