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Controls Software

What do I need to download?

  • That’s a great question, New Hire! Here are some of the resources we use and why:

    • C: We use C. Why? It’s lightweight.

    • GitHub : This is a platform that allows Controls members (and all electrical members) use for code version control. You will be added to the team specific GitHub organization.

    • Git : A software that allows you to easily make copies and push your code to the GitHub. Here is a guide on what this all means written by our wonderful controls members.

    • VSCode : The IDE (Integrated Development Environment) we use.

    • WSL: We use WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Controls Hardware

What are some hardware technical things:

  • KiCAD: Use to make cool PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards). Here’s a good tutorial to get started. There is a starter project for y’all to get started with linked below.

  • CANDapter: The CANdapter is used to send simulated CAN messages for testing purposes.

  • STM32F4 / L4 : The microcontroller we use for current and next gen.

  • New Architecture: PSOM and SOM

    • PSOM: Peripheral System on a module

    • SOM: System on a module

Current Projects for Next Gen (2024 - 2026)

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Current Projects for Next Gen (2024 - 2026)

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Current Projects for Daybreak (2022 - 2024)

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