Very Large Model: Going Further

At as today, the example works with 3 TX controllers based on parallel processing. 
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However, there are two main drawbacks:
  • the Robo Pro project file is 4 MB large, and any change is slow;
  • the compiled project doesn't run on the master TX due to the multiple I/O and tasks to perform simultaneously.

As shown on the left, some TX controllers are saturated with 100% of their inputs and outputs used, in red. There's no room for future developments
The solution would be to use the distributed computing approach, with one TX controller per group. 
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As main benefits,
  • Robo Pro project files are smaller and compiled projects no longer raise overload. 
  • Each controller is closer to the sensors and actuators it manages, saving meters of electric cables and easing maintenance. 

There are presently four groups: Out, In, X-Y-Z and Services.
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As shown on the right, the TX controllers are no longer saturated, in green and yellow, providing room for future developments.

So four TX controllers would be required, one more than when all the sensors and actuators are consolidated. 

For example, the Out unit doesn't use all the input ports.

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