#open_robotics_embedded
Seriously any questions get at me max.prokopenko@gmail.com
###Organization of this repo
  the_plan/ outlines philosophy, long-term goals, and specifications
  USB_drivers/ drivers for programmers, interfaces etc.
  libraries/ holds usefuls source code that is not project-specific and device symbols/footprints
  projects/ contains subfolders, each one dedicated to a single project
    Each project subfolder is meant to correspond 1-to-1 with a physical module
    Module-specific schematics, PCB files, project source code, and other info go in these
###How to program a module
####Using USB-serial with Arduino IDE Most projects are not Arduino-compatible now
  Retrieve the latest version of this repository
  Find the folder of the module you want to program
  Open the .ino file in Arduino
  Select the appropriate board and serial port from the Tools dropdown
  Hit upload ####Setting up Atmel Studio for programming over USB-serial
  Select Tools -> External tools
    Choose Add
    Set Title to 'Serial Program'
    Change the command to your Arduino directory that includes avrdude
      Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\tools\avr\bin\avrdude.exe
    Change the Arguments to match your situation, replacing COM16 with the COM port you are using       Example: -C"C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\hardware\tools\avr\etc\avrdude.conf" -patmega328p -carduino -P\.\COM16 -b57600 -U flash:w:"$(ProjectDir)Debug$(ItemFileName).hex":i -v
    Click ok
    Now to program, select Tools -> Serial Program
    AVRdude manual

###Tools
git
  Windows install
  Linux/Unix install
Arduino IDE
  http://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software
Atmel Studio (Windows or Linux/UNIX with a VM)
  http://www.atmel.com/microsite/atmel_studio6
  You will want to install the Visual Micro extension
AVRdude
  http://www.nongnu.org/avrdude

Email me! max@theprogrammingclub.com
I want to make this documentation effective
###Git workflow:
git pull origin master
[do your stuff]
git add [new files]
git pull origin master
git commit -am "[commit message]"
git push origin master

In case of Git conflicts:
git checkout -b [some name that indicates this branch is screwed up]
  Initiate a pull request on github.com

###Helpful links/tips for ICSP(In-Circuit Serial Programming)
  Arduino MegaISP
  Installing a bootloader
  Programming with mac OS X
  Bootloader flashing

  Example Makefile settings (OS X):
DEVICE = atmega328p
CLOCK = 14745600
PROGRAMMER = -c avrisp -b 19200 -U flash:w:main.hex -P /dev/tty.usbserial-A600bTaM -v
OBJECTS = main.o
FUSES = -U efuse:w:0x05:m hfuse:w:0xd6:m -U lfuse:w:0xff:m
  Similar command-line invocation of avrdude, without fuses:
avrdude -c avrisp -b 19200 -U flash:w:main.hex -P /dev/tty.usbserial-AL0151UO

  If you are receiving stk500 errors when attempting to program via ICSP try holding down the RESET button of the programmer (or Arduino as ISP) right before you program