diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e57041f..7237917 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ # Micro Manipulator Stepper (Page under construction) This project contains an open source low-cost, easy-to-build motorized **XYZ Micro-Manipulator** motion controll platform achieving sub micrometer precision. -It's designed for applications such as optical alignment, probing electronic components, and microscopy. +It's designed for applications such as optical alignment, probing electronic components, and microscopy. Please watch the for information about the device and how it is build: ![An Open Source Motorized XYZ Micro-Manipulator](https://youtu.be/MgQbPdiuUTw) ![DeviceInMotion](images/overview.gif) @@ -54,6 +54,11 @@ It implements path planning with look-ahead and unlike many other motion control Image 2 +#### Building and Flashing the Firmware + +For building and flashing the firmware, visual studio code (available for free in windows and linux) is recommended. +Install the PlattformIO addon and open the firmware folder. You can now build and flash the firmware like any other PlattformIO project. + ### ⚙ G-Code Interface The firmware supports only a small subset of G-Code commands listed below.