Data Sheet

Core Spartan Documentation Modern Robotics, Inc
Version 3.0.3 Page 14
Step 5
If you have successfully compiled and uploaded the program to your Core Spartan
Controller you will notice the Red and Blue on board LEDs are blinking with a 50mS
on/off cycle.
When the Core Spartan Controller is first connected the Red and Blue LEDs will blink
back and forth at a slow pace. If you have successfully compiled and uploaded the
program to your Core Spartan Controller, the LEDs will blink at a much faster rate (50ms
intervals).
4.4. Using your Spartan
There will be times when you want to leave your Core Spartan Controller connected to your
computer to use the serial monitor for debugging programs. There will also be time where
you will want to run your robot free of anything tethering the robot to one location (USB
cable).
When using the Spartan Robot free of connections, you will first want to verify that a
program was successfully uploaded to your Core Spartan Controller before disconnecting
from the computer. Once your program is uploaded and disconnected from the computer
you will need to turn the power switch located on the left side of the Core Spartan
Controller to the ON position.
The Spartan Robot will now be running on battery power and when powered on, run your
code. Hitting the RESET button on the Core Spartan Controller will reset your code and
variables as well as start the program from the beginning.
Refer to section 5 of this document for further information on the Core Spartan Controller.