TETRIX Samantha Module - Revision history

Jwatson: /* Installing and Updating the NXT */

2013-05-13T20:15:39Z

Installing and Updating the NXT

Jwatson: /* Installing and Updating the NXT */

2013-01-28T17:27:45Z

Installing and Updating the NXT

Jwatson: /* References and Troubleshooting */

2012-10-10T14:46:23Z

References and Troubleshooting

Jwatson: /* Connecting the NXT and Samantha Module */

2012-07-27T18:11:27Z

Connecting the NXT and Samantha Module

Jwatson: /* Installing and Updating the NXT */

2012-07-27T18:10:16Z

Installing and Updating the NXT

Jwatson: /* Installing and Updating the NXT */

2012-07-27T18:09:02Z

Installing and Updating the NXT

Jwatson: /* Gather the Required Information */

2012-07-27T18:07:03Z

Gather the Required Information

Jwatson: /* Gather the Required Information */

2012-07-27T18:06:03Z

Gather the Required Information

Jwatson: /* References and Troubleshooting */

2012-07-27T18:05:31Z

References and Troubleshooting

Jwatson at 17:58, 27 July 2012

2012-07-27T17:58:05Z

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 |'''1.'''  Like all other Windows devices, the NXT requires a driver in order to work properly. This is normally installed with ROBOTC, but if for any reason it needs reinstalled you can find it [http://www.robotc.net/download/nxt/ here on ROBOTC's website.]
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-|'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that 'LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX' is chosen as the Platform Type and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen as the Compiler Target. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
+|'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that 'LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX/MATRIX' is chosen as the Platform Type and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen as the Compiler Target. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
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 |'''3.'''  Navigate to File->Open Sample Program->NXT->Samantha Module->samostat.c. Compile and download this program onto the NXT brick.
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-|'''4.'''  Navigate to Robot->NXT Brick->Communication Link Setup and change the 'Search Selection' drop down menu to "USB, Bluetooth, or Wifi". This will enable ROBOTC to search your network for the NXT once it is connected. Click close to save the changes.
+|'''4.'''  Navigate to View->Preferences->Enable Wireless Searching for NXT to allow ROBOTC to search for NXT bricks over wifi.
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 |[[File:Communication Type.jpg]]

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-|[https://sites.google.com/site/ftcsamoledcodes/  Samantha LED Code Guide:] Very useful if you have a strange combination of LED lights.
+|[https://sites.google.com/site/ftcsamoledcodes/  Samantha LED Code Guide:] Very useful if you have an unknown combination of LED lights.
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 |[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh8YUswtTss FTC Video Tutorial: Updating a Samantha Module] Shows how to force the Samantha Module into boot mode and upload files from a flash drive. You can copy the samantha.hex firmware file from the location indicated in the video instead of the ROBOTC folder; they should be the same file.

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-|'''5.''' Open a program in ROBOTC, compile it, and download it to the NXT. If everything is setup correctly, the program should download and compile with no issues. Congratulations! You've successfully set up and connected your Samantha Module through ROBOTC.
+|'''5.''' Open a program in ROBOTC, compile it, and download it to the NXT. If everything is setup correctly, the program should download and compile through the Wifi network. If so, congratulations! You've successfully set up and connected your Samantha Module through ROBOTC. If you have any problems, see our troubleshooting/reference guides below.
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 |'''1.'''  Like all other Windows devices, the NXT requires a driver in order to work properly. This is normally installed with ROBOTC, but if for any reason it needs reinstalled you can find it [http://www.robotc.net/download/nxt/ here on ROBOTC's website.]
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-|'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that "LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX" is chosen as the 'Platform Type' and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen in 'Compiler Target'. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
+|'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that 'LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX' is chosen as the Platform Type and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen as the Compiler Target. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
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-|'''1.'''  Like all other Windows devices, the NXT requires a driver in order to work properly. You can find the NXT drivers here on ROBOTC's website. Download and install it.
+|'''1.'''  Like all other Windows devices, the NXT requires a driver in order to work properly. This is normally installed with ROBOTC, but if for any reason it needs reinstalled you can find it [http://www.robotc.net/download/nxt/ here on ROBOTC's website.]
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 |'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that "LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX" is chosen as the 'Platform Type' and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen in 'Compiler Target'. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).

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 |[[File:Network Config Two.jpg |800x451px]]
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-|'''6.''' Close the program and navigate to your ROBOTC installation folder (default location of C:\Program Files(x86)\Robomatter Inc\ROBOTC Developement Environment). Navigate to the Firmware folder and copy the Samantha.hex file into your flash drive. You should also see a folder named "SMRTNTKY"; this is where the Network Config tool saved the config file for your network.
+|'''6.''' Close the program and navigate to your ROBOTC installation folder (default location of C:\Program Files(x86)\Robomatter Inc\ROBOTC Developement Environment). Navigate to the Firmware folder and copy the Samantha.hex file into your flash drive. You should also see a folder named "SMRTNTKY" on the flash drive; this is where the Network Config tool saved the config file for your network.
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 |[[File:Firmware Location.jpg |800x451px]]

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 '''Note: There are many different router configurations, and many different combinations of network type, encryption type, etc. We are using a commonly used network setup (with the router in between the computer and modem with standard encryption). Your particular setup may be different, and may require additional steps to set up properly.
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-|'''1.''' The first thing we will want to do is download and install FTC's Field Control Software package. This can be found on FIRST's site (usfirst.org).
+|'''1.''' The first thing we will want to do is download and install FTC's Field Control Software package. This can be found on FIRST's site [http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/ftctoolbox-0 (usfirst.org)].
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 |'''2.''' Next, we will need the SSID, encyption type, and password for the network we wish to connect to. For testing purposes, we named our router "SamoTest1" with an encryption type of WPA (TKIP).

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 |[https://sites.google.com/site/ftcsamoledcodes/  Samantha LED Code Guide:] Very useful if you have a strange combination of LED lights.
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-|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh8YUswtTss 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)
+|[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh8YUswtTss FTC Video Tutorial: Updating a Samantha Module] Shows how to force the Samantha Module into boot mode and upload files from a flash drive. You can copy the samantha.hex firmware file from the location indicated in the video instead of the ROBOTC folder; they should be the same file.
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 |[http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/ftc/ftctoolbox-0 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).

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 |'''3.''' You will also need a 4GB or smaller USB flash drive, formatted to FAT32 file format. To format the flash drive, navigate to the Start menu, select Computer, right click on the flash drive's name, then click Format. In the drop down box, select 'FAT32' as the file format, and check the 'Quick Format' box (for a faster format).
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 |'''4.''' Navigate to the Start menu, All Programs, Samantha Field Control System, and start the program called "Samantha Network Config".
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 |[[File:Network Config One.jpg |800x451px]]
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 |'''5.''' Enter all the information for your network and click. Two message boxes will pop up, the first one informing you that the password you entered will be converted to an encrypted key and the second informing you that the config file has been saved to your flash drive.
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 |[[File:Network Config Two.jpg |800x451px]]
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 |'''2.'''  Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that "LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX" is chosen as the 'Platform Type' and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen in 'Compiler Target'. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
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 |[[File:Download Firmware.jpg]]
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