
SunTracker_BLE
Dependencies: BLE_API X_NUCLEO_6180XA1 X_NUCLEO_IDB0XA1 X_NUCLEO_IHM01A1 X_NUCLEO_IKS01A1 mbed
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Overview
The SunTracker is a demo application running on ST Nucleo-F401RE stacking a set of ST X-NUCLEO expansion boards.
Main features provided are:
- A solar panel follows the light source, orienting the panel in order to achieve the best panel efficiency.
- Orientation is controlled thanks to a couple of VL6180X FlightSense light sensors mounted on a X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 expansion board and driven by X-NUCLEO-IHM01A1 controlled stepper motor acting as actuator to orientate the panel.
- The system features a progressive control on the stepper motor in order to modulate the panel rotation speed according to the light angle.
- The application is also able to control the panel productivity reading the panel voltage through an ADC and proving feedback on the local display.
- A manual orientation is possible by using the accelerometer on a X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 expansion board that, according on board tilt, controls the speed and the rotate direction.
- A remote control is available using a X-NUCLEO-IDB04A1 or a X-NUCLEO-IDB05A1 Bluetooth Low Energy expansion board. Remote control software is here.
Working Status
- SunTracker has 3 working status visible on FlightSense display and switchable by pressing the User Button:
Status 0 (Idle)
- Motor: Free Turning
- Display: Waiting for User Button
Status 1
- Motor: Driven by Light
- Display: Direction and Light Intensity = Direction and Motor Speed
Status 2
- Motor: Driven by Light
- Display: Solar Panel Efficiency
Status 3
- Motor: Driven by Accelerometer
- Display: Direction and Accelerometer Intensity
Server Startup
- When you plug the power supply, the word ‘PUSH’ is shown on display.
- You can manually rotate the structure to assign the ‘Zero Point’. Then press the User Button to launch the application.
- The display will show this status, which means that the structureis oriented to maximize the efficiency of the solar panel.
- If there is a light displacement, the structure will rotate, left or right,to follow the light source and on display is shown the direction and the speed.
- You can press the User Button to show the panel efficiencywith 4 digits that represent the range from 0v (0000) to 3,3v (3300).
- Further pressing the User Button you will manual rotate the panel by tilt the Server or Client accelerometer depending by BLE connection.
Client Startup
- The Client application can remotely control the User Button and the Accelerometer functions.
- Power on the Client AFTER the Server, it will automatically search for the SunTracker and will establish a BLE connection.
- The Green Led on Nucleo Client board will be powered on.
Rotation Features
- It has been implemented a block of rotation to avoid cables twist.
- The blocking point can be set in the firmware by changing a constant.
- You can manually rotate the structure to assign the ‘Zero Point’ before press the User Button to launch the application.
- The system features a progressive control on the stepper motor in order to modulate the rotation speed according to the light or accelerometer angle.
List of Components
SERVER SunTracker_BLE
- Nucleo-F401RE platform using a STM32F401RET6 microcontroller.
- X-NUCLEO-IHM01A1 - Stepper motor driver board based on the EasySPIN L6474.
- X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 - 3-in-1 proximity and ambient light sensor board based on ST FlightSense technology.
- VL6180X-SATEL - Satellite boards compatible with X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 board.
- X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 - Motion MEMS and environmental sensor board.
- X-NUCLEO-IDB04A1 or X-NUCLEO-IDB05A1 - Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth low energy evaluation board.
- Stepper Motor 400’’ (Part Number 5350401) - To orientate the Mechanical Structure.
- Solar Panel 0.446w (Part Number 0194127) - To capture sunlight and generate electrical current.
- Power Supply 12v (Part Number 7262993) - To provide power supply at the Stepper Motor.
- Flat Cable 6 ways (Part Number 1807010) - To plug VL6180X-SATEL with X-NUCLEO-6180XA1 (60cm length each x2).
- Cable Connector (Part Number 6737694) - To plug the Flat Cable (x4).
- Power Connector (Part Number 0487842) - To provide Power Supply to X-NUCLEO-IHM01A1.
CLIENT SunTracker_BLE_Remote
- Nucleo-F401RE platform using a STM32F401RET6 microcontroller.
- X-NUCLEO-IKS01A1 - Motion MEMS and environmental sensor board.
- X-NUCLEO-IDB04A1 or X-NUCLEO-IDB05A1- Bluetooth Low Energy Bluetooth low energy evaluation board.
MECHANICAL STRUCTURE
Find here the STL files to print with a 3D printer.
FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY
HARDWARE SETUP
Nucleo ADC + Solar Panel
Connect Solar Panel cables to Nucleo Morpho PC_3 (white) and Nucleo Morpho GND (black). Connect a capacitor 10uF between PC_3 and GND to stabilize its voltage value shown on display.
EasySpin (L6474) + BLE
Hardware conflict between EasySpin DIR1 and BLE Reset, both on same Arduino Pin PA_8. Disconnect PA_8 between EasySpin and Nucleo by fold EasySpin Pin. PB_2 has been configured as EasySpin DIR1 in the firmware .Connect Nucleo Morpho PB_2 to FlightSense Arduino PA_8 by a wire.
FlightSense Satellites
In case of instability with I2C due to long flat cables, solder 4 SMD capacitors 47pF on FlightSense board in parallel between R15, R16, R17, R18 and plug 2 capacitors 15pF between FlightSense Arduino PB_8 and PB_9 to GND pin to cut-off noises over 720 KHz.
Arduino & Morpho Pinout
Diff: main_GOOD.cpp.h
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--- /dev/null Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000 +++ b/main_GOOD.cpp.h Wed Feb 10 12:52:55 2016 +0000 @@ -0,0 +1,452 @@ +/** + ****************************************************************************** + * @file main.cpp + * @author Fabio Brembilla + * @version V2.0.0 + * @date February, 2016 + * @brief SunTracker + RemoteControl Vertical Application + * This application use IHM01A1, 6180XA1, IKS01A1, IDB0XA1 expansion boards + ****************************************************************************** + * @attention + * + * <h2><center>© COPYRIGHT(c) 2016 STMicroelectronics</center></h2> + * + * Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, + * are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: + * 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, + * this list of conditions and the following disclaimer. + * 2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, + * this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation + * and/or other materials provided with the distribution. + * 3. Neither the name of STMicroelectronics nor the names of its contributors + * may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software + * without specific prior written permission. + * + * THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" + * AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE + * IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE + * DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE + * FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL + * DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR + * SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER + * CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, + * OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE + * OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. + * + ****************************************************************************** + */ + +/* Includes ------------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +// Mbed specific header files +#include "mbed.h" + +// Helper header files +#include "DevSPI.h" +#include "DevI2C.h" + +// Component specific header files +#include "l6474_class.h" +#include "x_nucleo_6180xa1.h" +#include "x_nucleo_iks01a1.h" + +// C header files +#include <string.h> +#include <stdlib.h> +#include <stdio.h> +#include <assert.h> + +/* BlueTooth -----------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +#include "debug.h" // Need for PRINTF +#include "Utils.h" // Need for STORE_LE_16 and _32 + +typedef struct { + int32_t AXIS_X; + int32_t AXIS_Y; + int32_t AXIS_Z; +} AxesRaw_TypeDef; + +typedef enum ConnectionStatus_t { + DISCONNECTED =0, + CONNECTED =1 +}cns_t; + +const unsigned LENGTH_OF_LONG_UUID = 16; +typedef uint16_t ShortUUIDBytes_t; +typedef uint8_t LongUUIDBytes_t[LENGTH_OF_LONG_UUID]; + +#include "CustomControlService.h" +#include "CustomSensorsService.h" + +static BLE *p_BLEdev = NULL; + +#define BLE_DEV_NAME "SunTracker" +#define BLE_DEV_MAC 0xAA,0xBB,0xCC,0xDD,0xEE,0xFF +#define BLE_ADVERTISING_INTERVAL 1000 + +/* Definitions ---------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +#define SET_ACC 400 // Set Motor Acceleration +#define SET_DEC 400 // Set Motor Deceleration +#define SET_MAX 200 // Set Motor MaxSpeed +#define SET_MIN 100 // Set Motor MinSpeed +#define STOP 1000 // Set Motor Stop Position +#define TOLLERANCE 100 // Tollerance between Left and Right before Start Movement +#define RANGE_1 200 // Range 1 for Motor Speed +#define RANGE_2 500 // Range 2 for Motor Speed + +/* Variables -----------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +int16_t dir=0; // Motor Rotation Direction: 0 = Stop, 1 = Anticlockwise, 2 = Clockwise +int16_t changedir=0; // Change Direction: 0 = No, 1 = Yes +int16_t babybear=0; // Difference (in Lux) between Left and Right +int acc_data[3]; // Difference of Accelerometer +int16_t diff=0; // Abs of Babybear or Accelerometer difference +int16_t left=0; // Left Command for Rotate Direction +int16_t right=0; // Right Command for Rotate Direction +int16_t start=0; // Waiting User Button Push +int32_t pos=0; // Motor Position +char DisplayStr[5]; // Status Display +int16_t Display=0; // Shown on Display: 0 = Motor Speed, 1 = Solar Panel Value, 2 = Manual Control +int16_t status, status_t, status_b, status_l, status_r; // Babybear Status + +/* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +// Initializing SPI bus +DevSPI dev_spi(D11, D12, D13); + +// Initializing I2C bus +DevI2C dev_i2c(D14, D15); + +// Initializing Motor Component IHM01A1 +static L6474 *motor; + +// Initializing Babybear Component 6180XA1 +//static X_NUCLEO_6180XA1 *board=X_NUCLEO_6180XA1::Instance(&dev_i2c, NC, NC, NC, NC); +//MeasureData_t data_sensor_top, data_sensor_bottom, data_sensor_left, data_sensor_right; +static X_NUCLEO_6180XA1 *board; +MeasureData_t data_sensor_top, data_sensor_bottom, data_sensor_left, data_sensor_right; + +// Initializing MEMS Component IKS01A1 +//static X_NUCLEO_IKS01A1 *mems=X_NUCLEO_IKS01A1::Instance(&dev_i2c); +//MotionSensor *accelerometer = mems->GetAccelerometer(); +static X_NUCLEO_IKS01A1 *mems; +MotionSensor *accelerometer; + +void DISP_ExecLoopBody(void) {}; + +//AnalogIn analog_read(A1); // A1 Conflict with BLE SPI_CS --> Changed in A???? + +InterruptIn mybutton(USER_BUTTON); + +/* User_Button_Pressed -------------------------------------------------------*/ + +void User_Button_Pressed() +{ + + if (start>0) { + Display++; + } + if (Display>2) { + Display=0; + } + if (start==0) { + start=1; + } + + printf("PUSH Display %d Start %d\r\n", Display, start); + +} + +/* Initialization ------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +bool Initialization(void) +{ + + // Initializing MEMS Component + mems=X_NUCLEO_IKS01A1::Instance(&dev_i2c); + accelerometer = mems->GetAccelerometer(); + +//---- + + // Initializing Babybear Component + board=X_NUCLEO_6180XA1::Instance(&dev_i2c, NC, NC, NC, NC); + +/* FABIO + status=board->InitBoard(); + if(status) VL6180x_ErrLog("Failed to init the board!\n\r"); +*/ + + // Put GPIO not used as Interrupt in Hi-Z + status_t=board->sensor_top->SetGPIOxFunctionality(1, GPIOx_SELECT_OFF); + //status_b=board->sensor_botton->SetGPIOxFunctionality(1, GPIOx_SELECT_OFF); No Present + status_l=board->sensor_left->SetGPIOxFunctionality(1, GPIOx_SELECT_OFF); + status_r=board->sensor_right->SetGPIOxFunctionality(1, GPIOx_SELECT_OFF); + + // Set Babybears + status_l=board->sensor_left->AlsSetAnalogueGain(3); + status_r=board->sensor_right->AlsSetAnalogueGain(3); + status_l=board->sensor_left->StartMeasurement(als_continuous_polling, NULL, NULL, NULL); + status_r=board->sensor_right->StartMeasurement(als_continuous_polling, NULL, NULL, NULL); + +//---- + + // Initializing Motor Component + motor = new L6474(D2, D8, D7, D9, D10, dev_spi); + if (motor->Init(NULL) != COMPONENT_OK) + return false; + + motor->SetStepMode(STEP_MODE_1_8); // Default is STEP_MODE_1_16 + + // Set defaults Motor Speed + motor->SetAcceleration(SET_ACC); + motor->SetDeceleration(SET_DEC); + motor->SetMaxSpeed(SET_MAX); // Variable by Light/Mems Sensors + motor->SetMinSpeed(SET_MIN); + + return true; + +} + +/* Measure_Babybear ----------------------------------------------------------*/ + +void Measure_Babybear(void) +{ + + status_l=board->sensor_left->GetMeasurement(als_continuous_polling, &data_sensor_left); + status_r=board->sensor_right->GetMeasurement(als_continuous_polling, &data_sensor_right); + + babybear = data_sensor_right.lux - data_sensor_left.lux; + + diff = abs(babybear); + + if (babybear>0) { + left=0; + right=1; + } + if (babybear<0) { + left=1; + right=0; + } + +} + +/* Measure_Accelerometer -----------------------------------------------------*/ + +void Measure_Accelerometer(void) +{ + + accelerometer->Get_X_Axes(acc_data); + + diff = abs(acc_data[0]); + + if (acc_data[0]>0) { + left=0; + right=1; + } + if (acc_data[0]<0) { + left=1; + right=0; + } + +} + +/* Control_Motor -------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +void Control_Motor(void) +{ + + //printf("Diff: %d lux/mems\n\r", diff); + motor->SetMaxSpeed(diff); + + if (diff>TOLLERANCE) { + if (diff <=RANGE_1) + { + if (left) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"E___"); } + if (right) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"___3"); } + } + else if (diff >RANGE_1 & diff <=RANGE_2) + { + if (left) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"E==="); } + if (right) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"===3"); } + } + else if (diff >RANGE_2) + { + if (left) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"E~~~"); } + if (right) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"~~~3"); } + } + + // In Case of Change Direction + if (left & dir==2) { changedir=1; } + if (right & dir==1) { changedir=1; } + + // Run only if Stop or Change Direction + if (diff>TOLLERANCE & (dir==0 | changedir==1)) { + if (left) { motor->Run(StepperMotor::FWD); dir=1; changedir=0; } + if (right) { motor->Run(StepperMotor::BWD); dir=2; changedir=0; } + } + } + + // Get Motor Position and Control Rotation Block + pos = motor->GetPosition(); + if (pos>STOP | pos<-STOP) { + if (pos>0) { motor->GoTo(STOP); } + if (pos<0) { motor->GoTo(-STOP); } + printf("GOTO\n\r"); // Without this command, the motor remain in stop + } + + // Stop Motor + if (diff<=TOLLERANCE) { // It continues to send the command to stop the motor. Think to do it just one time + motor->HardStop(); + if (Display==0) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"----"); } + if (Display==2) { strcpy(DisplayStr,"E 3"); } + dir=0; + changedir=0; + //printf("STOP\n\r"); + } + +} + +/* Measure_SolarPanel --------------------------------------------------------*/ + +void Measure_SolarPanel(void) +{ + + // AnalogIn: 0V return 0.0 , 3.3V return 1.0 +// float measure = analog_read.read() * 3300; + float measure = 0; + //printf("Measure = %.0f mV\r\n", measure); + //board->display->DisplayDigit("A", 0); + + if (Display==1) { + sprintf(DisplayStr, "%.0f", measure); + } + + board->display->DisplayString(DisplayStr, 4); + printf("%s\n\r", DisplayStr); + +} + +/* Bluetooth CallBack ---------------------------------------------------------*/ + +static void onUpdatesEnabledCallback(GattAttribute::Handle_t handle) +{ + +} + +static void onUpdatesDisabledCallback(Gap::Handle_t handle) +{ + +} + +static void onDataReadCallback(const GattReadCallbackParams *eventDataP) +{ + +} + +static void myonDataWriteCallback(const GattWriteCallbackParams *eventDataP) +{ + +} + +static void onConnectionCallback(const Gap::ConnectionCallbackParams_t * connectionParams) +{ + +} + +static void onDisconnectionCallback(const Gap::DisconnectionCallbackParams_t * disConnectionReason) +{ + +} + +/* Bluetooth Initialization ---------------------------------------------------*/ + +void BLE_Initialization(void) +{ + + p_BLEdev = new BLE; + if (!p_BLEdev) { printf("\r\nBLE Device creation failed\r\n"); } + const Gap::Address_t BLE_address_BE = {BLE_DEV_MAC}; + p_BLEdev->gap().setAddress(BLEProtocol::AddressType::PUBLIC, BLE_address_BE); + + p_BLEdev->init(); + + // Set BLE CallBack Functions + p_BLEdev->gattServer().onUpdatesEnabled(onUpdatesEnabledCallback); + p_BLEdev->gattServer().onUpdatesDisabled(onUpdatesDisabledCallback); + p_BLEdev->gattServer().onDataRead(onDataReadCallback); + p_BLEdev->gattServer().onDataWritten(myonDataWriteCallback); + p_BLEdev->gap().onConnection(onConnectionCallback); + p_BLEdev->gap().onDisconnection(onDisconnectionCallback); + //p_BLEdev->gattServer().onConfirmationReceived(onConfirmationReceivedCallback); + //p_BLEdev->gattServer().onDataSent(onDataSentCallback); + //p_BLEdev->gap().onTimeout(onTimeoutCallback); + + // Setup BLE Advertising + const static char DEVICE_NAME[] = BLE_DEV_NAME; + p_BLEdev->gap().accumulateAdvertisingPayload(GapAdvertisingData::BREDR_NOT_SUPPORTED | GapAdvertisingData::LE_GENERAL_DISCOVERABLE); + #ifdef USE_SENSOR_FUSION_LIB + uint8_t dat[] = {0x01,0x80,0x00,0xFC,0x01,0x80}; + #else + uint8_t dat[] = {0x01,0x80,0x00,0xFC,0x00,0x00}; + #endif + p_BLEdev->gap().accumulateScanResponse(GapAdvertisingData::MANUFACTURER_SPECIFIC_DATA,dat,6); + p_BLEdev->gap().accumulateAdvertisingPayload(GapAdvertisingData::UNKNOWN); + p_BLEdev->gap().accumulateAdvertisingPayload(GapAdvertisingData::COMPLETE_LOCAL_NAME, (uint8_t *)DEVICE_NAME, sizeof(DEVICE_NAME)); + p_BLEdev->gap().setAdvertisingType(GapAdvertisingParams::ADV_CONNECTABLE_UNDIRECTED); + p_BLEdev->gap().setAdvertisingInterval(BLE_ADVERTISING_INTERVAL); + p_BLEdev->gap().startAdvertising(); + +} + +/* Main ----------------------------------------------------------------------*/ + +int main() +{ + + // Printing to the console + printf("SunTracker by Fabio Brembilla\r\n\n"); + + Initialization(); + + printf("Initialization OK (Line %d)\r\n", __LINE__); + + BLE_Initialization(); + + printf("BLE_Initialization OK (Line %d)\r\n", __LINE__); + + mybutton.fall(&User_Button_Pressed); + + printf("Main Initializations OK (Line %d)\r\n", __LINE__); + printf("Wait Push Button\r\n"); + + // Loop until push User Button to Set 0 Point + strcpy(DisplayStr,"pusH"); + while(start<1) { + board->display->DisplayString(DisplayStr, 4); + printf("%s\n\r", DisplayStr); + //wait(0.1); // Need one command otherwise remain always in loop + } + + printf("Start Main Loop\r\n"); + + // Main Loop + while(true) { + if (Display==0 | Display==1) { + Measure_Babybear(); + } + if (Display==2) { + Measure_Accelerometer(); + } + + Control_Motor(); + Measure_SolarPanel(); + + p_BLEdev->waitForEvent(); + } + + //status_l=board->sensor_left->StopMeasurement(als_continuous_polling); + //status_r=board->sensor_right->StopMeasurement(als_continuous_polling); + +}