Pi Hard Float or Pi Soft Float?

[RDS]

I would like to install PiScope.
I have read about the definition differences for Pi Hard Float and Pi Soft Float that apparently determine how to load PiScope but I do not know which one applies to my system.
Could someone please advise me how to check which version I need.

[ghans]

Raspbian is hardfloat by definition. Nobody actually runs
Debian "armel" on Pis anymore unless they've been
living under a rock since 2012.

To be absolutely sure try this command

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readelf -A $(which dpkg)

if the output contains the word "VFPv2" you're on a
hardfloat system.


ghans

[RDS]

@ghans
Danke.
I will try that later.

[joan]

If you are using Raspbian you will be using hard float.

[RDS]

@Joan
Thank you.
Maybe that would be a worthwhile addition to your PiScope installation instructions?
(I am really looking forward to trying out your PiScope program)

[joan]

@Joan
Thank you.
Maybe that would be a worthwhile addition to your PiScope installation instructions?
(I am really looking forward to trying out your PiScope program)

I've removed the reference to soft float.

[RDS]

@joan
This is where I read about soft float.

http://abyz.co.uk/rpi/pigpio/piscope.html

[joan]

@joan
This is where I read about soft float.

http://abyz.co.uk/rpi/pigpio/piscope.html

You may need to reload the (cached) page in your browser.

[RDS]

@joan
Oh yes, that has fixed it. (Sorry)

[RDS]

@joan
I now have your piscope program up and running.
Fascinating results.
Excellent, Thank you.