Enhancing Raspberry Pi Zero with Xenomai for Real-time EtherCAT Master Control

This video shows an enhancement of Raspberry Pi Zero using Xenomai to operate as a real-time EtherCAT master

COMPONENTS Hardware components

Raspberry Pi Foundation - Raspberry Pi Zero

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WIZnet - W5500

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Software Apps and online services

Philippe Gerum - Xenomai

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Open EtherCAT Society - Simple Open EtherCAT Master

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Overview: The video presents an enhancement of Raspberry Pi Zero using Xenomai to operate as a real-time EtherCAT master.
Objective: To achieve real-time performance in network communication for robotic control.
Xenomai: A real-time development framework that extends the capabilities of Raspberry Pi Zero.
EtherCAT Master Role: Discusses the setup process and the benefits of using EtherCAT for efficient robotic communication.
Applications: Demonstrates controlling a simple robotic system via EtherCAT, showcasing the real-time responsiveness.
Advantages: Highlights the low cost and high efficiency of the setup, making advanced robotics more accessible.

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