00:38 <set_> Hey there, is there an "official" image now for older boards like the BBB or is it trial by error/trying?

00:39 <set_> I am asking because I have no clue as of now which image (kernel/rootfs) I need to use to make my motor turn...

00:40 <set_> The easy out was a L298 for use.

00:41 <set_> Now, I am mixed up in many drivers and trying random (kernels) things with what seems like some differences in GPIO availability and usage.

00:42 <set_> sysfs is still around (thankfully). I thought I could just "randomly" throw some GPIO pins together and move a motor with timings.

00:42 <set_> I am getting some negative feedback from Debian so far on the BBB with GPIO even though the pins are there for a bit...

00:43 <set_> It is almost like my exported pins cannot be exported but are available until I use them!

01:39 <zmatt> set_: sysfs gpio works fine for me in 5.10

01:39 <zmatt> they're still exported by default like always (by cape-universal)

01:43 <zmatt> set_: note: don't try to manually export gpios that are already exported, that still causes the gpio to vanish (long-standing bug caused by one of rcn's patches)

01:50 <set_> Oh.

01:50 <set_> Okay.

01:51 <set_> No exporting...got it.

01:51 <set_> I was using some form of sys, os, time and then fs with the 'w' call.

01:52 <set_> Anyway, okay. Got it.

01:53 <set_> so, open, close, and 'w' 'r' is okay...Just no exporting what is already available. Goodness gracious.

01:56 <set_> This whole time, I blamed the vanishing act on lack of skillsets in programming. I mean...I could brush up (FOR YEARS) and still not know anything but now I know...

01:56 <set_> Phew.