the openMosix-loadmeter
an analog measuring device for openMosix-cluster
built by Matt
Overview
the openMosix loadmeter
purpose of this project
installation
screenshots
download
disclaimer
the openMosix loadmeter
The openMosix loadmeter is an external, analog measuring device which shows the mean openMosix-cluster load.
(here in action on my about 75% loaded cluster)
purpose of this project
- fun ;) (the main purpose)
- to have a "geeky eye-catcher" on my desk
- to learn more about mircro-processor programming
(using brickOS)
installation
- build the openMosix-loadmeter with your Mindstorm Kit from the screenshots
(all required parts are included in the regular 1.5 package)
- download + install RCX.pm (perl script to control the RCX)
- download + install openMosixview (at least the openMosix-collector)
on one of your openMosix cluster-nodes. The openMosix-loadmeter perl script
reads the cluster-logfile (/tmp/openmosixcollector/cluster) and sends
control-commands to the motor of the loadmeter device.
- download the openMosix-loadmeter perl-script
- start the openMosix-collector on the cluster-node (using the init script or the openMosixview GUI)
- connect your IR-sender to the first serial port of the cluster-node
- power on your "brick" and place it near the IR-sender
- upload the RCX firmware
e.g. using nqc : # nqc -d -firmware firm0309.lgo
You will find the firmware file "firm0309.lgo" by searching on the windoze CD included in the 1.5 kit.
- start/execute the openMosix-loadmeter perl script
- see the loadmeter displaying the mean load of your openMosix cluster.
screenshots
download
download the openMosix loadmeter perl script
links
RCX.pm
http://members.cox.net/quillan/lego/rcx.pm.html
NQC (not quite C)
http://www.baumfamily.org/nqc/
brickOS
http://brickos.sourceforge.net/
openMosix
http://openmosix.sourceforge.net/
openMosixview
http://www.openmosixview.com/
disclaimer
All code and applicatons here are without guarantee.
All trademarks, service marks, and copyrights are property of their respective owners.
LEGO®, Mindstorms, RCX are trademarks of the LEGO Group of companies
which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site.
Please read : fair-play
Use the openMosix legometer (software + built instructions) at your own risk
Feel free to contribute your own ideas.
The Author of this software is not responsible for any mistakes and their consequences while using this software on your system.
Matt Rechenburg (mosixview@t-online.de)
