Debugging FlexSEA-Execute with the MiniProg3
In Programming FlexSEA-Execute 0.x we went over using the MiniProg3 to program Execute. With the same tool, the MiniProg, you
Understanding main.h (Execute)
//Valid communication from USB? if(cmd_ready_usb != 0) { cmd_ready_usb = 0; //Cheap trick to get first line //ToDo: support more
Debugging: broken circuit and/or sensor?
Your prosthetic joint was up and running, you were playing with control gains… and then something broke. How can you easily
Controller tuning with the In Control tool
Why is there a dead band in my controller? Why isn’t the integral gain compensating for this steady state error?
FlexSEA Design Files
Disclaimer: ***ToDo*** Names and versions: FlexSEA-Execute: PWR_STG_0_1 (2013), PWR_STG_0_2 (2014), FlexSEA-Execute 0.1 (2014), FlexSEA-Execute 0.2 (2016) FlexSEA-Manage: MiddleMan 0.1 (2014), Manage 0.1
Programming Adapters
FlexSEA-Manage and FlexSEA-Execute require special programming adapters (shortened as Prog Adapt) because the cables and connectors used on the MiniProg
Using the FlexSEA GUI
Important: we are currently working hard on adding functionality to the GUI. A major code reorganization is planned (to have
Tools and hardware needed
FlexSEA-Execute: If you start with a brand new Execute board you’ll need to solder wires for the power supply and
Qt and VirtualBox
VirtualBox can be used, instead of VMWare, but a few issues can arise. The notes below cover the problem we encountered. The default
Install Git and get source files
Download and install the latest version of Git. Windows: https://git-scm.com/download Linux: sudo apt-get install git-all All the source files are