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-======4.2 Using BLOX with the Arduino IDE ======+====== 5.2 Using BLOX with the Arduino IDE ======
  
 The Arduino IDE provides a flexible and powerful environment for programming BLOX devices using traditional code-based methods. This guide will help you get started by installing the Arduino IDE, setting up the ESP32 cores, and adding the necessary libraries. The Arduino IDE provides a flexible and powerful environment for programming BLOX devices using traditional code-based methods. This guide will help you get started by installing the Arduino IDE, setting up the ESP32 cores, and adding the necessary libraries.
  
-=====4.2.1 Requirements=====+---- 
 + 
 +===== 5.2.1 Requirements =====
  
 Before getting started, ensure that you have the following: Before getting started, ensure that you have the following:
  
-- A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux. +  * A computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux. 
-- An internet connection to download the necessary software and libraries.+  * An internet connection to download the necessary software and libraries.
  
-=====4.2.2 Installing Arduino IDE 2=====+---- 
 + 
 +===== 5.2.2 Installing Arduino IDE 2 =====
  
 **Download Arduino IDE 2**: **Download Arduino IDE 2**:
  
-Visit https://www.arduino.cc/en/software and select the appropriate version for your operating system.+Visit [[https://www.arduino.cc/en/software|https://www.arduino.cc/en/software]] and select the appropriate version for your operating system.
  
 **Install the IDE**: **Install the IDE**:
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 Follow the installation instructions provided on the website. Once the installation is complete, launch the Arduino IDE. Follow the installation instructions provided on the website. Once the installation is complete, launch the Arduino IDE.
  
-=====4.2.3 Installing the ESP32 Cores=====+---- 
 + 
 +===== 5.2.3 Installing the ESP32 Cores =====
  
 **Open the Arduino IDE**: **Open the Arduino IDE**:
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 In the "Additional Boards Manager URLs" field, enter the following URL: In the "Additional Boards Manager URLs" field, enter the following URL:
  
-> https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json+> [[https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json|https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json]]
  
-      
 Click "OK" to save the preferences. Click "OK" to save the preferences.
  
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 In the search bar, type "ESP32" and install the latest version of the ESP32 by Espressif Systems. In the search bar, type "ESP32" and install the latest version of the ESP32 by Espressif Systems.
  
-=====4.2.4 Installing the OpenBuilds BLOX Library=====+---- 
 + 
 +===== 5.2.4 Installing the OpenBuilds BLOX Library =====
  
 **Open the Library Manager**: **Open the Library Manager**:
  
 Go to `Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries`. Go to `Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries`.
- 
  
 **Search for the BLOX Library**: **Search for the BLOX Library**:
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 Click "Install" to add the library to your Arduino IDE. Click "Install" to add the library to your Arduino IDE.
  
-Alternatively, you can install the library manually by downloading it from the https://github.com/OpenBuilds/OpenBuildsBLOX/+Alternatively, you can install the library manually by downloading it from the [[https://github.com/OpenBuilds/OpenBuildsBLOX/|https://github.com/OpenBuilds/OpenBuildsBLOX/]]
  
-=====4.2.5 Getting Started with BLOX on Arduino IDE=====+---- 
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 +===== 5.2.5 Getting Started with BLOX on Arduino IDE =====
  
 **Select the ESP32-S3 Board**: **Select the ESP32-S3 Board**:
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 Connect the BLOX device to your computer via USB. Ensure the correct port is selected in `Tools > Port`. Connect the BLOX device to your computer via USB. Ensure the correct port is selected in `Tools > Port`.
  
-Also set: +Also set:
  
   * USB CDC On Boot = Enabled   * USB CDC On Boot = Enabled
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 {{:docs:blox:pasted:20240814-204154.png}} {{:docs:blox:pasted:20240814-204154.png}}
  
-=====4.2.6 Pinmap for custom firmware =====+---- 
 + 
 +===== 5.2.6 Pinmap for custom firmware =====
  
 If you are not planning on using our library to control the onboard devices as part of your code, you can use the Pin map below to get you started with your own code If you are not planning on using our library to control the onboard devices as part of your code, you can use the Pin map below to get you started with your own code
 <code> <code>
 +
 // WS2812 LEDs // WS2812 LEDs
 #define LED_PIN         48 #define LED_PIN         48
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 // Stepper 1 // Stepper 1
-#define DIR_1           8  +#define DIR_1           8 
-#define STEP_1          9 +#define STEP_1          9
 #define ENABLE_1        10 #define ENABLE_1        10
 #define FAULT_1         11 #define FAULT_1         11
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 #define DIR_2           12 #define DIR_2           12
 #define STEP_2          13 #define STEP_2          13
-#define ENABLE_2        14  +#define ENABLE_2        14 
-#define FAULT_2         15 +#define FAULT_2         15
 // Remember to setup MCP4725 I2C DAC (Addr 0x61) to set Stepper Driver Current // Remember to setup MCP4725 I2C DAC (Addr 0x61) to set Stepper Driver Current
  
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 // SD Card // SD Card
 #define SD_CS           5 #define SD_CS           5
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 +void setCurrent(float milliAmps) {
 +  // Calculate reference voltage: Convert milliAmps to mV output from DAC
 +  float millivolt = milliAmps / 5.0 / 0.22;
 +
 +  // Map the millivolt value to the DAC range (0 to 3300 mV to 0 to 4096)
 +  int dacValue = map(millivolt, 0, 3300, 0, 4096);
 +
 +  // Your own logic here to apply the dacValue to the correct DAC to set the current
 +}
 +
 </code> </code>
 +
 +----
 +
 +
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