RC08MicroController

Just as in 2007. an ARM based microcontroller is used in 2008. The microcontrollers taks though will be reduced from last year. Its main function is to run code to decode incomming messages from the wireless system and perform the appropriate actions. The microcontroller also does feed-back controller on the motors and on the robot itself. The actual code for the microcontroller falls under firmware.

Tasks

• [ ] Generate an I/O spec
• [ ] Find a part
• [ ] Begin development with a dev kit
• [ ] Spec and find the support hardware. (Oscillator, LEDs, switches, etc.)
• [ ] Schematic design
• [ ] Fabricate demo
• [ ] Implement wireless protocol in firmware
• [ ] Build base station using dev kit
• [ ] Build remote control.
• [ ] Implement closed-loop motor control in firmware

Specifications

Micro-Controller

• Serial Programable/Or Mini-JTAG
• 3.3V power
• At least 3 timers
• I/O list
• Matrix of Potential Microcontrollers

Schematics

Schematics

Links

• Electrical System