This is the firmware for the base version of the OpenSTEM Ranging Board hardware.

Dependencies:   Servo USBDevice mbed

Fork of USBSerial_HelloWorld by Samuel Mokrani

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matthewgascoyne
Date:
Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
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base version of OpenSTEM Ranging Board Firmware

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diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb Servo.lib
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/Servo.lib	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,1 @@
+http://mbed.org/users/simon/code/Servo/#36b69a7ced07
diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb command_matrix.h
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/command_matrix.h	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+// This file firstly defines a lookup table of all the valid
+// command IDs and the number of data bytes that each should have.
+// Below the lookup table is a memory used to store those data
+// bytes when a valid command is received.
+#include "stdint.h"
+
+/////////////////////LOOKUP TABLE////////////////////////////////////////
+extern const uint8_t c_matrix[26]= {
+    'f' , 3 ,       // ID = "f"(0x66) , 3 data bytes
+    's' , 2 ,       // ID = "s"(0x73) , 2 data bytes
+    'i' , 0 ,       // ID = "i"(0x69) , 0 data bytes
+    'y' , 0 ,       // ID = "y"(0x79) , 0 data bytes
+    'p' , 0 ,       // ID = "p"(0x70) , 0 data bytes
+    'm' , 2 ,       // ID = "m"(0x6D) , 2 data bytes
+    'd' , 0 ,       // ID = "d"(0x64) , 0 data bytes
+    'r' , 3 ,       // ID = "r"(0x72) , 3 data bytes
+    'q' , 3 ,       // ID = "q"(0x71) , 3 data bytes
+    't' , 0 ,       // ID = "t"(0x74) , 0 data bytes
+    'v' , 0 ,       // ID = "v"(0x76) , 0 data bytes
+    'o' , 1 ,       // ID = "o"(0x6F) , 1 data bytes
+    'u' , 0 ,       // ID = "u"(0x75) , 0 data bytes
+    };
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+///////////////////DATA BYTE STORAGE/////////////////////////////////////
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x66[3]= { 0, 0, 0, };   //data holder for "f" 0x66
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x73[2]= { 0, 0, };      //data holder for "s" 0x73
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "i" 0x69
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "y" 0x79
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "p" 0x70
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x6D[2]= { 0, 0, };      //data holder for "m" 0x6D
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "d" 0x64
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x72[3]= { 0, 0, 0, };   //data holder for "r" 0x72
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x71[3]= { 0, 0, 0, };   //data holder for "q" 0x71
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "t" 0x74
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "v" 0x76
+extern uint8_t c_data_0x6F[1]= { 0, };         //data holder for "o" 0x6F
+                                 //do not need a data holder for "u" 0x75
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
\ No newline at end of file
diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb core_defines.h
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/core_defines.h	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+/////// FIRMWARE HEADER DETAILS
+#define _FW_VERSION 0.0
+#define _HW_VERSION "A"
+#define _UNIQUE_NAME "STEM001"
+#define _DAUGHTER_NAME "DAU_000"
+#define _PARENT_NAME "RANGING"
+#define _BOOT_MESSAGE "MBED DAUGHTER BOARD FIRMWARE\r\n"
+
+////////////////////////////////// PIN DIRECTION
+#define _disc0_Dir 0            // 1=output, 0=input
+#define _disc1_Dir 0            // 1=output, 0=input
+#define _disc2_Dir 1            // 1=output, 0=input
+#define _sync_Dir 0             // 1=output, 0=input
+#define _directsync_Dir 0       // output not allowed, 0=input
+#define _fdetect_Dir 0          // output not allowed, 0=input
+#define _p29_IO_Dir 1           // 1=output, 0=input
+#define _p30_IO_Dir 1           // 1=output, 0=input
+
+////////////////////////////////// PIN FUNCTION
+#define _disc0_AD 1             // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _disc1_AD 1             // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _disc2_AD 0             // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _sync_AD 1              // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _directsync_AD 1        // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _fdetect_AD 0           // 1=analogue, 0=digital
+#define _p29_IO_AD 0            // analogue unavailable, 0=digital
+#define _p30_IO_AD 0            // analogue unavailable, 0=digital
+
+/////// PIN DEFAULT VALUE
+#define _def_disc0 0            
+#define _def_disc1 0            
+#define _def_disc2 0            
+#define _def_sync 0         
+#define _def_p29_out 0           
+#define _def_p30_out 0           
+#define _def_sdigioutA 0
+#define _def_sdigioutB 0
+#define _def_sdigioutC 0
+#define _def_sdigioutD 0
+#define _def_sdigioutE 0
+#define _def_sdigioutF 0
+
+/////// SERVO DEFAULT VALUE
+#define _def_servo1 0.0            
+#define _def_servo2 0.0            
+#define _def_servo3 0.5 
+
+/////// DEFAULT MUX CONFIG
+#define _def_mux00_ch 3
+#define _def_mux01_ch 2
+#define _def_mux02_ch 3
+#define _def_mux03_ch 1
+#define _def_mux04_ch 2
+
+/////// DEFAULT SERIAL CONFIG
+#define _USB_BAUDRATE 57600
+#define _USB_RECEIVE_BUF 255
+#define _USB_TX_WAIT_US 10
+
+/////// MESSAGE DELIMITERS
+#define _HOST_MSG_START 0x23    // "#" character
+#define _MBED_MSG_START 0x7E    // "~" character
+#define _MSG_END 0x5C           // "\" character
+
+/////// FOURIER PARAMETERS
+#define _RPM_CHANGE_DELAY_MS 85
+
+/////// RANGING PARAMETERS
+#define _ROTATE_SPEED 0.1
+#define _ROTATE_TIME_MS 75
diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb daughter_core.cpp
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/daughter_core.cpp	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,1000 @@
+// This include file is for the core firmware functions
+// associated with the mbed daughter board.
+
+#include "core_defines.h"
+#include "command_matrix.h"
+#include "stdint.h"
+#include "Servo.h"              //to include the mBed Servo library
+#include "mbed.h"
+
+extern DigitalOut shift_data(p26);  // These pins are used exclusively by
+extern DigitalOut shift_srclk(p25); // the "dshift_out" function.
+extern DigitalOut shift_rclk(p24);  //
+
+extern char unique_nm[8] = {0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0}; //if user sets unique name
+extern char daughter_nm[8] = {0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0}; //if user sets daughter name
+extern char parent_nm[8] = {0,0,0,0,0,0,0,0}; //if user sets parent name
+
+extern "C" void mbed_reset();   // used to remotely reset the mbed
+Timer direct_s_tim;             // Set up timer for direct sync detection
+Timer range_tim;                 // Set up timer for ultrasonic ranging
+Ticker scan;                    // To make sure no dormant commands in buffer
+DigitalOut led1(LED1);          // set up the heartbeat LED1
+
+#if _p29_IO_Dir
+DigitalOut p29_out(p29);
+#else
+DigitalIn p29_in(p29);
+#endif
+
+#if _p30_IO_Dir
+DigitalOut p30_out(p30);
+#else
+DigitalIn p30_in(p30);
+#endif
+
+#if _disc0_Dir      //if configured as output
+DigitalOut disc0_out(p15);
+#else               //if configured as input
+#if _disc0_AD       //if input & analogue
+AnalogIn disc0_in(p15);
+#else               //otherwise input & digital
+DigitalIn disc0_in(p15);
+#endif
+#endif
+
+#if _disc1_Dir      //if configured as output
+DigitalOut disc1_out(p16);
+#else               //if configured as input
+#if _disc1_AD       //if input & analogue
+AnalogIn disc1_in(p16);
+#else               //otherwise input & digital
+DigitalIn disc1_in(p16);
+#endif
+#endif
+
+#if _disc2_Dir      //if configured as output
+DigitalOut disc2_out(p17);
+#else               //if configured as input
+#if _disc2_AD       //if input & analogue
+AnalogIn disc2_in(p17);
+#else               //otherwise input & digital
+DigitalIn disc2_in(p17);
+#endif
+#endif
+
+#if _sync_Dir       //if configured as output
+#if _sync_AD        //if output & analogue
+AnalogOut sync_out(p18);
+#else               //if output & digital
+DigitalOut sync_out(p18);
+#endif
+#else               //if configured as input
+#if _sync_AD        //if input and analogue
+AnalogIn sync_in(p18);
+#else               //if input and digital
+DigitalIn sync_in(p18);
+#endif
+#endif
+
+#if _directsync_AD  //if input & analogue
+AnalogIn directsync_in(p19);
+#else               //if input and digital
+DigitalIn directsync_in(p19);
+#endif
+
+#if _fdetect_AD     //if input and analogue
+AnalogIn fdetect_in(p20);
+#else               //if input and digital
+DigitalIn fdetect_in(p20);
+#endif  
+
+Servo s_ervo1(p23);
+Servo s_ervo2(p22);
+Servo s_ervo3(p21);
+
+extern uint8_t mux00_ch = _def_mux00_ch;//channel select for Mux00 (0,1,2 or 3)
+extern uint8_t mux01_ch = _def_mux01_ch;//channel select for Mux01 (0,1,2 or 3)
+extern uint8_t mux02_ch = _def_mux02_ch;//channel select for Mux02 (0,1,2 or 3)
+extern uint8_t mux03_ch = _def_mux03_ch;//channel select for Mux03 (0,1,2 or 3)
+extern uint8_t mux04_ch = _def_mux04_ch;//channel select for Mux04 (0,1,2 or 3)
+
+extern bool sdigi_a = _def_sdigioutA;   //shift digital channel output a (0 or 1)
+extern bool sdigi_b = _def_sdigioutB;   //shift digital channel output b (0 or 1)
+extern bool sdigi_c = _def_sdigioutC;   //shift digital channel output c (0 or 1)
+extern bool sdigi_d = _def_sdigioutD;   //shift digital channel output d (0 or 1)
+extern bool sdigi_e = _def_sdigioutE;   //shift digital channel output e (0 or 1)
+extern bool sdigi_f = _def_sdigioutF;   //shift digital channel output f (0 or 1)
+
+extern Serial pc(USBTX, USBRX);    //the USB serial channel
+uint8_t usb_receive_buf[_USB_RECEIVE_BUF];   //setup serial receive buffer
+extern uint8_t usb_receive_pnt = 0;          //pointer to position in buffer
+extern bool usb_receive_flg = false;      //true=new byte, false=NO new byte
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "print_array" : Function to send all character bytes
+// from an array out through the serial port.
+void print_array(char *array, uint8_t size){
+    for (uint8_t n = 0; n < size; n++){
+        while((!pc.writeable())){wait_us(_USB_TX_WAIT_US);}
+        if(array[n] == '\0'){ break; }
+        pc.putc(array[n]);
+    }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "boot_msg" : Function to send a bootup message via the
+// usb serial link.
+void boot_msg(void){
+    pc.printf("F/W VERSION:%3.1f\r\n",_FW_VERSION);
+    pc.printf("H/W VERSION:");
+    pc.printf(_HW_VERSION);
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("     UNIQUE:");
+    if(unique_nm[0] != 0){
+        print_array(unique_nm, sizeof(unique_nm)); }
+    else { pc.printf(_UNIQUE_NAME); }
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("   DAUGHTER:");
+    if(daughter_nm[0] != 0){
+        print_array(daughter_nm, sizeof(daughter_nm)); }
+    else { pc.printf(_DAUGHTER_NAME); }
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("     PARENT:");
+    if(parent_nm[0] != 0){
+        print_array(parent_nm, sizeof(parent_nm)); }
+    else { pc.printf(_PARENT_NAME); }
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "command_clean" : Function to clean a command from the
+// recieve buffer quickly.
+void command_clean(uint8_t t_pnt, uint8_t c_pnt){
+    //remove command from buffer
+    for(uint8_t m=t_pnt; m<=c_pnt; m++){
+        usb_receive_buf[m] = 0x00;
+    }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "diag_reply" : Function to send diagnostics info back
+// to the host PC via the USB serial.
+void diag_reply(void){
+    char stream[21] = {
+        _MBED_MSG_START, 'd',
+        'M', (mux00_ch+48) , (mux01_ch+48) , (mux02_ch+48) , 
+             (mux03_ch+48) , (mux04_ch+48) ,
+        'S', (sdigi_a+48) , (sdigi_b+48) , (sdigi_c+48) ,
+             (sdigi_d+48) , (sdigi_e+48) , (sdigi_f+48) ,
+        'F', (p29_out+48) , (p30_out+48) ,
+        _MSG_END , 0x00 , '\0' ,};
+        uint8_t size = ((sizeof(stream))-2);
+        for(uint8_t n=0; n<size; n++){
+            stream[size] = stream[size] ^ stream[n];
+        }
+        if(stream[size] == _HOST_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+        if(stream[size] == _MBED_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+        if(stream[size] == _MSG_END){stream[size]++;}
+        print_array(stream, sizeof(stream));
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dshift_out" : Function to shift data out via the
+// shift register.
+// This will effect the digital shift outputs and the
+// multiplexer configuration.
+void dshift_out(uint16_t sdata_out) {
+    shift_data = 0; shift_srclk = 0; shift_rclk = 0;
+    wait(0.005);
+    for(char n=0; n<16; n++)
+    {
+        if(1<<n & sdata_out)
+        {  
+            shift_data = 1;
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            shift_data = 0;
+        }
+        wait(0.0001);
+        shift_srclk = 1;
+        wait(0.0001);
+        shift_srclk = 0;
+    }
+    wait(0.0001);
+    shift_rclk = 1;
+    wait(0.0001);
+    shift_rclk = 0;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_servo" : Function sets the servo speed as a
+// floating point fraction of 100%.
+void set_servo(uint8_t servo, float speedval){
+    switch(servo){
+        case 1: s_ervo1 = speedval; break;
+        case 2: s_ervo2 = speedval; break;
+        case 3: s_ervo3 = speedval; break;
+    }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "freq_reply" : Function send a reply message back to
+// the host PC to say which frequency was detected on
+// the directsync pin. This will have been applied to the
+// motordrive also.
+void freq_reply(int freq, uint8_t command){
+    char stream[8] = {_MBED_MSG_START , command ,
+                '0' , '0' , '0' , _MSG_END , 0 , '\0' ,};
+    stream[2] = (freq/100);
+    stream[3] = (freq - (stream[2]*100))/10;
+    stream[4] = (freq - ((stream[2]*100)+(stream[3]*10)));
+    stream[2] = stream[2] + 48;
+    stream[3] = stream[3] + 48;
+    stream[4] = stream[4] + 48;
+    uint8_t size = ((sizeof(stream))-2);
+    for(uint8_t n=0; n<size; n++){
+        stream[size] = stream[size] ^ stream[n];
+    }
+    if(stream[size] == _HOST_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MBED_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MSG_END){stream[size]++;}
+    print_array(stream, sizeof(stream));
+    //pc.printf("%d\r\n",freq);
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "volts_IR" : Function read the analogue input voltage
+// present on the directsync_in pin
+void volts_IR(void){
+    float the_volts = directsync_in;
+    the_volts = the_volts * 3.3f * 100;
+    int rounder = the_volts;
+    float fraction = the_volts - rounder;
+    //pc.printf(" %5.3f ", the_volts);
+    //pc.printf(" %5.3f ", fraction);
+    //pc.printf(" %d ", rounder);
+    if(fraction >= 0.5f){ the_volts += 1; }
+    char stream[8] = {_MBED_MSG_START , 'v' ,
+            '0' , '0' , '0' , _MSG_END , 0 , '\0' ,};
+    stream[2] = (the_volts / 100);
+    stream[3] = (the_volts - (stream[2]*100)) / 10;
+    stream[4] = the_volts - (stream[2]*100) - (stream[3]*10);
+    stream[2] = stream[2] + 48;
+    stream[3] = stream[3] + 48;
+    stream[4] = stream[4] + 48;
+    uint8_t size = ((sizeof(stream))-2);
+    for(uint8_t n=0; n<size; n++){
+        stream[size] = stream[size] ^ stream[n];
+    }
+    if(stream[size] == _HOST_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MBED_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MSG_END){stream[size]++;}
+    print_array(stream, sizeof(stream));           
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "directsync" : Function read the input frequency on
+// the direct sync pin. This frequency should then be
+// applied to the motor drive. This routine will then
+// return the frequency it applied.
+int directsync(void){
+    uint8_t fstate = 0;
+    int freq = 0;
+    uint16_t n;
+    int begin = 0;
+    int end = 1;
+    for(n = 0; n<1000; n++){      //wait up to 250ms for
+        if(directsync_in == 0){ //pin to be 0 (low)
+            fstate = 1; break; }
+        wait_us(250);
+    }
+    if(fstate == 0){ return 0;} //never went low so quit
+    else{
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){ //now wait 100ms for pin
+            if(directsync_in == 1){ //to be 1 (high)
+                direct_s_tim.start();
+                fstate = 2;
+                begin = direct_s_tim.read_us(); break;
+            }                   //if high, start timer
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    if(fstate != 2){ return 0; }//no high seen, then quit
+    else{                       //we saw a high so wait up
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){ //to 100ms for a (low)
+            if(directsync_in == 0){
+                fstate = 3; break;//sen low, so carry on
+            }
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    if(fstate != 3){ return 0; }  //no low see, so quit
+    else{                         //low seen so now we
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){   //wait up to 100ms for
+            if(directsync_in == 1){ //the final high
+                fstate = 4;
+                end = direct_s_tim.read_us(); break;
+            }                     //high seen, stop timer
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    direct_s_tim.stop();
+    freq = 1000000 / (end - begin);
+    return freq;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "get_disc_freq" : Function read the frequency of the
+// spinning disc. This routine will then
+// return the frequency measured.
+int get_disc_freq(void){
+    uint8_t fstate = 0;
+    int freq = 0;
+    uint16_t n;
+    int begin = 0;
+    int end = 1;
+    for(n = 0; n<1000; n++){      //wait up to 250ms for
+        if(fdetect_in == 0){ //pin to be 0 (low)
+            fstate = 1; break; }
+        wait_us(250);
+    }
+    if(fstate == 0){ return 0;} //never went low so quit
+    else{
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){ //now wait 100ms for pin
+            if(fdetect_in == 1){ //to be 1 (high)
+                direct_s_tim.start();
+                fstate = 2;
+                begin = direct_s_tim.read_us(); break;
+            }                   //if high, start timer
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    if(fstate != 2){ return 0; }//no high seen, then quit
+    else{                       //we saw a high so wait up
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){ //to 100ms for a (low)
+            if(fdetect_in == 0){
+                fstate = 3; break;//sen low, so carry on
+            }
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    if(fstate != 3){ return 0; }  //no low see, so quit
+    else{                         //low seen so now we
+        for(n = 0; n<2000; n++){   //wait up to 100ms for
+            if(fdetect_in == 1){ //the final high
+                fstate = 4;
+                end = direct_s_tim.read_us(); break;
+            }                     //high seen, stop timer
+            wait_us(50);
+        }
+    }
+    direct_s_tim.stop();
+    freq = 1000000 / (end - begin);
+    return freq;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "ultra_range" : Function performs an ultrasonic range
+// measurement and outputs the duration of the sensor
+// output pulse.
+void ultra_range(void){
+    uint8_t rstate = 0;
+    int begin = 0;
+    int end = 1;
+    float range = 0;
+    p29_out = 0;                       //send the 50us
+    p29_out = 1;                       //pulse to trigger
+    wait_us(50);                       //the ultrasonic
+    p29_out = 0;                       //
+    range_tim.start();           //start the timer
+    for(int n=0; n<1000; n++){
+        if(fdetect_in == 1){
+            begin = range_tim.read_us();
+            rstate = 1;
+            //pc.printf(" %d begin,\r\n",begin);
+            break;
+        }
+        else {wait_us(1);}
+    }
+    if(rstate != 1){}
+    else{
+        for(uint16_t m=0; m<31000; m++){
+            if(fdetect_in == 0){
+                end = range_tim.read_us();
+                rstate = 2;
+                //pc.printf(" %d end.\r\n",end);
+                break;
+            }
+            else {wait_us(1);}
+        }
+    }
+    if(rstate != 2){}
+    else{
+        range_tim.stop();
+        range_tim.reset();
+        range = end - begin;
+        range = (range / 5.80);
+        //pc.printf(" %5.1fmm range.\r\n",range);
+    }
+    if(range > 999.0){ range = 999.0; }
+    char stream[8] = {_MBED_MSG_START , 'u' ,
+            '0' , '0' , '0' , _MSG_END , 0 , '\0' ,};
+    stream[2] = (range / 100);
+    stream[3] = (range - (stream[2]*100)) / 10;
+    stream[4] = range - (stream[2]*100) - (stream[3]*10);
+    stream[2] = stream[2] + 48;
+    stream[3] = stream[3] + 48;
+    stream[4] = stream[4] + 48;
+    uint8_t size = ((sizeof(stream))-2);
+    for(uint8_t n=0; n<size; n++){
+        stream[size] = stream[size] ^ stream[n];
+    }
+    if(stream[size] == _HOST_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MBED_MSG_START){stream[size]++;}
+    if(stream[size] == _MSG_END){stream[size]++;}
+    print_array(stream, sizeof(stream)); 
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_discfreq" : Function attempts to set the disc
+// rpm to the defined value. When rpm is reached it stops
+// trying.
+void set_discfreq(int discrpm){
+    uint8_t count = 0;
+    //float gain = 0.001;
+    float newgain = 0.001;
+    for(uint8_t n = 0; n<250; n++){
+        int reading = get_disc_freq();
+        newgain = (discrpm - reading);
+        if(newgain > 40){ newgain = 40; }
+        if(newgain < -40){ newgain = -40; }
+        newgain = (newgain / 10000);
+        s_ervo1 = s_ervo1 + newgain;
+        //if(reading < discrpm){ s_ervo1 = s_ervo1 + gain; }
+        //if(reading > discrpm){ s_ervo1 = s_ervo1 - gain; }
+        if(reading == discrpm){ count++;
+            if(count >= 10){ break; }
+        }
+        wait_ms(_RPM_CHANGE_DELAY_MS);
+    }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dshift_combine" : Function to combine all shift reg
+// elements into a single 16bit variable, for shifting.
+// This will return the 16bit variable.
+uint16_t dshift_combine(void) {
+    uint16_t sdata_out = 0x0000;     //clear the output shifter
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_a << 15);    //now combine all elements
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_b << 14);    //into the 16bits
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_c << 13);    //
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_d << 12);    //
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_e << 11);    //
+    sdata_out |= (sdigi_f << 10);    //
+    sdata_out |= (mux00_ch << 8);    //
+    sdata_out |= (mux01_ch << 6);    //
+    sdata_out |= (mux02_ch << 4);    //
+    sdata_out |= (mux03_ch << 2);    //
+    sdata_out |= mux04_ch;           //
+    return sdata_out;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_mux_chan" : Function to configure one of the five
+// daughter board multiplexers. (0 to 4). Each multiplexer
+// can select channels 1,2,3 or high-impedance (0).
+// This will effect the digital shift outputs and the
+// multiplexer configuration.
+void set_mux_chan(uint8_t mux, uint8_t chan) {
+    switch(mux) {
+        case 0: mux00_ch = chan; break;
+        case 1: mux01_ch = chan; break;
+        case 2: mux02_ch = chan; break;
+        case 3: mux03_ch = chan; break;
+        case 4: mux04_ch = chan; break;
+    }
+    uint16_t sdata_out = 0x0000;     //clear the output shifter
+    sdata_out = dshift_combine();    //combine into 16bits
+    dshift_out(sdata_out);           //perform the shift
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "fdigi_out" : Function to assert digital outputs
+// attached directly to the mbed pins p29 and p30.
+void fdigi_out(uint8_t pin, bool pinval){
+    switch(pin) {
+        case 29: if(_p29_IO_Dir){p29_out = pinval;} break;
+        case 30: if(_p30_IO_Dir){p30_out = pinval;} break;
+    }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "sdigi_out" : Function to assert digital outputs
+// attached to the daughter board shift register.
+// digi channels a, b, c, d, e and f.
+// This will effect the digital shift outputs only.
+void sdigi_out(char digi_ch, bool pinval) {
+    switch(digi_ch) {
+        case 'a': sdigi_a = pinval; break;
+        case 'b': sdigi_b = pinval; break;
+        case 'c': sdigi_c = pinval; break;
+        case 'd': sdigi_d = pinval; break;
+        case 'e': sdigi_e = pinval; break;
+        case 'f': sdigi_f = pinval; break;
+    }
+    uint16_t sdata_out = 0x0000;     //clear the output shifter
+    sdata_out = dshift_combine();    //combine into 16bits
+    dshift_out(sdata_out);           //perform the shift
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "rotate_scene_cont" : Function to turn ranging scene
+// to the left or the right by a small amount
+void rotate_scene_cont(uint8_t direction){
+    while(disc1_in < 0.5f){}  //wait for signal to go high
+    wait_us(100);   //short pause
+    while(disc1_in > 0.5f){}  //wait for signal to go low
+    set_mux_chan(0,2);      //allow rotate servo to move
+    switch(direction){
+        case 'l': {s_ervo3 = _def_servo3 + _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'L': {s_ervo3 = _def_servo3 + _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'r': {s_ervo3 = _def_servo3 - _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'R': {s_ervo3 = _def_servo3 - _ROTATE_SPEED; break;} }
+    wait_ms(_ROTATE_TIME_MS);
+    s_ervo3 = _def_servo3;
+    while(disc1_in < 0.5f){}  //wait for signal to go high
+    wait_us(100);   //short pause
+    while(disc1_in > 0.5f){}  //wait for signal to go low
+    set_mux_chan(0,3);      //stop rotate servo from move
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "rotate_scene" : Function to turn ranging scene
+// to the left or the right by a small amount
+void rotate_scene(uint8_t direction){
+    switch(direction){
+        case 'l': {s_ervo3 = s_ervo3 + _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'L': {s_ervo3 = s_ervo3 + _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'r': {s_ervo3 = s_ervo3 - _ROTATE_SPEED; break;}
+        case 'R': {s_ervo3 = s_ervo3 - _ROTATE_SPEED; break;} }
+    if(s_ervo3 < 0.0f){ s_ervo3 = 0.0f; }
+    if(s_ervo3 > 1.0f){ s_ervo3 = 1.0f; }
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "check_usb_rec_flg" : Function to see if any bytes
+// have come in, on the USB serial. Returns the
+// usb_receive_flg.
+bool check_usb_rec_flg(void){
+    return usb_receive_flg;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "clr_usb_rec_flg" : Function to clear the 
+// usb_receive_flg.
+void clr_usb_rec_flg(void){
+    usb_receive_flg = false;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_r" : Function to deal with serial bytes
+// being received via USB serial. When a byte is rec'd
+// it is copied to a circular buffer and then a rec'd
+// flag is asserted to show that action is needed.
+void usb_serial_r (void) {
+    //pc.printf("i'm in..\r\n");
+    uint8_t character = pc.getc();
+    if((usb_receive_pnt > (_USB_RECEIVE_BUF - 32)) &&
+       (character == _HOST_MSG_START)){
+        usb_receive_pnt = 0;    //reset to start of buffer
+        usb_receive_buf[usb_receive_pnt] = character; //save
+        usb_receive_pnt++;  //point to next empty buffer slot
+    }
+    else{
+        usb_receive_buf[usb_receive_pnt] = character; //save
+        usb_receive_pnt++;  //point to next empty buffer slot
+    }
+    usb_receive_flg = true;
+    //pc.putc(character);
+    //pc.putc(character); pc.putc(usb_receive_buf[usb_receive_pnt-1]); //for testing
+    //pc.printf("%d\r\n",usb_receive_pnt);
+    //pc.printf("%d\r\n",usb_receive_flg);
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_t" : Function to send array of characters
+// to the host PC via the usb serial. Returns the number
+// of characters written to the USB serial.
+uint8_t usb_serial_t (char txstring[]){
+    uint8_t count = 0;
+    while(txstring[count] != '\0'){
+        while((!pc.writeable())){wait_us(_USB_TX_WAIT_US);}
+        pc.putc(txstring[count]);
+        count++;
+    }
+    //pc.printf("%d",count);
+    return count;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "c_lookchk" : Function to check to see if the command
+// byte exists in any of the lookup tables. If it does
+// then true is returned.
+bool c_lookchk (uint8_t command){
+    //pc.printf("command is %c\r\n",command);
+    //pc.printf("c_matrix size is %d\r\n",sizeof(c_matrix));
+    bool retval = false;
+    for(uint8_t n=0;n<sizeof(c_matrix);n+=2){
+        if(c_matrix[n] == command){
+            retval = true;
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+    return retval;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "c_looklen" : Function to lookup the defined length of
+// the given command's data bytes. Returns the number of
+// data bytes that should exist. 0xFF denotes that the
+// command wasn't found in the lookup table.
+uint8_t c_looklen (uint8_t command){
+    //pc.printf("command is %c\r\n",command);
+    //pc.printf("c_matrix size is %d\r\n",sizeof(c_matrix));
+    uint8_t retval = 0xFF;
+    for(uint8_t n=0;n<sizeof(c_matrix);n+=2){
+        if(c_matrix[n] == command){
+            retval = c_matrix[n+1];
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+    return retval;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "check_msg" : That generates the final check byte from
+// the message found between tmp_pnt and chk_pnt. If the
+// check byte matches then true is returned.
+bool check_msg(uint8_t tmp_pnt, uint8_t chk_pnt){
+    
+    //usb_receive_buf[0] = 'a';
+    //usb_receive_buf[1] = 'b';
+    //usb_receive_buf[2] = 'c';
+    //usb_receive_buf[3] = '`';
+        
+    bool retval = false;
+    uint8_t tempxor = 0;
+    for(uint8_t n=tmp_pnt;n<chk_pnt;n++){
+        tempxor = tempxor ^ usb_receive_buf[n];
+        //pc.printf("n is %d, tempxor is %c\r\n",n,tempxor);
+    }
+    if(tempxor == _HOST_MSG_START){ tempxor++; }
+    if(tempxor == _MSG_END) { tempxor++; }
+    if(tempxor == _MBED_MSG_START) { tempxor++; }
+    //pc.printf("tempxor is %c\r\n",tempxor);
+    //pc.printf("checkbyte is %c\r\n",usb_receive_buf[chk_pnt]);
+    if(tempxor == usb_receive_buf[chk_pnt]){
+        retval = true;
+    }
+    return retval;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "stan_reply" : Function to send a standard reply from
+// the mBed to the Host PC. A standard reply is one that
+// confirms that the message sent by the host has been
+// actioned.
+void stan_reply(char command){
+    char msg[5] = {
+    _MBED_MSG_START,
+    command,
+    _MSG_END, 0, '\0' };
+    msg[3] = (_MBED_MSG_START ^ command) ^ _MSG_END;
+    if(msg[3] == _HOST_MSG_START){ msg[3]=msg[3]+1; }
+    if(msg[3] == _MSG_END) { msg[3]=msg[3]+1; }
+    if(msg[3] == _MBED_MSG_START) { msg[3]=msg[3]+1; }
+    usb_serial_t(msg);
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_bufscan" : Function to check the INPUT
+// BUFFER to see if a valid command has been received. If
+// so then the function returns with the command ID.
+uint8_t usb_serial_bufscan (void){
+    bool start_flag = false;
+    uint8_t ret_cmd = 0;
+    uint8_t temp_pnt = 0; uint8_t temp_end = 0;
+    uint8_t temp_cmd = 0; uint8_t chk_pnt = 0;
+    for(uint8_t n=0;n<_USB_RECEIVE_BUF;n++){
+        
+        //pc.printf("n = [%d]\r\n",n);
+        
+        if(usb_receive_buf[n] == _HOST_MSG_START){
+            //pc.printf("'start' found @ [%d]\r\n",n);
+            start_flag = true;  //if start found then
+            //pc.printf("start_flag = %s\r\n",start_flag ? "true" : "false");
+            temp_pnt = n;       //save the start pntr.
+            //pc.printf("temp_pnt = [%d]\r\n",temp_pnt);
+        }
+        //else{ pc.printf("[%d] is not a start byte\r\n",n);}
+        
+        if(((n-1) == temp_pnt) && (start_flag)){
+            //pc.printf("Previous byte was start byte\r\n");
+            //If startflag was set on previous iteration
+            //Then lookup the command (current byte)
+            start_flag = c_lookchk(usb_receive_buf[n]);
+            if(start_flag){
+                temp_cmd = usb_receive_buf[n];
+                //pc.printf("..valid command is [%d]\r\n",n);
+            }
+            //else{ pc.printf("..but [%d] not a valid command\r\n",n);}
+            //startflag will remain true if it's in any
+            //of the lookup tables. Make a copy of the
+            //valid command.
+        }
+        //else{ pc.printf("Previous byte wasnt start byte\r\n");}
+        
+        if((usb_receive_buf[n] == _MSG_END) &&
+           (start_flag)){
+            //pc.printf("'end' found @ [%d]\r\n",n);
+            //If startflag is still true and we find an
+            //end character then check len(data bytes).
+            temp_end = n;
+            //pc.printf("temp_end = [%d]\r\n",n);
+            //uint8_t j_f_test = c_looklen(temp_cmd);
+            //pc.printf("should have %d data bytes\r\n",j_f_test);
+            if(((temp_end - temp_pnt)-2) == 
+               c_looklen(temp_cmd)) { chk_pnt = n+1;
+                //pc.printf("..does have %d bytes\r\n",j_f_test);
+            }
+            //If the message is correct size we have to
+            //check the next byte is a check byte.
+            else { chk_pnt = 0;
+                //j_f_test = ((temp_end - temp_pnt)-2);
+                //pc.printf("..but instead has %d bytes\r\n",j_f_test);
+            }
+        }
+        //else{ pc.printf("[%d] not an end byte\r\n",n);}
+        
+        if((n == chk_pnt) && ((n-1) == temp_end)){
+            //pc.printf("[%d] should be check byte\r\n",n);
+            if(check_msg(temp_pnt, chk_pnt)){
+                //pc.printf("..the check byte is valid");
+                //save the data bytes somewhere
+                //pc.printf("*need to save data bytes somewhere*\r\n");
+                switch(temp_cmd) {
+                    case 'f': {
+                              c_data_0x66[0] = usb_receive_buf[n-4];
+                              c_data_0x66[1] = usb_receive_buf[n-3];
+                              c_data_0x66[2] = usb_receive_buf[n-2];
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              if((c_data_0x66[0] == '2') && (c_data_0x66[1] == '9'))
+                                { fdigi_out(29,(c_data_0x66[2]-48)); }
+                              if((c_data_0x66[0] == '3') && (c_data_0x66[1] == '0'))
+                                { fdigi_out(30,(c_data_0x66[2]-48)); }
+                              //pc.printf("%c%c%c",_MBED_MSG_START,temp_cmd,_MSG_END);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 's': {
+                              c_data_0x73[0] = usb_receive_buf[n-3];
+                              c_data_0x73[1] = usb_receive_buf[n-2];
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              sdigi_out(c_data_0x73[0], (c_data_0x73[1]-48));
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'i': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              pc.printf("\r\n");
+                              boot_msg();
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'y': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              int freq = directsync();
+                              set_discfreq(freq);
+                              freq_reply(freq, temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'p': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              int dfreq = get_disc_freq();
+                              freq_reply(dfreq, temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'm': {
+                              c_data_0x6D[0] = (usb_receive_buf[n-3]-48);
+                              c_data_0x6D[1] = (usb_receive_buf[n-2]-48);
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              set_mux_chan(c_data_0x6D[0],c_data_0x6D[1]);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'd': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              diag_reply();
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'r': {
+                              c_data_0x72[0] = (usb_receive_buf[n-4]-48);
+                              c_data_0x72[1] = (usb_receive_buf[n-3]-48);
+                              c_data_0x72[2] = (usb_receive_buf[n-2]-48);
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              float speedval = ((c_data_0x72[1]*10) + c_data_0x72[2]);
+                              speedval = speedval / 100;
+                              set_servo(c_data_0x72[0], speedval);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'q': {
+                              c_data_0x71[0] = (usb_receive_buf[n-4]-48);
+                              c_data_0x71[1] = (usb_receive_buf[n-3]-48);
+                              c_data_0x71[2] = (usb_receive_buf[n-2]-48);
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              int discrpm = (c_data_0x71[1]*10) + c_data_0x71[2];
+                              discrpm = discrpm + (c_data_0x71[0]*100);
+                              set_discfreq(discrpm);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 't': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              wait(5);
+                              mbed_reset();
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'v': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              volts_IR();
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'o': {
+                              c_data_0x6F[0] = usb_receive_buf[n-2];
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              rotate_scene_cont(c_data_0x6F[0]);
+                              stan_reply(temp_cmd);
+                              break;
+                              }
+                    case 'u': {
+                              command_clean(temp_pnt, chk_pnt);
+                              ultra_range();
+                              break;
+                              }
+                }
+                //pc.printf("'f' data bytes %c %c %c\r\n",c_data_0x66[0],c_data_0x66[1],c_data_0x66[2]);
+                //pc.printf("'b' data bytes %c %c\r\n",c_data_0x62[0],c_data_0x62[1]);
+                //pc.printf("'c' data bytes %c %c %c\r\n",c_data_0x63[0],c_data_0x63[1],c_data_0x63[2]);
+                ret_cmd = temp_cmd;
+            }
+        }
+        if(ret_cmd != 0){ break; }
+    }
+    //pc.printf("..returning ret_cmd\r\n");
+    return ret_cmd;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dio_setup" : Function to set up the standard digi IO
+void dio_setup (void){
+    p29_out = _def_p29_out;
+    p30_out = _def_p30_out;
+    //disc0_out = _def_disc0;
+    //disc1_out = _def_disc1;
+    disc2_out = _def_disc2;
+    //sync_out = _def_sync;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "servo_setup" : Function to set up the standard servos
+void servo_setup (void){
+    s_ervo1 = _def_servo1;
+    s_ervo2 = _def_servo2;
+    s_ervo3 = _def_servo3;
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_setup" : Function to set up the USB serial
+// interface.
+void usb_serial_setup (void){
+    uint8_t n;
+    for(n=0;n<_USB_RECEIVE_BUF;n++){ usb_receive_buf[n]=0x00;}
+    usb_receive_pnt = 0;    //clr buffer & setup pointer
+    usb_receive_flg = false;//clr the byte rec'd flag
+    pc.baud(_USB_BAUDRATE); //set the baudrate
+    pc.attach(&usb_serial_r);;  //configure the ISR  
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "scan_1s" : Function to check the recieve buffer
+// periodically (1s) to make sure there are no dormant
+// commands left in there.
+void scan_1s(void){
+    led1 = 1;                   //heartbeat
+    if(!check_usb_rec_flg()){
+        uint8_t holder = usb_serial_bufscan();
+        while( holder != 0 ){
+            holder = usb_serial_bufscan();
+        }
+    }
+     wait_us(10); led1 = 0;     //heartbeat
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "startup_config" : Function to set up all the defaults
+// for the system.
+void startup_config (void){
+    led1 = 0;
+    usb_serial_setup(); //set up serial interface
+    pc.printf(_BOOT_MESSAGE);
+    pc.printf("  USBSERIAL:");
+    pc.printf("%d:8:N:1\r\n",_USB_BAUDRATE);
+    boot_msg();     //display the boot message
+    dio_setup();    //set up standard digital IO
+    servo_setup();  //set up standard servos
+    uint16_t sdata_out = 0x0000;     //clear the output shifter
+    sdata_out = dshift_combine();    //combine into 16bits
+    dshift_out(sdata_out);           //perform the shift
+    pc.printf("   FDIGIOUT");
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_p29_out);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_p30_out);
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("   SDIGIOUT");
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutA);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutB);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutC);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutD);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutE);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_sdigioutF);
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("    MUXCONF");
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_mux00_ch);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_mux01_ch);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_mux02_ch);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_mux03_ch);
+    pc.printf(":%d",_def_mux04_ch);
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    pc.printf("      SERVO");
+    pc.printf(":%d",(_def_servo1*100));
+    pc.printf(":%d",(_def_servo2*100));
+    pc.printf(":%d",(_def_servo3*100));
+    pc.printf("\r\n");
+    scan.attach(&scan_1s, 1.0); // setup "scan_1s" to run every 1.0s
+}
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb daughter_core.h
--- /dev/null	Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 1970 +0000
+++ b/daughter_core.h	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -0,0 +1,217 @@
+// This header file is for the core firmware functions
+// associated with the mbed daughter board.
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "boot_msg" : Function to send a bootup message via the
+// usb serial link.
+void boot_msg(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "scan_1s" : Function to check the recieve buffer
+// periodically (1s) to make sure there are no dormant
+// commands left in there.
+void scan_1s(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "command_clean" : Function to clean a command from the
+// recieve buffer quickly.
+void command_clean(uint8_t t_pnt, uint8_t c_pnt);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "diag_reply" : Function to send diagnostics info back
+// to the host PC via the USB serial.
+void diag_reply(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dshift_out" : Function to shift data out via the
+// shift register.
+// This will effect the digital shift outputs and the
+// multiplexer configuration.
+void dshift_out(uint16_t sdata_out);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "freq_reply" : Function send a reply message back to
+// the host PC to say which frequency was detected on
+// the directsync pin. This will have been applied to the
+// motordrive also.
+void freq_reply(int freq, uint8_t command);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "volts_IR" : Function reads the analogue input voltage
+// present on the directsync_in pin
+void volts_IR(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "ultra_range" : Function performs an ultrasonic range
+// measurement and outputs the duration of the sensor
+// output pulse.
+void ultra_range(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "directsync" : Function read the input frequency on
+// the direct sync pin. This frequency should then be
+// applied to the motor drive. This routine will then
+// return the frequency it applied.
+int directsync(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "get_disc_freq" : Function read the frequency of the
+// spinning disc. This routine will then
+// return the frequency measured.
+int get_disc_freq(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_servo" : Function sets the servo speed as a
+// floating point fraction of 100%.
+void set_servo(uint8_t servo, float speedval);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "rotate_scene_cont" : Function to turn ranging scene
+// to the left or the right by a small amount
+void rotate_scene_cont(uint8_t direction);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "rotate_scene" : Function to turn ranging scene
+// to the left or the right by a small amount
+void rotate_scene(uint8_t direction);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_discfreq" : Function attempts to set the disc
+// rpm to the defined value. When rpm is reached it stops
+// trying.
+void set_discfreq(int discrpm);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dshift_combine" : Function to combine all shift reg
+// elements into a single 16bit variable, for shifting.
+// This will return the 16bit variable.
+uint16_t dshift_combine(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "set_mux_chan" : Function to configure one of the five
+// daughter board multiplexers. (0 to 4). Each multiplexer
+// can select channels 1,2,3 or high-impedance (0).
+// This will effect the multiplexer configuration.
+void set_mux_chan(uint8_t mux, uint8_t chan);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "print_array" : Function to send all character bytes
+// from an array out through the serial port.
+void print_array(char *array, uint8_t size);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "stan_reply" : Function to send a standard reply from
+// the mBed to the Host PC. A standard reply is one that
+// confirms that the message sent by the host has been
+// actioned.
+void stan_reply(char command);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "fdigi_out" : Function to assert digital outputs
+// attached directly to the mbed pins p29 and p30.
+void fdigi_out(uint8_t pin, bool pinval);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "sdigi_out" : Function to assert digital outputs
+// attached to the daughter board shift register.
+// digi channels a, b, c, d, e and f.
+// This will effect the digital shift outputs only.
+void sdigi_out(char digi_ch, bool pinval);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "check_usb_rec_flg" : Function to see if any bytes
+// have come in, on the USB serial. Returns the
+// usb_receive_flg.
+bool check_usb_rec_flg(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "clr_usb_rec_flg" : Function to clear the 
+// usb_receive_flg.
+void clr_usb_rec_flg(void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_r" : Function to deal with serial bytes
+// being received via USB serial. When a byte is rec'd
+// it is copied to a circular buffer and then a rec'd
+// flag is asserted to show that action is needed.
+void usb_serial_r (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_t" : Function to send array of characters
+// to the host PC via the usb serial. Returns the number
+// of characters written to the USB serial.
+uint8_t usb_serial_t (char txstring[]);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "c_lookchk" : Function to check to see if the command
+// byte exists in any of the lookup tables. If it does
+// then true is returned.
+bool c_lookchk (uint8_t command);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "c_looklen" : Function to lookup the defined length of
+// the given command's data bytes. Returns the number of
+// data bytes that should exist.
+uint8_t c_looklen (uint8_t command);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "check_msg" : That generates the final check byte from
+// the message found between tmp_pnt and chk_pnt. If the
+// check byte matches then true is returned.
+bool check_msg(uint8_t tmp_pnt, uint8_t chk_pnt);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_bufscan" : Function to check the INPUT
+// BUFFER to see if a valid command has been received. If
+// so then the function returns with the command ID.
+uint8_t usb_serial_bufscan (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "usb_serial_setup" : Function to set up the USB serial
+// interface.
+void usb_serial_setup (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "dio_setup" : Function to set up the standard digi IO
+void dio_setup (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "servo_setup" : Function to set up the standard servos
+void servo_setup (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
+// "startup_config" : Function to set up all the defaults
+// for the system.
+void startup_config (void);
+/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
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diff -r d88699a0905a -r d74124f266cb main.cpp
--- a/main.cpp	Fri Mar 01 13:33:02 2013 +0000
+++ b/main.cpp	Wed Aug 10 08:01:00 2016 +0000
@@ -1,14 +1,21 @@
-#include "mbed.h"
-#include "USBSerial.h"
- 
-//Virtual serial port over USB
-USBSerial serial;
+#include "core_defines.h"       //for all global constant definitions
+#include "mbed.h"               //to include the mBed library
+#include "Servo.h"              //to include the mBed Servo library
+#include "daughter_core.h"      //for all daughter board core functions
+
  
-int main(void) {
- 
-    while(1)
-    {
-        serial.printf("I am a virtual serial port\r\n");
-        wait(1);
+int main() {
+    startup_config();
+    usb_serial_t("BOOT COMPLETE\r\n");
+    
+    while(1) {
+        if(check_usb_rec_flg()){
+                                    
+            //char comm[1];
+            //comm[0] = usb_serial_bufscan();
+            //usb_serial_t(comm);
+            usb_serial_bufscan();
+            clr_usb_rec_flg();
+        }
     }
 }
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