Re: writing drivers based on hardware manuals

From: Kurt Jaeger <pi_at_opsec.eu>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:42:19 +0100
Hi!

> This is a request on where can I get more information and talk to other
> FreeBSD developers about writing software to control hardware based on
> dmidecode and a device manual.
> 
> I found this manual page that not only describe the fan controllers and lid
> switch but also the keyboard LED controller as well.
> 
> https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1269646/Clevo-P650hs.html?page=114#manual
> 
> I should be able to write code to interface with this hardware directly
> from FreeBSD.
> 
> Where can I go to get help with this?

Try this book:

https://www.nostarch.com/bsddrivers.htm

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