EtherCAT Slave Stack Tool

The tool focuses on generating a ready-to-build EtherCAT slave stack skeleton based on user parameters. It outputs a cohesive source tree with initialization, state machine scaffolding, mailbox handlers, and PDO access wrappers, ready for integration and testing.
Conceptually, it uses IEC 61158-aligned templates to map PDO definitions into header constants, assemble initialization routines, and create minimal, portable code that can be compiled with common toolchains. The generator validates inputs for coherence and enforces naming and memory-layout conventions.
Audience and value: embedded firmware engineers, automation integrators, and hardware developers benefit from repeatable starter points that reduce boilerplate and accelerate validation of EtherCAT interfaces. The unique value lies in template-driven coverage for typical MCU targets and RTOS contexts, plus automatic export as a ready-to-build zip bundle.
Core features and use cases: parameter-driven skeletons, PDO and mailbox scaffolding, build-script templates, optional RTOS hooks, and export options. Use cases include fast prototyping of EtherCAT slave devices, educational demonstrations, or baseline scaffolds to compare stacks.