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[sentient-rift]

Merry Christmas!

"Merry Christmas, everyone!"

"And a Happy New Year!"

"Happy White Tree Day! That my equivalent to Christmas on my planet, for those who don't know..."

"We hope you're all having a wonderful Christmas day, everyone! WAHOO!"

"Merry Christmas, Happy Stones Day, Happy White Tree Day... Happy Holidays to everyone all across the galaxy!"

"We hope you're all spending Christmas or whatever your holiday equivalent to it is with your families."

"Good tidings, my friends... I wish you all a Merry Christmas filled with great joy..."

Merry Christmas, everyone. I'm going to spend time with my family, but I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas today. I don't know when I'll be free again, but I will try to appear again as soon as possible. Until then, Merry Christmas, and God bless.

[sentient-rift]

Mr. Tinker was a little embarrassed by that slip of the tongue. How did he make that mistake?

"Right. Carol Tea. My mistake..."

A certain hedgehog android was almost as embarrassed as his creator.

Really, father...? He thought.

Upon being spoken to by the panda woman he was all too familiar with, Torque spoke up nervously.

"Y-yes. That's me. I'm Torque the Shellduck... Heh heh heh..."

He couldn't help but remember being imprisoned by the panda woman. That bad memory just led to a few more bad memories... But Torque shook them off. This was a time to celebrate Carol, not dwell on the past.

"A-anyway, everybody introduce yourselves to the nice lady!"

Despite how awkward Torque made things, everyone did as the Shellduck said.

"My name is Terios. I'm a friend of Carol's. She's the coolest wildcat ever."

"I'm Mr. Tinker. You can think of me as Terios' father figure. It's a pleasure."

"I'm Kat. I'm your friendly neighborhood Gravity Queen. Nice to meet you."

"And I am Sorrow. I look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion."

After the introductions, Torque spoke up again.

"S-so, then... Do we have permission to come in?"

@formerchaoslord

Coral? Was this man looking for life in prison, associating with that name? Or did he simply misspeak?

She would assume the latter, mostly because it would be quite ridiculous for a certain mercenary to go back to her old ways, on the night that would be so important to her sister.

She bowed.

"Yes, you are at the right place for Carol Tea's wedding. I assume you are--

". . .

"Are you that shellduck man?"

[engineercity]

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Expanding the horizons of motion control chips

Off-the-shelf motion control chips or integrated circuits (ICs) are highly flexible and can in fact be used to control many other types of system. Gerard Bush reports.

Motion control systems rely on changing the speed of one or more motors in order to achieve a given outcome.

For instance, glue laying and profile following typically use two motor driven linear actuators set perpendicular to one another.

If you activate just one motor at a constant speed, the result is a straight line movement in one direction.

Activate both motors at the same speed and you get a diagonal straight line. Activate them both but keep changing their relative speed and you get a curving line that may be required for laying glue around the periphery of a large vinyl letter prior to mounting on a board to make a sign.

The glue laying curve is analog, that is to say it varies steadily rather than stepping from one discrete point or ‘value’ to the next.

However, most modern motion control systems are based on digital controllers not analog ones and approximate curves by moving in small steps between set point values. This arrangement works well, and indeed is the foundation of most curve following motion control systems in use today.

The same principle of curve following, using a series of small discrete steps, can be applied to many other analog systems including pressure and temperature control.

To understand how this may work we can look at an example in which a standard IC is used to control the pressure of a reaction chamber.

High accuracy pressure control is a common requirement for many physical processes in biochemical, semiconductor and process control industries.

OEM machine designers need an off-the-shelf and cost-effective solution for both single and multiple chamber vessels that provides accurate PID (proportional, integral, derivative) control and flexible pressure control profiles. This can be achieved using a Magellan PID controller IC, as available in the UK through INMOCO.

The Magellan family of ICs is best known for providing high performance chip-based motion control. They are available in 1, 2, 3, and 4-axis versions and can be used with different types of motors (settable by the user’s software), including brushed, brushless DC, and stepper, and in systems as diverse as profile following, pick and place, robotic arms, laboratory and medical equipment.

They are designed for demanding and precise applications and are equally at home on non-motion applications such pressure valve control and temperature monitoring.

The basic principle for pressure control of a reaction chamber is based on a linear pressure sensor that outputs an analog voltage, signal conditioning, an analogue-to-digital conversion (A/D) circuit, a Magellan PID controller IC, output signal conditioning and a voltage-controlled flow valve.

A host PC or microprocessor is also needed to communicate to the PID controller IC and provide overall sequencing and control of the reaction chamber or chambers.

The IC, rather than its usual duty of motor control, provides the pressure control profile generation and PID pressure control.

In a pressure control system, the IC receives a parallel-word input from the analog voltage after it is converted to a digital signal. Its output mode is used to create a command voltage to the valve using an SPI-input drive chip.

(SPI or Serial Peripheral Interface bus is a synchronous serial communication interface used for short distance communication, primarily in embedded systems.)

It is possible to use several different types of valve control signals, such as 4-20mA and ±10V DC signals, the choice of which will dictate the SPI drive chip to be used.

The Magellan IC's flexible architecture can be used to set a desired pressure, create pressure profiles with linear or parabolic ramps and/or set breakpoint conditions such as 'automatically change to a new target profile after a specified pressure set point is reached’.

The PID sample/output rate is adjustable and needs to be tuned to meet the needs of individual systems. For typical pressure controllers, this means setting the PID loop sample time to between 10msec and 1sec.

The Magellan IC can also be used to control temperature. In fact, it is common to control both pressure and temperature in a single reaction chamber. This would take up two 'motion axes' of the Magellan control IC.

The principle of control is the same; the input sensor provides a real-time temperature reading and the output from the PID drives a heater/cooler.

Further, in multi-chamber reaction vessels, ‘two axis’ control in each chamber is needed to provide temperature and pressure for the full system.

The Magellan range of ICs offers solutions to many different requirements.

For instance, the MC58113 is a single axis IC with an integral digital current loop and amplifier switch signal generation. It can provide positioning, velocity, and torque control of motors but is equally at home on other duties such as pressure and temperature control.

Thus we have seen that motion control ICs are in fact very flexible and can be used in a wide range of other control applications.

The analogue input signals normally relating to acceleration and deceleration speed changes can in reality be representative of many other process parameters. This flexibility of use has many advantages such as reduced parts holding and designers being able to use chips with which they are already familiar.

Gerard Bush is with INMOCO. 

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[sentient-rift]

"Sheesh... And I thought this place was a Meme Factory of Cringe..."

"...Was that alien made entirely out of metal?!"

[sentient-rift]

I heard Klonoa can use his ears like a second pair of arms. Is that true?

"Hmm... I don't recall ever using my ears as an extra pair of arms... But I do flap them to get an extra bit of height when I jump. I think it's slightly more accurate to say that I can use my ears as a pair of wings... Though, I say slightly because I can't really fly, just sort of hover temporarily."

"That reminds me of what Milla can do."

"My friend, Cream, can do that, too. But she can actually fly with her ears. Not forever, though. She'll eventually get tired."

"Sorrow, can you also fly or hover with your ears as well?"

"I never tried it, but I probably could. But there's really no need to since I can levitate."

[sentient-rift]

Hey guys! Did you know that yesterday I turned fifteen? yeah!! I'm not saying this to congratulate you, no no, imagine ;)

Anyway, merry early Christmas! for all of you! <3

"Is that so? That's good to hear. Sorry we couldn't wish you a happy birthday on time, but happy belated birthday, and Merry Christmas to you, my friend. I hope your birthday was wonderful, and that your Christmas will be wonderful as well."

"Yes! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas! From all of us!"

"Hope you got to eat your favorite food!"

"Hope you had lots of fun!"

"And we hope you enjoyed every minute of it, as well as enjoy your Christmas when it comes!"

[sentient-rift]

(To the Anon who sent a certain question to Torque: I couldn't display the question since I didn't know if I could consider it "Family Friendly." I will, however, show you Torque reaction to it.)

*Screaming internally.*

"Yeah, you're under arrest for disturbance of the peace..."

[sentient-rift]

"Okay, why does everyone think that Sonic is dead? Can I just remind you that he defeated me when I was fully awakened and went berserk? And without going super, too! It'll take a lot to kill Sonic the Hedgehog!"

"As much as I hate that guy's guts, I have to agree with you, Gizoid. He survived fighting me while I was Super Scourge. And like with you, he didn't counter with his own Super Form. Granted, he cheated, but cheaters always win in my universe..."

"Really? From what I heard, Sonic didn't cheat. He just outsmarted you."

"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY, YOU ALIEN FREAK?! AND HERE I WAS, GOING TO LET YOU GUYS GO TODAY! BUT FOR BEIN' A WISE GUY, I THINK I'LL JUST DESTROY YOU ALL RIGHT NOW!! WITH YOU OUT OF THE WAY, I'LL BE A STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING KING OF THE MULTIVERSE...!!"

"Aha! There you are, Scourgey! I was looking all over for you! You know you can't run off to fight the heroes without me, my little mucus bug. What a naughty thing thing to do! And you know what happens to naughty people...?

"THEY GET PUNISHED!! SAY 'BODYBAG,' SCOURGEY!!"

"Uh, you know what? I'll let your comment slide today, Space Man. Later, losers!"

Scourge dashes off at sonic speed while Rosy gives chase. (You can see what the two villains are up to over at @fallen-symphony.)

"...THAT WAS NOT A VERSION OF AMY I WISHED TO SEE."

"You and me both, Gamma."

[sentient-rift]

"Hey, guys! Do you know what time it is?"

"'Christmas Pun Time?'"

"'Chistmas Pun Time!'"

"NOW ENTERING HUMOR MODE. CALCULATING CHRISTMAS PUNS THAT WILL SLEIGH THOSE WHO HEAR THEM."

"Hey! That was TREE-mendous, Gamma!"

"Gamma really SNOWS his stuff, doesn't he?"

"Hah! ICY what you did there,"

"Great job, guys. But don't be ELFISH. Save some puns for everyone else!"

Do any of you out there have some Christmas Puns to share?

[sentient-rift]

That wasn't a pretty sight. Almost immediately after another stranger appeared, he was attacked by those one eyed creatures... With some kind of pink sludge?

"...Oh dear. I really hope that pink stuff isn't what I think it is..."

RiFT let out a sigh before speaking to the stranger.

"I'll call Spoutman to wash you off... In the meantime, do you know how to deal with these... 'Wild Kuramon,' as you called them?"

"Mrrr" "Awaaaaa."

"Hey! What are these? They don't look like viruses..."

"They... Almost look like Pokemon... Yet their aura is so... Different. It's similar to what I detect from Net Navis or EM beings.""

"That's because these creatures are made of digital data as well... But they're definitely not EM beings... What could they be?"

"Well, whatever they are, one thing's for certain; They're adorable!"

"Hey there, little ones. Are you lost?"

[sentient-rift]

"Whoa!"

Torque should have seen that tackle coming. They haven't seen each other for so long. It was good to know she missed him.

"Heh heh... I missed you, too, Carol. I've been doing well. I actually got recruited by a team to help save the Multiverse. From what I heard, you met one of the teammates, Terios.

"I'm afraid I haven't actually caught Brevon yet, but my friend, RiFT, has a close eye on him. The moment he makes a move, we'll be ready for him. So at the very least, we'll be ready for him."

Despite her good heart, Carol wasn't exactly the most modest wildcat in the world. But he wasn't going to lecture her about being humble today. This was a reunion to be celebrated. Best not spoil it.

"Yes, you do indeed deserve that medal. I don't think I'd be able to stop Brevon without you, Lilac, or Milla. I'm glad you like it, Carol."

Now that he thought about it, she asked what he's been up to, but what about her? So much must have happened since he left Avalice.

"So, how about you, Carol? How have you been? How much have I missed since my last visit?"

@formerchaoslord

A certain wildcat is certainly meditating. This certain wildcat certainly isn't now outright hating this stupid meditation thing, no not at all, why would anyone even imply such a--

"GAH!!!!"

She shot straight up out of the snow and got into a fighting stance!

...Only for it to be Torque.

Yeah okay, it's just the spaceman. What's he--

. . .

"TORQUE?!?!?!"

And without a second thought, the wildcat practically tackle hugs him!!! Because holy stones it's been SO LONG since she's seen him!!!

"Dude, how've you been??? How's the chase for Brevon going? Did ya catch him? Ya totally caught him right? Spirits that's SO SICK!!! How's been everything else? Ya get any new cool guns?"

She lets go of him and smirks.

"Ya should tooootally show them to me. Or give me one. It is Stones day after all--"

Oh right. Wasn't he here to give her something?

Blinked. She looked down at the medal, now resting on the snow. She crouched down and picked it up, inspecting it. Staaaaring at it.

She kind of didn't care about what it actually meant. Her head moreso went to the thought of getting a present from Torque. That means she can bother him whenever she wants!!! Score!!!

She looked up at the spaceman and gave him a wide grin, "Aw, dude, ya shouldn't have! I mean, ya totally should 'cause I absolutely deserve it, but still!"

[sentient-rift]

"Oh dear... I'm having trouble understanding you, blip..."

As if on que, Torque showed up.

"Don't worry. I have my intergalactic translator with me."

"Whoa... You have a intergalactic translator, blip?"

"Of course. Everyone from the Coalition of Planets have them, both the device and the earpiece. You didn't think my alien language was coincidentally the exact same as yours, did you?"

"Ah. Fair point, blip."

Torque activated the device before talking to the Inkling.

"Now, then... Do you mind repeating what you just said?"

*A inkling appears, sitting in a box*

"Oh... Hello there, blip. I don't think I've seen you around here before. My name's Spoutman. What's your name, blip?"

[sentient-rift]

"If you have any Christmas puns YULE like to share, feel free to join in!"

"Hey, guys! Do you know what time it is?"

"'Christmas Pun Time?'"

"'Chistmas Pun Time!'"

"NOW ENTERING HUMOR MODE. CALCULATING CHRISTMAS PUNS THAT WILL SLEIGH THOSE WHO HEAR THEM."

"Hey! That was TREE-mendous, Gamma!"

"Gamma really SNOWS his stuff, doesn't he?"

"Hah! ICY what you did there,"

"Great job, guys. But don't be ELFISH. Save some puns for everyone else!"

Do any of you out there have some Christmas Puns to share?

[sentient-rift]

The entire team was in awe at the sight of this tall Digimon that resembled a dark knight.

"So cool...!"

"Good to see we have some more powerful allies on our side. With that said, let's stay focused. We need to keep the twins safe!"

"Got it, RiFT!"

The team continued to fight off the Virus Digimon the best they could. However, Bass had a plan to help give the team a little more fire power.

"If our new friends are sending in the big guns, then maybe we should do the same... Megaman?"

"I know what you're thinking, Bass. Let's do it!"

After deactivating Search Cross, Megaman and Bass fused into Bass Cross Megaman. The fused Net Navi then approched Omnimon Zwart.

"Hey, big guy. Mind if we give you a hand?"

"Mrrr" "Awaaaaa."

"Hey! What are these? They don't look like viruses..."

"They... Almost look like Pokemon... Yet their aura is so... Different. It's similar to what I detect from Net Navis or EM beings.""

"That's because these creatures are made of digital data as well... But they're definitely not EM beings... What could they be?"

"Well, whatever they are, one thing's for certain; They're adorable!"

"Hey there, little ones. Are you lost?"

[sentient-rift]

"It's alright, little one," RiFT said to Kora, "I know it was an accident."

RiFT made the call to Spoutman, who was busy playing with Koko and Gummi along with the others.

"Okay. I'll be right there, blip," Spoutman said on the communicator, before adressing the others, "Someone needs a washing near the Dimensional Gateway. I have to hurry there, blip."

Using the Teleporters, Spoutman was there in a flash. Seeing the stranger covered in pink sludge, it was clear who needed the wash.

"Don't worry. I'll get you cleaned up right away, blip."

"While you're doing that, I'll try to lure the Kuramon back to the Digital World. You think they'd like these cakes Slashman made?"

"Mrrr" "Awaaaaa."

"Hey! What are these? They don't look like viruses..."

"They... Almost look like Pokemon... Yet their aura is so... Different. It's similar to what I detect from Net Navis or EM beings.""

"That's because these creatures are made of digital data as well... But they're definitely not EM beings... What could they be?"

"Well, whatever they are, one thing's for certain; They're adorable!"

"Hey there, little ones. Are you lost?"

[sentient-rift]

Torque was quick to notice that Kora wanted some cake and handed one to the one-eyed Digimon.

"There you go, little fella."

Spoutman gave the stranger a good wash, making sure not to leave a trace of sludge on him.

"There. All clean, blip."

RiFT had opened a gateway to the Digital World, to which Torque went in with the bowl full of cakes.

"I have tastey cakes for you, Kuramon! Come and get 'em!"

"Mrrr" "Awaaaaa."

"Hey! What are these? They don't look like viruses..."

"They... Almost look like Pokemon... Yet their aura is so... Different. It's similar to what I detect from Net Navis or EM beings.""

"That's because these creatures are made of digital data as well... But they're definitely not EM beings... What could they be?"

"Well, whatever they are, one thing's for certain; They're adorable!"

"Hey there, little ones. Are you lost?"