Kat Baker July 2021 2017 Charge the Batteries Before you begin any work charge the following Both 72 V batteries for the robot All 6 AAA batteries for the joystick Page 2 Introduction to ID: 643072
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Using the VEX Cortex Processor
Kat Baker
July 20-21, 2017Slide2
Charge the Batteries
Before you begin any work, charge the following:
Both 7.2 V batteries
for the robotAll 6 AAA batteriesfor the joystick
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Introduction to
easyC
®
& Cortex™ Page 3
Adapted from http://www.intelitekdownloads.com/easyCV4/intro.pdf and http://best.eng.auburn.edu/stored_procedures/folder-manager/create-folder.php?folder=491&parent_id=489
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Cortex™ Microcontroller
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Joystick
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VEXNet™
USB A-A Tether Cable and USB Keys
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Setup for Download
of Firmware to Cortex/Joystick
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AAA batteries in joystick
Connect programming cablePower onOpen easyCUse same connection with Cortex microcontroller
We have completed firmware updatesSlide8
Install easyC
Install
easyCV5for Cortex
(Trial version) on your computerDownload from http://www.intelitekdownloads.com/easyCV5/
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easyC
®
V5
Programming Software Download V5 from the website.
Run as Administrator to install.Page 9Slide10
Unlocking easyC®
Right-click
easyC
, Run as Administrator
Type in your CD Key and click Unlock.Page
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Updating easyC®
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Go to Help…Check
For Updates. If you don’t have the latest version, you can download updates.Slide12
Updating Firmware on
Controller
and Joystick
Start…All Programs…easyCV5 For Cortex…IFI VEXNet Firmware Utility
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We have completed these updatesSlide13
Updating Controller
and
Joystick
Select SEARCH.
If the response is Upgrade required then BOOTLOAD and YES.Page
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We have completed these updatesSlide14
Updating Controller
and
Joystick
Click DOWNLOAD.
Afterward you should see: Page 14
We have completed these updatesSlide15
Updating Controller
and
Joystick
Now repeat the entire
SEARCH…BootLoad… DOWNLOAD process with the Cortex Microcontroller. Page
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We have completed these updatesSlide16
Tethering Controller
and
Joystick
After updating the firmware on both the joystick and Cortex microcontroller
:Connect the two devices with the tethering cable and turn them both on.Wait until both VEXNet LEDs turn solid green.This lets the devices learn each other’s addresses, so that they can talk together wirelessly.
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You may need to do this during the season!Slide17
BEST Control System Training
From BEST Robotics, Inc. online Resources
Includes photos of all items in Returnable Kit
Hookups, labels, system features of CortexMotor connections & motors, servosDigital, analog connections
BEST default firmware (default program)Programming optionsTesting tips; team tips; joystick calibrationWhere to find help See also the Programming Reference for info about VEX system
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