Disable firmware check for amc2c board #723
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Summary of Changes
This pull request addresses an issue where the yarprobotinterface was failing to start due to a firmware version check. The robot is currently running a firmware version greater than 3.0.4, which was causing the check to fail. To resolve this, I've disabled the firmware check by modifying the expected firmware versions in the configuration files for both the left and right arms. Specifically, I've changed the major, minor, and build parameters under the FIRMWARE group in left_arm-eb31-j4_6-mc_service.xml and right_arm-eb30-j4_6-mc_service.xml to 2 0 13 0 respectively.
Highlights
- Firmware Check: The PR disables the firmware check in the configuration files.
- Configuration Update: The expected firmware versions in the XML files for the left and right arms have been updated.
Changelog
- R1SN003/hardware/motorControl/left_arm-eb31-j4_6-mc_service.xml
- Modified the expected firmware major version from 2 to 2.
- Modified the expected firmware minor version from 3 to 0.
- Modified the expected firmware build version from 13 to 13.
- R1SN003/hardware/motorControl/right_arm-eb30-j4_6-mc_service.xml
- Modified the expected firmware major version from 2 to 2.
- Modified the expected firmware minor version from 3 to 0.
- Modified the expected firmware build version from 13 to 13.
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Code Review
The pull request aims to disable the firmware check for the amc2c board to allow the robot to start with a firmware version greater than 3.0.4. The changes involve modifying the firmware version parameters in the XML configuration files for the left and right arms. Overall, the changes seem straightforward, but it's important to consider the implications of disabling the firmware check and whether there are alternative solutions.
Summary of Findings
- Impact of Disabling Firmware Check: Disabling the firmware check might mask potential issues related to using an unsupported firmware version. It's crucial to understand the risks associated with this approach and consider alternative solutions if possible.
- Lack of Documentation: The PR description mentions that the robot is using a firmware version greater than 3.0.4, but it doesn't provide any information about why the firmware check is failing or what the expected behavior should be. Adding more context would be helpful.
Merge Readiness
The changes address the immediate issue of preventing yarprobotinterface from starting. However, disabling the firmware check might have unintended consequences. It's recommended to investigate the root cause of the firmware check failure and consider alternative solutions before merging this PR. I am unable to approve this pull request, and other reviewers should review and approve this code before merging.
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Given the rush, I can accept this modification.
However, it may be probably worth considering extending it to other boards and other R1 robots, as we did for ergoCub.
If you agree, I can deal with that.
cc @randaz81
Merging in the meantime.
The robot is currently using a fw version greater than 3.0.4.
This PR disables the firmware check, otherwise yarprobotinterface will not start.