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Hi to all, I am quite happy Lego launched both sites , education and retail for the EV3, but am I the only one which is missing the HDK and SDK , for Lego's EV3?

Bernard

Neither exist but the source code is available here: https://github.com/mindboards/ev3sources

= Xander

Hello,

nxtmalteser wrote:but am I the only one which is missing the HDK and SDK , for Lego's EV3?

I am missing it, too. With the source code and the lejos instruction you get a lot of information about the hardware and of course the software. I use that to determine the system

Bye - marvin

Xander, I am aware of the released source, but quite frankly I am a newbie on Linux code, I have no clue were to start from, maybe you can outline some relevant places from where I should depart. Also I am looking for the HDK to familiarize with the hardware, protocols and connectivity so I can start tweaking around do DIY sensors and stuff I'm quie a newbie frankly but I am familiar with basic to intermediate electronics.

Some pointers from where to start would be appreciated

"relevant" is a very subjective term If you're interested in the hardware, you may want to read up on the kernel module code. d_uart and d_analogue are two good ones. Always make sure you read the code in the AM1808* folders, the other one is for an emulator.
Please note that not all of this code is well documented but d_uart.c contains details about the serial protocol used between the EV3 and the sensor. d_analogue.c has the code that is used to do the auto-id stuff for the sensors. It's not light reading

Regards,
Xander

Thanks, By relevant I meant somewhere to read about the language used in the kernel so I could be familiar with the syntax, also have you got any idea if Lego, would ever issue the HDK and SDK - this is a reference for tinkerers

There are definitely plans to release all this info but I have no timeline on this. I am just as eager as you are to get my hands on it!

= Xander