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RoboSavvy Forum http://robosavvy.com/forum/ Robosavvy Forum: The largest online community of Humanoid Robot Builders en Material Posted in this forum may be subject to copyrights owned by the posters and/or Robosavvy when no other copyright is applicable. webmaster@robosavvy.com webmaster@robosavvy.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:33:49 GMT Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:33:49 GMT RoboSavvy Forum http://robosavvy.com/forum/ Use Dynamixel AX-12 with pic 18f14550 http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28042#28042 Hello everybody I'm new in this, i really need your help, the thing is I want to use a pic 18f4550 with dynamixel AX-12, I have no idea how to start it, could you help me. thanks I already had asked but with arduino, somebody can tell me which of both is better to use and how can I do it? Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6538 nehuma, in Bioloid & Robotis Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:35:54 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28042#28042 No Comms at all http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28029#28029 Need your help folks, 5720 will not keep a port open. Using motionbuilder or any others i select my com it opens and goes green for a second then switches to closed red. I cannot contact at all not even a firmware update. At a loss as to my next step , any thoughts please.............. ? RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6537 rep001, in RoboBuilder Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:32:44 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28029#28029 Contest for humanoid robots outer cover design! Win $1200 http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28026#28026 If you are a designer, here is a great opportunity for you to win $1200: Submit a 3D graphic design or just a pencil sketch of outer cover design of PAL Robotics next generation of humanoid robots and enter a contest to win $1200, $600, and $200 as first, second, and third prize respectively. For submission and more details, visit <a href="http://www.lifeintheroboticslab.com/contests" target="_blank">http://www.lifeintheroboticslab.com/contests</a> To know more about PAL Robotics, please visit <a href="http://www.pal-robotics.com" target="_blank">http://www.pal-robotics.com</a> News http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6536 PAL Robotics, in News Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:34:50 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28026#28026 Potential Hands/Grippers servo problem? http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28025#28025 I'm thinking of making some grippers or hands for my Robonova, but have a question hopefully someone can answer. What stops a servo from closing too far onto an object and crushing/damaging it? Is it easy to write a routine that will tell the processor to stop moving the servo when an obstuction is felt? Presumably if some sort of code is not included, the servos will soon burn out. I have to say I am a complete novice, so if anyone has written something like this, and would be willing to share, I'd be very grateful. ROBONOVA-I & Hitec http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6535 Kelpy, in ROBONOVA-I & Hitec Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:37:40 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28025#28025 Roboard without modified kernal http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28022#28022 Hi all, Does anyone know if its possible to access pwm ports without the modified kernal? Using the normal ubuntu kernal. Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6534 dragonax, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:12:01 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28022#28022 Use Dynamixel AX-12 with Arduino-duemilanove http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28017#28017 Hello everybody I'm new in this, i really need your help, the thing is I want to use Arduino-duemilanove with AX-12 dynamixel, I have no idea how to start it, could you help me. thanks Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6533 nehuma, in Bioloid & Robotis Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00:34 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28017#28017 Roboard and Capacitor http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28015#28015 I am working on a new torso design for my bioloid and since I have to fit quite a number of items in a small space, I was thinking of adding a capacitor between the battery and roboard so that it might serve as a protection in case of loose contact, of coarse to avoid burning my dear roboard. Now I am a complete newbie as regards electronics, anyone can suggest whether this is a good idea, and if so what is the size (uF) for the capacitor? also can a fuse be used as a protection against reverse polarity? Thanks Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6532 JavaRN, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:45:09 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28015#28015 Bluetooth usb dongel + debian http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28009#28009 Hello guys I have a Problem getting my Bluetooth-Usb-Dongel work with Debian and the modified vortex86dx-kernel on my RB-100. I have allready installed "bluetooth" and "bluez-utils" but when i type hciconfig i get the error: "Can't open HCI socket.:Address family not supported by protocol". when i try to load the module "bluetooth" i get the error "Fatal: Module bluetooth not found". "lsusb | grep Blue" says: ID 0a12:0001 Cambridge Silicon Radio, Ltd Bluetooth Dongle (HCI mode) I hope you can help me fix this. =) Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6531 heman, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:47:07 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28009#28009 Robonova Head Transplant http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28008#28008 Just thought some of you might like to see my Robonova's new head. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Q6dfZznNk" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Q6dfZznNk</a> I'll put a vid up of him doing proper actions at some time. ROBONOVA-I & Hitec http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6530 Kelpy, in ROBONOVA-I & Hitec Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:24:52 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28008#28008 robobuilder charging http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28007#28007 I was wondering what it would take to make robobuilder charge automaticly with a magnetic inductance charge pad like the charge pads for cell phones ect. I am trying to use my iphone as a joystick to control my robobuilder using the remocon program but the program will not see the iphone as a joystick any help would be appreciated. thanks! RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6529 matrix2db, in RoboBuilder Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:17:36 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=28007#28007 How to start programming the CM-5/CM-510 with C http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27993#27993 From time to time I receive questions about how to start programming the CM-5/CM-510 with C. I think it's necessay to have a working knowledge about: 1. C programming 2. CM-5/CM-510 programming 3. Dynamixel protocol 1. C programming I think "<a href="http://www.smileymicros.com/index.php?module=pagemaster&amp;PAGE_user_op=view_page&amp;PAGE_id=26&amp;MMN_position=2:2">C Programming for Microcontrollers</a> is a fast and very practical introduction to C and microcontrolers programming, but I'm a not sure if it an easy way to start learning C. If you a want a more structured and deeper introduction to the C programming language, <a href="http://cprog.tomsweb.net/cintro.pdf">C introduction (pdf)</a> is a pretty good and free introduction. But there are a lot: <a href="http://www.physics.drexel.edu/courses/Comp_Phys/General/C_basics/">C Language Tutorial (html)</a> <a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/c.htm">How C Programming Works (html)</a> <a href="http://www.cprogramming.com/tutorial.html">Several C programming tutorials (html) </a> <a href="http://www.google.es/search?q=c+programming+language+tutorial&amp;sourceid=navclient-ff&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;rls=GGGL,GGGL:2006-31,GGGL:es">and more from Google</a> 2. CM-5/CM-510 programming From Robotis support website <a href="http://support.robotis.com/en/software/embeded_c_main.htm">CM-5/CM-510 programming</a> 3. Dynamixel protocol From Robotis support website <a href="http://support.robotis.com/en/product/dynamixel/ax_series/dxl_ax_actuator.htm">Dynamixel actuator</a> Two others great sources of information are: <a href="http://robosavvy.com/site/index.php?Itemid=&amp;id=robotis_bioloid&amp;option=com_openwiki">Robosavvy Bioloid information wiki</a> <a href="http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3215">Source code of Stuart&Matt library</a> I hope it helps Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6522 siempre.aprendiendo, in Bioloid & Robotis Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:24:24 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27993#27993 SELLING MANOI AT01 KYOSHO + PARTS http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27986#27986 I have too many projects and limited time so I have to sell this robot. This MANOI AT01 is in excellent conditions, it comes with all original accessories and some extra parts (gyros, wireless,...). This robot original price is over 3000 usd just for the kits and parts, I am not counting the tens of hours I spent to assemble, program and fine tune it. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/Builders/Zaco/PIC1.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/Builders/Zaco/PIC2.JPG" border="0" /> KIT (ASSEMBLED) Value = 1640 usd - 17 x RC Servo Module KRS-4024S HV ICS Digital Servos 10kg- cm, at 0.14sec/60deg 1 x Control board RCB3 Control Board with 24 PWM input/output and 3 analog input ports - Resin brackets - Cables / extension cable - Screws - Software OEM Heart to Heart 3 software (CD ROM) version 2008 - Kondo USB to Serial Cable - Kondo NiCad Battery 1 X NiMH 10.8V 300 mAh battery (not used since 2 yrs) - AC/DC Delta Peak quick charger - Manual EXTRA PARTS & UPGRADES : - KRC-1 -Wireless Controller Set (value 250 usd) - KRR−1（receiver for KRT−1）( value 105 usd) - Wireless system TEC- 3 from HOTPROCEED: allow the use of PS2 game controller to 'drive' the robot around with very fine resolution and variability (value = 120 usd) See: <a href="http://members2.jcom.home.ne.jp/hotproceed/mysite1/index2.html" target="_blank">http://members2.jcom.home.ne.jp/hotproceed/mysite1/index2.html</a> - 2 x Gyro sensor KRG-3 (value = 250 usd) - LED COLOR TIMER BOARD (WHITE) HRP008W: allow to monitor the battery level (value = 40 usd) - MANOI POSITION SENSOR FOR HRP100 (value = 90 usd) - Polycarbonate Body : (value = 175 usd) - Kondo NiCad Battery 1 X NiMH 10.8V 800 mAh battery (value = 60 usd) - Sanyo NiCad Battery 1 X NiMH 10.8V 1000 mAh battery (value = 20 usd) UPGRADE: - The RCB-3 Rom has been upgraded to v1.1a (so you can use all HTH3 functions like conditional branches, master/slave...) (value: 150 usd)- MODS: - The body parts have been very carefully cut. Reinforced and paint in a beautiful yellow. - The hands have been turned by 45 deg (PF01 style to give more lifelike) movements - The batteries compartment has been removed and the batteries has been moved to the feet for better balance (in particular to run faster) - An aluminum chest has been added (it is lighter and slimmer than the plastic one) - Some soft soles has been added under the feet to prevent stress on the joints and make walking smoother and quieter All these mods can be reversed to original Manoi configuration. No pieces have been damaged VIDEOS: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bswQ-dMEY-I&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bswQ-dMEY-I&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/p01LqeSA2LY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/p01LqeSA2LY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qPUKisoKY8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7qPUKisoKY8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xPpX_dxcH7s&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xPpX_dxcH7s&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> See My add on Ebay (ref 320582851376) <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320582851376" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320582851376</a> Robot parts - New and Used http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6521 Zacohk, in Robot parts - New and Used Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:32:05 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27986#27986 ax-12 no ID! http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27985#27985 I was working with my bioloid, and a wire got loose, everything was reset and to my surprise, all the ax-12s from that point onwards ended up with no ID, they switch up normally but they are not recognized by either dynamixel manager nor the CM-5. I tried to reload the *.rom file for ax-12 again through the cm-5. Even though I got "ax-12 updated" message still no improvement. Any idea what can I do, hope they are not all lost as they mount up to 4 servos!!! Thanks Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6520 JavaRN, in Bioloid & Robotis Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:31:48 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27985#27985 Robotis EX 106+ Problems http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27965#27965 Hi all. I just bought 3 robotis ex 106 + for a Delta Robot. First, one servo suddenly locked. i oppened it and found out that two gears were contacting and locked the geartrain. I managed to unlock them but it was useless because the motor got stucked. I changed the servo for an ex 106 (not plus) and kept working but suddenly after 30 minutes another ex 106+ failed by getting an offset angle of like 5 degrees. Even with the dynamixel manager. i unplugged and plugged the servo wire and the problem solved: the servo went back to the correct position. Now we will prevent this problem by restarting the servos periodically. =S Has anyone noticed about this last problem? Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6519 memogrr18, in Bioloid & Robotis Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:58:48 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27965#27965 building a lynxmotion robot with tower pro sg5010 servos? http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27964#27964 hi everyone, I plan to built my first robot on a budget, so buying 18 servos ain't cool... do you know if it's OK to use cheap chinese servos sg5010? their specs are the same as the basic ones except 5 times cheaper! if you know a better brand or where to get good deals, thanks in advance. Home Built http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6518 animaniac, in Home Built Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:01:11 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27964#27964 Beginner needs help (Bioloid Premium Kit) http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27955#27955 Hy together About 5 moth ago I bought the Bioloid Premium Kit. Up to this time, I hadn't any experience in robotics. I thought I could learn how to program a robot by doing and a lot of research in the Internet. But this was a fail. What I reached up to now: I can turn the LED on and off and let a servo do a move. My problem now is to do the next step. How should I structure the whole program? And how could a walk be implemented? Now I wanna ask you, could anybody give me a whole working program for the Premium Kit, that I have an example about how it should be done? thanks a lot Buell24 Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6514 Buell24, in Bioloid & Robotis Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:22:11 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27955#27955 KHR-2HV Charger? http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27951#27951 Hey there, My parents misplaced the charger that came with my KHR-2HV. Can anyone point me to a replacement or alternative? Thanks! KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6513 RedFoxDude, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:32:33 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27951#27951 Complete NewBee - Roboard 110 How do I make it work? http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27943#27943 Greetings all, Well the subject line says it all. I have a just recently purchased a RB-110 along with the Mini VGA card. I have been trying desperately to get some form of Display output from it but so far I have been unsuccessful. I really need some help in getting at the BIOS so that I can get started with this board. Here is some information that may help..... Power Supply - 12V 2Amps Have tried the VGA Card by going through a KVM switch. I use a PS2 to USB Keyboard and Mouse 'Y' Cable I have tried the Serial (COM1 ans 2) port method of communication The board powers up and the RED LED come on... a few seconds later the GREEN LED comes on... Also.. How does everybody else gain access to the BIOS? What am I missing here.. Thanks in advance, NewBee - Feeling Pretty Dumb Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6512 rrbecker, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:41:18 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27943#27943 robot wanted! http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27940#27940 hi i'm interested to buy a robot...bioloid or robobuilder kit or other...contact me <a href="mailto:elvishd@libero.it">elvishd@libero.it</a> tanks! Robot parts - New and Used http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6511 staccio, in Robot parts - New and Used Sun, 22 Aug 2010 22:20:04 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27940#27940 C++ PWM Sample Code http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27934#27934 Does anybody have an example of C++ code that will get a PWM working? I'm running Linux, and the only API I've seen for the Roboard amounts to comments in the various library files. It's not clear to me which functions I need to call, and with what range of inputs, in order to get a PWM up and running. Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6510 snest, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:04:47 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27934#27934 DCMP and Charging battery http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27915#27915 Hello l3v3rz, it's me again <img src="images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" /> I think DCMP.HEX have one problem with battery charging <img src="images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" border="0" /> No green Led LED Blinking when I puch FP2 button at Power ON and visibly no charging. I tested with BASIC.HEX and no problem <img src="images/smiles/icon_razz.gif" alt="Razz" border="0" /> I compared BASIC and DCMP source code and I can't see one real difference, but I'm one newbies in C ATMEGA <img src="images/smiles/icon_redface.gif" alt="Embarassed" border="0" /> Can you fix it for me please <img src="images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> and for my culture, explain me where is the difference <img src="images/smiles/icon_wink.gif" alt="Wink" border="0" /> I'm sorry to disturb you, but I like your firmware specialy DCMP RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6505 Flid, in RoboBuilder Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:34:11 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27915#27915 USB2Kondo Device http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27905#27905 I posted a picture of the first prototype of a USB2Kondo ICS adapter I made. It's similar to the Kondo ICS adapter in functionality, except that it provides 8 channels and external power connector. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophervo/4905071979/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/christophervo/4905071979/</a> This is just a utility device for testing and prototyping purposes, eventually I seek to build a programmable RCB-4/KCB-1 clone (with more power and features). KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6504 chrisvo, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:00:32 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27905#27905 Robonova 1 For Sale http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27896#27896 Hello i am new to the board but have been following it for sometime. I finally made the plunge and bought a used robonova 1. Unfortunately i am way over my head with this bot. I definitely bit off more than i could chew. The bot is complete has grippers, stand, assembled, all software/connections/remote, has a case as well as a bunch of extras: 2- gyroscopic sensors 1- Bluetooth controller 1- camera 2- Extra servos 1- touch sensor 1- light sensor 2- extra batteries 1- extra wall charger i am looking for 475 just to get my money back but will take best offer at this point. I will ship for free and include tracking. my ebay is mtl086 for feedback. Thanks for any help. i can email pics to anyone interested. Robot parts - New and Used http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6503 mtl086, in Robot parts - New and Used Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:42:54 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27896#27896 debian installer freezes when Detecting Network Hardware http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27895#27895 Hi everyone I've followed step by step the Pendrive installer for RaBoard, and it start booting and all, but after a few steps of installation, when doing "Detecting network Hardware", it stops and never move again, and the board is connected to internet. Anyone know why does this happens? This what i've used to build the Pendrive installer debian-505-i386-businesscard.iso initrd.gz linux-image-2.6.29.1-vortex86dx_1.0_i386.zip Tutorial - How to install Debian Lenny to 0RB-100.pdf Thank you <img src="images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" /> Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6502 RicardoMarinheiro, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:16:04 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27895#27895 Learning teamwork through robotics http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27887#27887 If you want to know the true value of robotics work, see the lessons these first-time builders learn in a Sacramento robotics camp and competition. <a href="http://www.inourpocket.com/robot-competition/" target="_blank">http://www.inourpocket.com/robot-competition/</a> General http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6501 PocketOnline, in General Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:01:46 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27887#27887 Basic.HEX V242 http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27880#27880 <img src="images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" /> UnLucky guy I am ? I would like try basic.hex for I2C acces but, I think I have one probleme <img src="images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" border="0" /> When I your on the RBC, I have this <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td>Code:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="code"> ^Basic v=$Revision: 242 $ Commands: i r l c z q 16 servos connected 0 lines in memory : : : O : K : : : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : : : E : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : R Run Program TRACE :: -52 - : </td> </tr></table> Ok I have prompt ":" But when I want go in input program mode with "i" I have this <img src="images/smiles/icon_cry.gif" alt="Crying or Very sad" border="0" /> <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td>Code:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="code"> :i Enter Program '.' to Finish > > ERROR Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > ERROR Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > ERROR Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > ERROR Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > ERROR Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > </td> </tr></table> And I can't input any command without error like this: <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td>Code:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="code"> Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] > </td> </tr></table> I try with hyperterminal or BasicClient and same errors <img src="images/smiles/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" border="0" /> ( Compass removed to be sure that the don't come from CMPS03 <img src="images/smiles/icon_confused.gif" alt="Confused" border="0" /> ) l3v3rz, have you suggest <img src="images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" border="0" /> Flid <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td>Code:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="code"> Error - 'Invalid Command' Pos=0 [ ] ></td> </tr></table> RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6500 Flid, in RoboBuilder Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:58:43 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27880#27880 using SRF05 with RoBoard http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27878#27878 Hi, I know, I should have bought the I2C version of the Ultra-Sonic sensors (SRF08 or SRF10) but I have not. The operation of the SRF05 (or SRF04) still is quite simple but I wonder which are the best library elements of the RB100 SW to use. I connect the Trigger Input / Echo Output of SRF05 (Mode 2 - single pin) to one of the PWM ports (her channel 10) and intend to use the rcservo.h library. A sequence similar to this should do: rcservo_Initialize(RCSERVO_USECHANNEL10); rcservo_EnterPWMMode(); rcservo_SendPWMPulses(10, 15L, 14L, 1): // send 1 pulse of 15us to SRF05 while (!rcservo_IsPWMCompleted(10)); // wait until finished while (in_value = rcservo_Inp(10) = 0); // check for rising edge of return signal t1 = localtime(&tv.tv_sec); // will build a function to get system time in micro-seconds while (in_value = rcservo_Inp(10) = 1); // check for falling edge of return signal t2 = localtime(&tv.tv_sec); // will build a function to get system time in micro-seconds pulse_length = t2 - t1; // return signal length in micro-seconds Would you please comment if that would work with enough accuracy to determine the object's distance? To improve statistics I could put the measurement into a loop to repeat say 10 times. I wonder if any of the servo commands in "Capture Mode" could be used to determine the return signal's pulse length? Best regards, Marsman Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6499 Marsman, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:33:41 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27878#27878 KHR-1HV Set-up frustration http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27857#27857 Hi again, Juts had a particularly frustrating afternoon trying to get my KHR-1HV set-up again. The original battery pack no longer holds a charge, so i'm using a desktop power supply from maplin. First problem was H2H, it refused to recognise the RCB-3J when connected to my Thinkpad running XP. The ONLY way i could get it working was to run XP through parallels on my MacPro. So H2H was now seeing my RCB-3J and i can get live servo feedback. Next thing i tried to do was install the basic motions which came on the supplied CD. The bottom line was that some work (bow, dance/wave arms), but most end up with the robot falling over or at best toppling around and almost falling over. The 'get up from on his back' motion ends in a crouch from which he launches backwards and the forward steps look like he's having a fit - nothing like the various movies i've seen of the KHR-1HV. I then tried to look at resetting the 'set-up' positon (the one with arms out and legs bent and then the basic home(?) position - standing up straight. I only have a Japanese version of the assembly manual, so to be honest i'm prodding around at buttons and not really understanding what i should be doing. I anyone would be kind enough to: 1. provide some info/english resources to help me set the robot up with it's two basic positions - simple steps maybe? 2. help/supply me with a basic set of motions which are known to work 3. possibly help with my other thread - getting the gyros working - i'd be a happy chap. I don't expect riverdance, but i'd like to be able to use the remote to have him walk around and throw a few moves without always ending up on his back. At the moment i'm back at the point i was a couple of years back, where i put him on a shelf in frustration. <img src="images/smiles/icon_sad.gif" alt="Sad" border="0" /> KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6498 plingboot, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:32:43 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27857#27857 KHR-1HV Gyros http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27856#27856 Hi All, Could anyone help with setting up the gyros on my KHR-1HV please? I have two of them (KRG-3), plus the an RAS-2. See pic below for actual positions. But for clarity, one is positioned at the base of the main body between the hip servos and the other is on the back plate of the body between the shoulder servos. The RAS-2 is glues to the inside of the back cover. The red lines indicate the direction of the longest side of each sensor. Gyros and RAS-2 are all connected up to the RCB-3 and in the analogue window the gyros appear to be functioning. I'd simply like to know what settings other people have used to get the best results from the gyros (screen grabs would be good <img src="images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" border="0" /> ) - ie which servos move with each gyro and what amount of movement works best. I find H2H very un-intuitive to work with and am paranoid about burning out a servo, so my KHR-1HV has been sitting around looking good, but doing nothing which seems like a waste of money. So it would be good to at least get him set-up correctly and have a few motions programmed so i can at least show what he can do when people ask about him. Any help would be much appreciated. <img src="http://www.us2design.co.uk/hex/KHR-1HV_gyros.jpg" border="0" /> KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6497 plingboot, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:57:30 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27856#27856 KHR-1 + Roboard http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27855#27855 Here's how to install the Roboard onto the KHR1. (this combo is sold <a href="http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/1103" target="_blank" class="postlink">exclusively here</a> on RoboSavvy while stock lasts) Here you can see that KHR1 is clearly a fun loving humanoid.. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2976.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2978.JPG" border="0" /> Little does he know that his brain (which is on his back), is about to be replaced. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2992.JPG" border="0" /> Off goes the power switch and KHR1 goes onto the operation table. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2993.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2995.JPG" border="0" /> One by one, his limbs's synapses (servo connectors) are detached from the Medulla Oblongata (RCB-1 servo controller connectors) <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN2998.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3003.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3007.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3010.JPG" border="0" /> New brain (Roboard) freshly installed with Linux (or was it XP?). Imagine waking up with 100 times the brain power you had when you went to sleep. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3011.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3017.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3019.JPG" border="0" /> No need for VGA now after the O/S is installed. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3020.JPG" border="0" /> Standard KHR1 battery goes here. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3023.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3024.JPG" border="0" /> <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3030.JPG" border="0" /> There he is up and running again but this time with a new brain and personality. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/KHR1Roboard/DSCN3034.JPG" border="0" /> Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6495 limor, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:51:58 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=27855#27855