jlab-sensing/ENTS-node-firmware

Add method for clearing buffer

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#154 opened on Nov 15, 2024

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Description

Describe the Enhancement Part of #69 allows the upload buffer to be restored after a reset event. When we're testing the firmware "random" value can be inserted onto the fram that can polute future data. Starting this thread with potential ways to having methods of resetting the buffer before deployments.

Benefits

  • Prevent random data from being uploaded to key "cells" on dirtviz. Minimize post processing requirements.

Possible Drawbacks

  • Added software/hardware complexity
  • User error removing data

Additional Context I've though of the following:

  • Adding hardware button that clears the FRAM buffer
  • Button on GUI that clears the buffer

I'm leaning towards the GUI software implementation. When the board is configured it can be reset at the same time.

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Research direction
Explore GUI or hardware button implementation for FRAM buffer clear; review existing reset/restore logic in firmware.
Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded iot
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
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Fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
Cembedded systems
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30