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Introduction

I bought in 1993 my first fischertechnik interface (30520) and software LuckyLogic (30521). In those days, I had a 286 18 mHz PC with 1 mB of memory and a 40 mB hard disk. Later on the motherboard was replaced by a 386DX 40 mHz with 4 mB of memory. The fischertechnik interface was connected to a printer port (LPT1). In those days, the printer port was controlled via a separate multi-i/o board.

LuckyLogic
To simulate machine controls (PLC) on my PC, I made a program. It has been written in TurboPascal. The original name was MPPC: MicroProcessor (simulation running on a) Personal Computer. Later on the name became DEV: Development System. The final versions were DEV 1.5 for DOS and later DEV95 for Windows 95. The program simulates a PLC on the computer in a full-graphic environment. You can connect open and closed contacts (for instance inputs) to relais (for instance outputs). The program is not finished, but still I use it to control my fischertechnik models.


Start program

Enter the command C:\DEV to start the program.

Optional command line switches:

In those days, still PC's exists without a mouse. Therefore the mouse controls could be switched off. Also it was possible to run the program without the interface connected.


Main screen (level 1)

DEV

The screen is arranged as follows:



Explanation of the function buttons (level 1):
HELP Alt H Shows the help screen for level 1.
DEVELOP Alt D Shows the development menu.
FILE Alt F Shows the file menu.
EDIT Alt E Shows the edit menu.
RUN Alt R Shows the run menu.
PROCESSOR Alt P Starts the processor simulation.
MEMORY Alt M Shows the memory survey screen.
INTERFACE Alt I Starts direct communication with the fischertechnik interface.
EXIT Alt X Exit program.


Exit program (level 1)

Click EXIT or EXIT or press Alt X in the main screen (level 1) for regular exit.
If applicable, you are prompted to save program data:

QUIT

Press Ctrl and Esc for quick exit.
Data are not saved.



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