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In Petka terminology, "activation" does not mean software licensing. Instead, it refers to enabling a specific execution context—i.e., making a thread or process eligible for CPU time. Activation can be:

Wrap the Petka modules in a software emulation layer that respects thread ordering, then forward calls to real hardware. This adds latency but guarantees activation.


Write to a bus-mapped LED or relay. If the write fails, Thread 88 did not complete bus mapping.

Note: A common false positive is seeing petka_86_done flag set but the activation still failing. Always check register 0x2B’s checksum against the manufacturer’s reference table.


Cause: The work function was not declared with the correct calling convention (must be far and use __interrupt attribute).
Solution: Change declaration to void __interrupt __far my_work(void *context).

Typical sequence for Petka 86 (middle version) – adaptable for 85 and 88:

If any step fails, the thread aborts and logs error code E-ACT-0x[85|86|88].

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  1. New to WordPress. Chose a theme that I am not crazy about. How hard is it to just up and change themes? Do I need to re-create Galleries, Home Page, About page? Page titles? Image titles, captions, alt tags and description? Will I generate 404’s? What about permalinks? Basically will I screw up SEO for my existing site, or negate all the work I’ve put into building current site.

    1. I wish the answer was simple. It really depends on the theme you’re currently using. If the theme you use has galleries built in, then switching themes likely means you’ll lose them. But if the galleries are using a plugin, like NextGEN Gallery, then they will transfer to any theme since it’s a plugin. Page content should also transfer, unless you’re using a theme which has a page builder built into the theme instead of a plugin.

      1. Thanks Scott. Current theme has built in galleries. As long as the images are still in Media Library shouldn’t be a problem to rebuild them. Think I’ll wait for a long weekend to try the switch and this time I’ll choose a theme that does not have built in page builder.

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