pic: cRIO CAN Jag

[s1900ahon]

Originally Posted by Jon236

I was interested in ordering the RDK in order to find out how to address the Jag's firmware. I'm sure we would be interested in your experience with this system.

What do you mean 'address'? Update? Modify? Understand?

As Gdeaver points out, you should grab the materials included with the RDK. The same documents are downloadable from the Luminary Micro (now TI) web site. These will likely go a long way in addressing your questions.
(see http://www.luminarymicro.com/products/rdk_bdc.html).

FYI, the RDK comes with the following components...
1. A modified Jaguar. The only modification from the stock FIRST units is that the JTAG header is populated. This allows for firmware download and debug. Firmware download can also be done over CAN but debug cannot be done over CAN.
2. An interface board for debug (MDL-ADA2). This converts the small connector on Jaguar with the evaluation board (which also serves as a USB-to-JTAG interface).
3. A LM3S2965 eval board with preloaded CAN console software.
4. A small motor.
5. A small power supply is included.
6. A CD with firmware, schematics, BOM, gerbers, CAN console application, etc.
7. LM3S2965 to Jaguar CAN cable.
8. A cable that connects the LM3S2965 board and MDL-ADA2 board.

So, if you really wanted to do your own enhancements to Jaguar (say as a senior project for a EE degree - but not for FIRST legal use) you could:
a. Download the CD documents.
b. Use a stock Jaguar and solder in the header (the part number is documented in the BOM from (a) ).
c. Purchase #2 and #3.
d. Make your own #7.