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firebird_v module installation guide
https://github.com/agrawalchaitany/firebird_v
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firebird_v module installation guide
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/agrawalchaitany/firebird_v
- Owner: agrawalchaitany
- Created: 2024-03-02T17:32:27.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-07T13:57:30.000Z (4 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-07T14:38:05.748Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: atmega2560, avrdude, avrdude-av, firebird-v, robot
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# 🤖 Firebird V Programming Guide
## Overview
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for programming the Firebird V robot using Atmel Studio and flashing code onto the ATmega2560 microcontroller.
## 📋 Prerequisites
- Computer with Windows OS
- Atmel Studio 6
- Firebird V robot
- STK cable
## 🔧 Installation Steps
### 1. Install Atmel Studio 6
- Download from [Atmel Studio Resources](https://elsi.e-yantra.org/resources)
- **Important:** Select the "file include" checkbox during installation
### 2. Set Up Your Project in Atmel Studio
#### Create a New Project
1. Launch Atmel Studio
2. Click **New Project**
3. Choose **GCC C Executable Project**
#### Configure Microcontroller
1. In the project setup window, select **ATmega2560**
2. Click **OK**
### 3. Coding and Building
#### Write Your Code
- Use the code editor to develop your program
#### Build the Solution
1. Click **Build**
2. Select **Build Solution**
3. Verify successful build message
#### Locate Hex File
1. Right-click project name
2. Select **Open Contingency Folder**
3. Navigate to **debug** folder
4. Find your `.hex` file
### 4. Flashing Code to Firebird V
#### Prepare for Flashing
1. Open **AVRDUDE_ATMEGA2560** folder
2. Locate **stkrun.bat**
#### Flash the Code
1. Open Command Prompt in the AVRDUDE folder
2. Type `stkrun`
3. Provide path to your `.hex` file
4. Connect Firebird V with STK cable
5. Press **Enter** to upload code
## ⚠️ Important Notes
- Install all necessary drivers before flashing
- Ensure Firebird V is powered on
- Verify proper cable connection
## 🚀 Troubleshooting
- Check cable connections
- Verify driver installations
- Confirm correct `.hex` file selection
## 📚 Resources
- [Atmel Studio Official Documentation](https://www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tools-tools-and-software/microchip-studio-for-avr-and-sam-devices)
- [Firebird V introduction](https://youtu.be/cL9gz8EEXgY?si=NtXmMQX9xHrkJCJt)
## 🤝 Contributing
Found an issue? Please open a GitHub issue or submit a pull request.
**Happy Robotics Programming!** 🤖👩💻👨💻