This is the easiest way to get started with programming your hexbright.
Automatic overheat protection (adjustable in hexbright.h OVERHEAT_TEMPERATURE)
Automatic low-battery detection (no spontaneous power-offs if too much power is drawn)
All hardware management is done internal to the library; you can focus on firmware features, not implementation.
Multiple debug modes to help diagnose problems (DEBUG in hexbright.h)
libraries/hexbright/hexbright.h has a list of all available methods in the api, and is fairly well commented.
(also use it to set DEBUG modes, enable printing, or to save space)
'up_n_down' and 'tactical' are probably the two most popular programs for daily use.
'temperature_calibration' is one of the simplest programs you could write.
'functional' is a basic example of how a program might have multiple modes.
'down_light' contains an example of using the accelerometer.
I have translated most of the original sample programs to the library here: https://github.com/dhiltonp/samples
Be aware that this library is a work in progress. In particular,
Enjoy!
Setting up your development environment (development environment setup, minus driver install).
How to share your code on github.
Download and install arduino and the CP210x driver (Use a VCP Driver Kit from here).
Download this folder/repository using one of the following methods, accessible at the top of the project page.
Open the arduino ide, and click on 'File'->'Preferences' in the menu.
Set your sketchbook location to the location of this folder (where this README file is found).
Restart arduino.
In arduino, click on 'Tools'->'Board'->'Hexbright' as your device type.
With your hexbright unplugged, go to 'Tools'->'Serial Port' and look at the options.
Now plug in your hexbright and go to 'Tools'->'Serial Port'. Select the new option. (On linux, there may be a delay of over a minute before the device appears.)
Underneath the 'Sketch' and 'Tools' menu options, there is an up arrow (to open a program). Click on it, go to 'programs', and select a program.
Under 'Edit', there is a right arrow. Click it to upload the program.