STM32 Ball Balancing System with Desktop Interface

This repository contains the source code and documentation for an Ball Balancing System using STM32 microcontroller, including an interactive Desktop Interface.

Features

• Desktop Interface:

  • User-friendly interface built with Python.
  • Real-time visualization of the ball's position using Matplotlib.
  • Serial communication for interaction with the STM32 microcontroller.

• STM32 F746ZG Microcontroller:

  • Custom firmware to control and monitor the ball's position.
  • Integration with sensors and a servo motor for precise ball control.

• Sensor Integration:

  • Use of two HCSR-04 ultrasonic sensors for accurate ball position measurement.
  • Timer-based configurations for efficient sensor data acquisition.

• Keypad Control:

  • The project includes a keypad interface allowing the user to set the position of the ball manually.

• LCD Display:

  • An LCD to provide feedback on the ball's position and display the user's setpoint input.

• Logging:

  • Data logging of ball position over time.
  • Exportable logs in CSV format for further analysis.
  • Real-time plotting for immediate visual feedback.

Mechanical Structure

3D-Printed Components

-- TO BE ADDED.

Installation

STM32CubeIDE

To develop and flash the firmware for the STM32 microcontroller, we recommend using STM32CubeIDE. Follow these steps to install STM32CubeIDE:

1. Download and install STM32CubeIDE.

2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/stm32-ball-balancing.git
   cd stm32-ball-balancing

3. Open STM32CubeIDE and configure the project settings.

4. Build and flash the firmware to your STM32 board.