NUbots / NUbots/NUcontroller

Setting DXL_PWR GPIO pin while a binary is running in the NUC results to a freeze that needs a power cycle to fix

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Description

Hypothesised to be because the NUC is drawing more current due to operation and setting a GPIO pin causes a catastrophic voltage dip that results to a need to power cycle the whole robot to get it to be responsive again.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the freeze on the NUC while a binary is running and DXL_PWR GPIO is set. Compare the robot's behavior before and after the GPIO change, including whether a power cycle is required. Done means the cause is identified and a verified fix or mitigation is documented.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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