Back to the catalog
Software — free catalog
Embedded power controller with safety e-stop and led indicators
A NASA software catalog entry available for reuse or request.
About this technology
Overview
The software runs on an embedded system which is controlling the power to computers and sensors within a robot. The software monitors voltages and currents and enables or disables the voltage regulators and load switches to power the various loads. The software also has control over an e-stop and lights to indicate the estop is enabled or disabled. The software can control the brightness of high brightness LEDs.