Introduction
As of 2021 Makelangelo-firmware is now built and uploaded with PlatformIO. These instructions will show you how to build & upload from any windows-based device running VSCode.
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Install Github Desktop (or your favorite flavor of git)
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Clone the Makelangelo-firmware repository. I will clone to local directory ~/Makelangelo-firmware/
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Click on the PlatformIO plugin
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Click Quick Access PIO Home > Open
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Click Open Project and then
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Open your copy of folder ~/Makelangelo-firmware/
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Click on "Explorer"
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Click on "Switch PlatformIO Environment"
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Choose your environment. The first part of each name should be the board type. The second part of each name is the CNC style.
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Compile your code to make sure there are no errors.
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If your board allows and is connected, upload your code.
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If your board communicates over serial USB, connect here.
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Early Makelangelo robots had 400 steps-per-turn on each motor, or 0.9 degrees per step.
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Newer models have 200 steps, or 1.8 degrees per step.
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in configure_motors.h you may need to tell the machine which kind of motors you have. the line starting with // is ignored and will have no effect.
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In this example, the code is set for 200 step motors.
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Once this is set correctly, upload the firmware again.
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Some boards must be updated by copying firmware to an SD card. If you're reading this, come to Discord and tell me to finish this section.
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