Ric
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getting started
All software can be open via short cuts in a folder on the desktop.
program for tuning and data collection
- open cmd prompt to "support_scripts" and run "capture <filename>". capture.bat may need to be edited should the COM port # change.
- open matlab, change to c:\mit_ankle\support_scripts" and run "plot_float". Use port# 9999
- make sure the CPU is not loaded -else the serial port will drop data. (char 'S' output) in DOS window
- unlock robot with "F4"
- to start "PWM" hit ALT-F1
- to stop "PWM" hit ALT-F2
reference
- SVN server user=ric, pass=ric#### where # is Levi's office #
tools setup
- Install MPLAB IDE
- Install Microchip C30 C compiler V2.05 and then license
- Install C compiler V3.12 (use only this version)
- Install python 2.5.4 and support modules
- Install development support tools (win merge, grep, editor, etc.)
- Install SVN client
- checkout source code and support scripts from SVN server
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mplab IDE config
To load a PF project, the default settings of the MPLAB IDE need to be changed:
- Under Configure -> Settings select the "projects" tab
- Uncheck the "use one-to-one project-workspace model"
Some other suggested changes:
- From the "other" tab, select "automatically reload"
- From the "workspace" tab, select "no", "reload last workspace", and "always show full path"
python config
A file that describes the directory structure of the project needs to be placed in c:\
- Download "python_paths.py", edit, and copy to c:\
The python interpreter needs to be added to the system path:
- Ctrl click "My Computer" and then select "Properties"
- From the new object, select the "Advanced" tab
- Select "Environment Variables"
- To the "PATH" variable, append "c:\python25;"
- The path variable may exist under "user variable" or "system variables"