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Unread 31-01-2011, 11:25
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Re: Jaguar Speed Control Only Reaches 50% of Setpoint

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Originally Posted by techhelpbb View Post
It is my understanding, though I could be wrong, that the FIRST firmware differs from the commercial firmware.

I know that the FIRST firmware operates in trusted mode where as I'm fairly sure the commercial firmware does not.

Also I've noted that TI has mentioned to other people using the 'Jaguar' for non-FRC purpose they shouldn't use the FIRST firmware as the FIRST firmware has 'safety features' for FIRST (basically).
FIRST firmware versions implement safety features that allow the cRIO to disable the Jaguars when it needs to. All the operation code (PID, H-Bridge, etc.) is the same as the non-FIRST release and is available for download off of www.ti.com/rdk-bdc24.

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Originally Posted by techhelpbb View Post
Is it just me or does this link not work:
"Stellaris® RDK-BDC24 Brushed DC Motor Control Module User's Manual"
The broken links are happening because we are slowly transitioning to TI web. You can find the getting started guides and manuals on the Jaguar Microsite either at www.luminarymicro.com/jaguar or www.ti.com/jaguar. You can also find the most up-to-date product pages at www.ti.com/mdl-bdc24 and www.ti.com/rdk-bdc24.

Note the two different pages, 'mdl' and 'rdk'. MDL is the module version (same exact firmware, but sold as an individual unit) and RDK is the Reference Design Kit that comes with more development tools to develop with Jaguar. That is why the source code is listed on the RDK page and not the MDL page.
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