What did this HP-IL device do?

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(06-18-2015 01:48 AM)Paul Berger (Canada) Wrote:  Did HP even make available a code listing for the software on the mask programmed F8 processor that is included in the 82166C kit?

Not that I known of.

(06-18-2015 09:27 AM)nicholas Wrote:  But I remeber docs came with the kit to describe how to do bot HW and SW

82166-90020 HP-82166C HP-IL Interface Kit Technical Guide
1: Introduction, 2: Parts List and Description, 3: Documentation Guide, 4: Design Alternatives,
5: Connection Diagrams, 6: Ordering, 7: Licensing & 8: Warranty

82166-90017 The HP-IL Interface Specification
Chapter one provides an overview of the HP-IL interface system with some example implementations.
The complete functional, electrical, and mechanical specifications of HP-IL are contained in chapters two, three, and four respectively.
Chapter five discusses system considerations such as recommended sequences of interface messages, asynchronous loop operations, and device compatibility.
In the appendices information such as message coding and glossary of terms may be found.

82166-90016 The HP-IL Integrated Circuit (1LE3-0003) User's Manual
The HP-IL integrated circuit is a tool that performs many complex HP-IL functions automatically.
Chapter one describes the features available and gives a general overview of the HP-IL IC's capabilities.
In chapter two, the complete functional specifications are given with descriptions of all operational modes and automatic functions.
Chapter three provides application examples with descriptions of frame sequences and responses.
A complete flowchart of an example HP-IL device implementation is also provided.
Chapter four describes the electrical specifications and implementation guidelines.
The theory of operation of the internal logic is given in chapter five.

82166-90024 Firmware Design for HP-IL Devices - Application Note
The purpose of this application note is to assist the firmware designer by providing a detailed template for the HP-IL routine in the form
of pseudo-code which is easy to understand and can be converted to microprocessor-specific code with a minimum of effort.

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