LuaChip - The Project So Far

[Erik Hougaard <erik@...>]

Just to keep you guys updated on LuaChip so far......

Right now the hardware package I'm going for is the "Digi Connect ME" or 
"Digi Connect Wi-ME". I'm the process of working out a agreement with 
the distributor, and if this goes well we will start testing. I was not 
going to say anything until I had something solid - but the cat is out 
of the bag - just be prepared to be disapointed!

The software configuration will be as this:
* A small multithreading kernel with custom memory manager
* TCP/IP stack with DHCP client
* service console thread (telnet 'ish) always running.
* Small filesystem located in part of the flash
* Lua distribution that has access to console, timers, uarts, gio and 
network.
* Lua support for starting threads and communication through the console
* Lua bootloader - a specific script on the flash will always be 
executed when the chip is turned on (Unless a debug conditions is 
reached within 3 seconds)

Stuff that could be nice....
* Kernel locks - could be used for timing sensitive stuff... Not real 
time, but close enough to communicate with hardware that needs a degree 
of precision.
* Power control - be able to put the chip into sleepmode and control 
wakeup conditions from Lua...
* ?????

What can you do with a LuaChip....
* I'm going to use it for robots
* Alarm systems
* Real world integration ....... Let me hear what YOU want to use the 
chip for?

/Erik