Copper v0.2.3
Copper v0.2.3 Release
We are pleased to announce the release of Copper v0.2.3, which includes several new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Below is a summary of the key changes in this release:
New Features
SN754410 Driver Support #40: Added a new driver for the SN754410 motor driver. This driver allows easy integration with motor control applications, providing robust support for H-bridge motor control on a wide range of systems. This driver is fully compatible with the BalanceHAT.
ADS7883 Driver #39: Introduced a driver for the ADS7883, a 12-bit SPI ADC. This addition includes comprehensive documentation in the README to facilitate setup and integration. The ADS7883 driver is also compatible with the BalanceHAT.
Enhancements
macOS Development Support #25: Copper can now be developed on macOS! The CI/CD pipeline has been updated to support macOS, ensuring cross-platform compatibility for all users.
cu29_clock Enhancements #32: Added a division feature to the cu29_clock, allowing more granular time management and synchronization within the Copper runtime.
Structured Log Index File in Debug Mode #30: Removed the requirement for an index file in debug mode within struct_log, simplifying the debugging process ie. only the config and the executable needs to be deployed for the debug build and you get a standard debug text logging.
Logging Slabs Addition #24: The current unified logger works with big memory mapped files. Initially we thought we could rely on the mmap resize feature of the kernel api but it just doesn't work. We are reverting into building "slabs", ie dividing the data logger into large files. Those files can be concatenated and read or directly read from the log exporter.
The full release notes are published here.
To follow along with our development plan, you can find the things we are working on in the readme.
As usual, if you have a question or need some help to implement Copper on your robot, come chat with us on gitter/matrix
