teacher/mentor institute using the cortex carolyn bauer july 21-22, 2014
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Teacher/Mentor Institute
Using the Cortex
Carolyn BauerJuly 21-22, 2014
Charge the Batteries
Before you begin any work, charge the following:
Both 7.2 V batteries
All 6 AAA batteries
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Introduction to easyC® & Cortex™
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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
Cortex™ Microcontroller
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Joystick
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VEXNet™ USB A-A Tether Cableand USB Keys
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Setup for Download of Firmware to Cortex/Joystick
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• AAA batteries in joystick
• Connect programming cable
• Power on• Open easyC
• Use same connection with Cortex microcontroller
Install easyC
Install easyC v4 for Cortex (Trial version) on your computer
Download from http://www.intelitekdownloads.com/easyCV4/
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easyC® V4 Programming Software
Download from the website.
Run as Administrator to install.
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Unlocking easyC®
Right-click easyC , Run as Administrator
Type in your CD Key and click Unlock.
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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.
Updating Firmware on Controller and Joystick
Start…All Programs…easyC v4 For Cortex…IFI VEXNet Firmware Utility
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We have done this already in 2014
Updating Controller and Joystick
Select SEARCH. If the response is Upgrade required then BOOTLOAD and YES.
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Updating Controller and Joystick
Click DOWNLOAD. Afterward you should see:
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Updating Controller and Joystick
Now repeat the entire SEARCH…BootLoad… DOWNLOAD process with the Cortex Microcontroller.
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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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Do this in 2014
BEST Control System
From BEST Robotics, Inc. online Resources Includes photos of all items in Returnable
Kit Hookups, labels, system features of Cortex Motor connections & motors, servos Digital, analog connections BEST default firmware (default program) Programming options Testing tips; team tips; joystick calibration Where to find help
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