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|'''4.''' Navigate to the Start menu, All Programs, Samantha Field Control System, and start the program called "Samantha Network Config". | |'''4.''' Navigate to the Start menu, All Programs, Samantha Field Control System, and start the program called "Samantha Network Config". |
Revision as of 17:55, 27 July 2012
TETRIX → TETRIX Samantha Module
Contents
Gather the Required Information
Flash the Samantha Module
You must now update the Samantha Module's firmware and install the config file you created using the Network Config tool; otherwise the Samantha Module will not recognize your network. |
1. Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer and (making sure the battery is unplugged) plug it into the Samantha Module. Plug in the battery while holding down the red/black button on top of the module. Release the button approximately 3 seconds after the red light appears on the module. |
2. The Samantha Module will flash the red light twice in rapid succession and then flash the white repeatedly. You may also see the flash drive's LED flickering (if applicable). This means the Samantha Module is installing the firmware. When it's done, it will flash the red, white, and blue lights in sequence, then repeat the process. Be patient; this process normally takes 20-30 seconds and as long as 2-3 minutes. When it is done it should have a solid red light and a blinking white light (meaning it is connected to the network). |
Installing and Updating the NXT
Connecting the NXT and Samantha Module
References and Troubleshooting
Samantha LED Code Guide: Very useful if you have a strange combination of LED lights. | |
FTC Video Tutorial: Updating a Samantha Module Shows how to force the Samantha Module into boot mode and upload files from a flash drive. Do not follow their software instructions, they are different than ROBOTC's (do not use the FTC Field Management Software's firmware) | |
USFIRST's FTC Toolbox page: Has various tutorials, guides, and downloads including the Field Control System software package (which contains the Samantha Network Config utility). |