IMS MicroLYNX - Program Development Steps

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2] Use uppercase characters for instructions, variables and flags.
While not case sensitive, this makes them stand out.
3] Comment heavily in lower case characters.
4] Create subroutines in separate blocks instead of in the main
program.
5] Do not use word processor applications for program develop-
ment as quotes and apostrophes are handled differently and
may not be recognized as such by the MicroLYNX!
6] Remember the six-P rule:
Proper Prior Planning Precludes
Poor Performance.
Program Development Steps
Like any project, successful development of a LYNX program includes several
planned steps. Following these steps in developing a program will reduce the
time it takes to create a completed, functioning program.
Step 1: Planning
Define what steps the program will take from start to end. A flowchart is the
easiest way to do this. Following is an example flowchart for a program that will
move the motor a certain distance at a certain velocity, reduce speed, activate an
output, disable the output, cease motion and return to origin.
Figure 11.1: Flowchart Used for Program Planning
START
Turn Output OFF
at 10 Revs
Move to 4.25
revs at 10 RPS
Stop Move At
10.5 Revs
Reduce speed
to 2 RPS
Return to Origin
at 10 RPS
Turn output on
at 5 revs
END
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