Dobot Source Code - Compilation and Updating Firmware


#1

Continuing the discussion from [IMP] Dobot 1.0 Major Release:

I am able to compile and build code using Arduino IDE 1.6.12 successfully. I can connect to ATmega 2560 controller using Arduino over USB cable. So I am all setup to download the sketch that I built from sources. However before I do so I want to know:

1- After the upgrade will I loose sensor calibration? or is there anything else that I need to be aware of to restore DoBot to same exact state?

2- There is difference in size of .hex file that gets generated with the sources and the one shipped with the DoBot tools (hex\DobotFirmware.hex). So I wanted to ask if I lose any functionality when I use hex file that generated using sources or it will provide exact same functionality?


#2

For question1 , you will not loose the sensor calibration, and you can use DobotTools to update the firmware to restore to the same exact state. Regarding to your second question, yes it will provide the same functionality.