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Winch System Controller

A controler to manuver both the jib and the boom independently. Utilizes:

  • MSP430FR5739 microcontroller to engage/disengage the pawls and rotate the drum
  • STM32F407 microcontroller which receives CAN communication and sends 2 byte commands to the MSP430
  • NanoJ is used to interface with the motor controller which allows the ability to power on and off the main motor

Getting Started

Prerequisite

Programming Microcontroller

  • Open CCStudios
  • Right click on the Project Explorer tab and select import->CSS project
  • Browse the directory with the project you want to program. You shoud be able to see the project under "Discover projects"
  • Click Finished
  • Do Ctrl-B with the project open. This would build the project
  • Connect the black USB connection from the MSP430 to your computer
  • Click the "green bug" icon on the toolbar on top to program the microcontroller
  • Then press the green play button to run the program

Winch Enclosure

Contains the electronics needed for the winch:

  • Control board PCB has the MSP430 that is programmed with the winch-system firmware
  • UCCM interprets CAN messages from the BBB and sends relavent commands through UART to the MSP430
  • Nanotec motor controller is programmed with the NanoJ code and is used to rotate the drum

Winch Enclosure Diagram-Topview

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