ViewPort
ViewPort is an advanced development and visualisation environment created by Hanno Sander for the Parallax Propeller microcontroller. Featured by Ignite Automation, it enables real-time variable monitoring, logic analysis, and code debugging in one powerful interface.
Overview
ViewPort integrates with the Propeller Tool and Spin source files, allowing developers to view live variable values, visualise waveforms, and interact with running programs without halting execution. This makes it ideal for developing control loops, signal processing, and embedded diagnostics.
Key Features
- Real-time monitoring of variables and sensor inputs.
- Integrated oscilloscope and logic analyser display.
- Support for multiple cogs (threads) within the Propeller chip.
- Graphical visualisation widgets — dials, bars, and charts.
- Debug and tune firmware without recompiling.
Installation
ViewPort runs on Windows and connects via the standard Propeller USB interface. The package includes example projects and configuration files for a variety of hardware setups.
Applications
- Motor control tuning and feedback analysis.
- Signal capture and waveform characterisation.
- Sensor calibration and data plotting.
- Educational use in embedded systems courses.
Resources
For documentation, examples, and updates, visit the official ViewPort page or access discussion threads in the Ignite Automation Forums.
Support
Need help setting up ViewPort or integrating it with your Propeller projects? Contact our technical support team at info@igniteautomation.com.