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In this project, we will attempt to "combine" all the FreeRTOS knowledge into a single assignment. | In this project, we will attempt to "combine" all the FreeRTOS knowledge into a single assignment. | ||
| − | After completing the assignment, you will get a | + | After completing the assignment, you will get a sense of how the CPU is utilized, and how to use a new FreeRTOS event group API. All together, you should achieve a better sense of designing your tasks and using the File I/O for debugging purposes. |
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# Create a '''<code>watchdog task</code>''' that monitors the operation of the two tasks. | # Create a '''<code>watchdog task</code>''' that monitors the operation of the two tasks. | ||
#* Use high priority for this task. | #* Use high priority for this task. | ||
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#* Use a timeout of 1 second, and wait for all the bits to set. If there are two tasks, wait for bit1, and bit2 etc. | #* Use a timeout of 1 second, and wait for all the bits to set. If there are two tasks, wait for bit1, and bit2 etc. | ||
#* If you fail to detect the bits are set, that means that the other tasks did not reach the end of the loop. | #* If you fail to detect the bits are set, that means that the other tasks did not reach the end of the loop. | ||
#* In the event of failed to detect the bits, append a file (stuck.txt) with the information about which task may be "stuck" | #* In the event of failed to detect the bits, append a file (stuck.txt) with the information about which task may be "stuck" | ||
#* Open the file, append the data, and close the (stuck.txt) file to flush out the data immediately. | #* Open the file, append the data, and close the (stuck.txt) file to flush out the data immediately. | ||
| + | #* Extra Credit: Every sixty seconds, save the CPU usage info to a file named "cpu.txt". See terminal command "infoHandler" for reference. Open the file, write the file, and close it immediately so the data is immediately flushed. | ||
# Create a terminal command to "suspend" and "resume" a task by name. | # Create a terminal command to "suspend" and "resume" a task by name. | ||
#* "task suspend task1" should suspend a task named "task1" | #* "task suspend task1" should suspend a task named "task1" | ||
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What you created is a "software watchdog". This means that in an event when a loop is stuck, or a task is frozen, you can save relevant information such that you can debug at a later time. | What you created is a "software watchdog". This means that in an event when a loop is stuck, or a task is frozen, you can save relevant information such that you can debug at a later time. | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 25 January 2019
Socialledge is moving to two portals.
- The Wiki will remain here for general references about the SJ-One board, and to document student reports.
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