ComputerVoltageSources

> I am getting very tired of references to the PSIM, seeing
> as how only a few people have them and it is "vapor ware"
> as far as the rest of us are concerned.

Dude, please... First of all, the PSIM-1 is not vaporware, it is just an
endangered species. ;-)  While I really do understand your perspective, the
PSIM is extremely relevant to this group as a common point of reference. We
are also (as far as I can tell) aiming for code compatibilty with it,
because we can take advantage of its existing code base.

Note that at least one of this group's founders had a major role in its
design. Meanwhile, Dr Mabuse has (a) written lots of code and (b) extended
the PSIM in ways that shine a light on some paths that we may take -- such
as adding MIDI and an LCD display (and yes, I want those options!).

I've never seen a Buchla Marf, nor am I likely to ever see one, and it's
also a rare beast. Yet, I still want to read about it. Rarity is not a good
reason to ignore something, IMHO.

I agree that Larry T's reference platform concept is overly cmoplex for the
job at hand.
--
john


P.S. I would hazard a guess that Grant would just as soon never hear about
the PSIM, either!