Electrochemical Cell Charger/Discharger/Tester -- README {#mainpage}

Most recent version of this repository can be found in:

• Bitbucket

Documentation

• Full documentation in HTLM version can be found in [repository directory]/documentation/htlm/index.htlm

What is this repository for?

• This repository was created to be used in conjuction with the integrated system known as "Charger_discharger.V5". The latest . It was created to control the PIC16F1786 installed for feedback control and serial logging.
• Hardware version: Charger_discharger.V5
• PCB design files located in [repository directory]/pcb/

How do I get set up?

• Connect usign serial cable model "TTL-232R-5V-AJ".
• Serial terminal Start with the following settings BR:57600 kbps, Data: 8 bit, Parity: none, Stop bits: 1, Flow control: none. Press "ESC" to restart and show the main menu. Set the desired configuration following the instructions.
• LabView logger program A program for receiving, saving and plotting the test data is included in the repository, in the directory labview_logger/logger.exe. The following programs are needed in order to run this program in a PC that does not have LabView installed:
  • LabVIEW Run-Time Engine 2016 - (64-bit)
  • NI-VISA Run-Time Engine 16.0 The program creates the directory c:/logger_data to store the data.

Contribution guidelines

• If you want to propose a review or need to modify the code for any reason first clone this repository in your PC and create a new branch for your changes. Once your changes are complete and fully tested ask the administrator permission to push this new branch into the source.
• If you just want to do local changes instead you can download a zip version of the repository and do all changes locally in your PC.

Who do I talk to?

• Juan J. Rojas