Software & Mechanical
On Wednesday, I met with George who helped me set up CCS for the Stellaris. We got some sample code from TI's website working; just basic blinking LEDs. Then, instead of toggling the LEDs, I changed it to a toggling output pin, making a basic voltage square wave come out of the pin. Finally, I attached the Stellaris and motor to the motor driver and I was able to get the motor to step very slowly.
The motor was getting hot very quickly. Originally, we drove the motor and motor driver around 400 Hz and a 5V to 0V square wave with the function generator. The Stellaris was inputting a 3.3V to 0V square wave, therefore that didn't seem to be the cause of the heat. The frequency in the Stellaris code was increased in order for the motor to rotate smoother. This seemed to fix the heating problem.
Stellaris Help
There are senior design meetings Monday from 8 to 11 AM (I think this time is correct) and Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM in Zachry 111B and 111C (senior design labs) near the equipment room. The TAs are covering the Stellaris and code composer. Whenever they aren't busy with their students, Dr. Villareal said we could ask them our questions.
Funding
Dr Villareal is asking companies and his associates if they are willing to help fund our project.
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