Troubleshooting Feelix

Solutions to common issues with Feelix.

Check if your computer recognizes the microcontroller when its connected via USB.
Make sure you are trying to connect to the right port. When Feelix recognizes the microcontroller, the vendor will be displayed.
When using an STM32 microcontroller, make sure the device is in RUN mode.
Make sure the port is not in use by another program (e.g. Serial monitor of the Arduino IDE)
If the microcontroller is not recognized, press the RESET button while the microcontroller is connected to the computer. For Teensy more details on troubleshooting the connection with the Teensy visit https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/troubleshoot.html.
In case the microcontroller is not recognized, test it on a different USB port or computer if possible. The STM32 board uses USB2.0.
Try to restart Feelix in case the microcontroller is recognized by the computer but not by Feelix.

Try to recalibrate the motor
Make sure the right number of pole-pairs are specified (see hardware settings) If not, recalibrate the motor.
Check if the motor is receiving power
Check if the supply voltage in the motor settings is similar to the power supplied to the motor

Check if the sensor is still working
Upload example code from the SimpleFOC library to read the sensor value
Arduino IDE => examples => simpleFOC => utils => sensor_test => magnetic_sensor => magnetic sensor spi example
If the sensor value is not read, check your wiring. In case there are no problems with the wiring, the issue is probably caused by a broken sensor.

Check if SimpleFOC library is installed
SimpleFOC version 2.2.3 may not be compiling, downgrade to 2.2.2 or 2.2.1 to resolve the issue

Is your issue not listed here? Report it on github.

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