Alpakka Firmware
Alpakka controller reference firmware (for Raspberry Pi Pico)
Project links
- Alpakka Manual.
- Alpakka Firmware. (you are here)
- Alpakka PCB.
- Alpakka 3D-print.
- Input Labs Roadmap.
Supported developer operative systems
- GNU/Linux (and MacOS) - See Development in Linux.
- Windows - See Development in Windows.
System dependencies
With apt, rpm, pacman, brew, or the equivalent package manager of your system, install:
- gcc
- git
- cmake
Project dependencies
make install: Download and configure dependencies automatically.
Development commands
make: Build compilation environment and build executables.make rebuild: Build executables again using cache (faster).make load: Load built .uf2 file into the Pico (requires bootsel mode or active session).make reload: Do bothrebuildandloadcommands (for dev convenience).make clean: Delete previous build files.make session: Connect to UART serial stdio, and display controller log.make restart: Restart the controller (requires active session).make bootsel: Put the controller in bootsel mode (requires active session).make calibrate: Calibrate thumbstick and IMUs (requires active session).make format: Format NVM sector and reset to initial values (requires active session).
Devkit button
- Single press: Restart the controller.
- Double press: Put the controller in bootsel mode.
Read the Alpakka developer manual for details about the devkit and more.