
Yi contributed to the BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDXosV2 repository by developing foundational firmware for embedded systems over a two-month period. He built the Magnetorquers Task Skeleton and configured the Atmel SAMD51 microcontroller, establishing a modular architecture for future attitude control features. Using C and C++, Yi standardized build processes and improved code maintainability through configuration files and headers. He also implemented photodiode multiplexing control, initializing GPIOs and creating an RTOS task to enable efficient, scalable sensor readings. His work focused on robust hardware interfacing and microcontroller programming, laying the groundwork for reliable subsystem integration and faster development cycles within the project.

October 2025 (2025-10): Delivered Photodiode Multiplexing Control and Reading for BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDXosV2. Implemented GPIO initialization for multiplexing and added a dedicated RTOS task to handle readings across multiple photodiode sensors. This feature enables scalable sensor configurations, improves data capture latency, and establishes a foundation for further sensor expansion. Commit: 8ed59a90d9d89a8563070af0498cd43436be1b02 (feat: Photodiode mux control pins working).
October 2025 (2025-10): Delivered Photodiode Multiplexing Control and Reading for BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDXosV2. Implemented GPIO initialization for multiplexing and added a dedicated RTOS task to handle readings across multiple photodiode sensors. This feature enables scalable sensor configurations, improves data capture latency, and establishes a foundation for further sensor expansion. Commit: 8ed59a90d9d89a8563070af0498cd43436be1b02 (feat: Photodiode mux control pins working).
September 2025 - BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDXosV2: Delivered foundational Magnetorquers Task Skeleton and SAMD51 configuration, establishing the groundwork for magnetorquer control and cross-module firmware integration. Created configuration files and headers to standardize builds on the Atmel SAMD51 MCU; merge via PR #15 demonstrates effective code review and collaboration. This work accelerates upcoming development cycles, improves modularity, and sets the stage for robust attitude control functionality.
September 2025 - BrownSpaceEngineering/PVDXosV2: Delivered foundational Magnetorquers Task Skeleton and SAMD51 configuration, establishing the groundwork for magnetorquer control and cross-module firmware integration. Created configuration files and headers to standardize builds on the Atmel SAMD51 MCU; merge via PR #15 demonstrates effective code review and collaboration. This work accelerates upcoming development cycles, improves modularity, and sets the stage for robust attitude control functionality.
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