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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 Thu, 17 May 2012 04:49:33 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 04:49:33 GMT RoboSavvy Forum http://robosavvy.com/forum/ RE: KHR-2HV and KHR-1HV popular add-ons http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34394#34394 Hi limor, Robotis gyro require task code to work. Is there any automatic gyro or accelerometer ? KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=2762 MOHIT JINDAL, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Thu, 17 May 2012 01:49:37 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34394#34394 3310MX-AP Windows 2000 installation: VGA driver problem http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34393#34393 Hi, I successfully installed Win2kSP4 to a SD card - all OK except the graphics. I got it to a point where M2010 was displayed under the "display adaptor" in device manager with a warning exclamation mark (code 31 - unable to load driver) - this was using the drivers downloaded from Robosavvy. My first attempt was with drivers that were included on the CD with the PC - these were "D1010" and appeared to be incompatible - device manager was showing a yellow question mark (unkown PCI device). I tried reloading the driver of course, uninstalled display adaptor, re-installed, generally messed about. Then, after forcing Windows to load another adaptor version I succeeded in making Windows unable to start. Oh dear. There seem to be several versions of VGA drivers about for these Vortex 86MX/MX+ devices. I found some at <a href="http://www.dmp.com.tw/tech/ebox/" target="_blank">http://www.dmp.com.tw/tech/ebox/</a> which have different build numbers but look to be the same otherwise. Has anyone else tried to use Win2k with a 33xx eBox and got the VGA display to work? Which drivers should I be using? Thanks Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7968 Spiralgalaxy5, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Wed, 16 May 2012 23:54:59 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34393#34393 Premium CD content http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34392#34392 I have just brought a Bioloid comprehensive kit that had been upgraded to a primum kit. All the right parts are there but there were was no CD. I have managed to download all the software and all the manuals from the comprehenive kit but am not sure I have all the bits from the premimum CD. Can anyone help me identify what is on the premium CD that might be missing and where I can get it from? The things I cant find is a PDF for the C510 controler programming. I have got one for the C5, user giude V1, but am sure there should be a new version for the C510. I know there is the online e-manual but that does not seem to cover as well the programming. Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7967 dreamray, in Bioloid & Robotis Wed, 16 May 2012 22:38:50 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34392#34392 RE: Manuals: RAS-2 Accelerometer + KRC-3AD + H2H serial ref. etc http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34391#34391 hi, maybe it isn't the topic but i need help I have the KHR 3HV and I have to programming it with C language I find a librery but i can't to download someone have a libreries or some elements for programming thanks, i need help please... KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=2165 GotthSlicer, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Wed, 16 May 2012 22:22:15 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34391#34391 RE: KHR-2HV and KHR-1HV popular add-ons http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34390#34390 hi, maybe it isn't the topic but i need help I have the KHR 3HV and I have to programming it with C language I find a librery but i can't to download someone have a libreries or some elements for programming thanks, i need help please... KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=2762 GotthSlicer, in KHR-1, KHR-2HV, KHR3-HV & Kondo Wed, 16 May 2012 22:20:40 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34390#34390 RE: Details about the new RQ_HUNO Humanoid http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34389#34389 Hi l3v3rz The Servos should be fully compatible with the current wCks so it should be possible to use the controller on the 57xx. Actually SAM 3 and SAM 5 seem to be "scaled-down" versions of the current wck 1108 and wck 1111: the protocol is the same, they have the same possible speed settings, which seems to suggest they're using a similar firmware. Only SAM models with Higher torque seem to have new processors and much more features. With regards to a direct swap of the RBC (in 57xx) with this new controller that's actually a good question. It's probably not a direct fit but we may be able to manufacture some adapter with the 3d printer. The future roadmap for the 57xx line is not very clear yet. Robobuilder has given indications they plan to maintain it. Robobuilder has not announced any replacement product for the market segment where the 57xx is so it makes sense to maintain it (maintain at least the 5720T). There are things in the RBC that we're still not sure will be available on the new controller. In particular Bluetooth, IR Distance Sensor and Acc Sensor (I2C port). Regards Pedro. RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7966 PedroR, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 14:47:36 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34389#34389 RE: new Robobuilder Android Application (APK) http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34388#34388 Sorry about that. The correct link is <a href="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/Robobuilder/NewAndroidAPK_May16_2012/RB_AndroidAPK_WithManual.zip" target="_blank">http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/Robobuilder/NewAndroidAPK_May16_2012/RB_AndroidAPK_WithManual.zip</a> I've corrected the link in the original post as well. Thx Pedro RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7965 PedroR, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 14:40:04 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34388#34388 RE: new Robobuilder Android Application (APK) http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34387#34387 Link to APK doesn't work - gets a 404 RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7965 l3v3rz, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 14:31:32 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34387#34387 RE: Details about the new RQ_HUNO Humanoid http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34386#34386 Like the smart controller - I wonder if its compatible with the existing 57x0 models ? An M3 processor I can run at 70-100MHz so a lot more grunt. Like the expandability as well. Hope they offer an upgrade, or the cheaper bot will have a better controller. RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7966 l3v3rz, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 14:30:48 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34386#34386 RE: New OS for eBox 3350MX http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34385#34385 <table width="90%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="3" border="0" align="center"><tr> <td>roboard wrote:</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="quote">Good work! <img src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /></td> </tr></table> Thanks roboard. Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7961 DexOS, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Wed, 16 May 2012 11:57:08 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34385#34385 Details about the new RQ_HUNO Humanoid http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34384#34384 Hi all RQ-HUNO is a small humanoid being developed by Robobuilder that we've seen in some promotional videos on the web. Robobuilder has now sent us some preliminary information about the Robot that we wanted to share: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208876152/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7225/7208876152_865a305f0d_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208876152/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_04_27_RQ_Huo_Intro_Temp-4</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208875886/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7208875886_732c0628bc_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208875886/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_04_27_RQ_Huo_Intro_Temp-7</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr The new model is smaller than the current 5710K and uses less powerful servos (I haven't seen it but would believe it to be more of an i-Sobot style robot but with the Programming Options) <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208876052/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7208876052_c9be3895eb_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208876052/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_04_27_RQ_Huo_Intro_Temp-5</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr The new controller has an ARM Cortex M3 and features A/D ports as well as support for DC motors. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208875690/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8146/7208875690_33b643a24d_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208875690/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_04_27_RQ_Huo_Intro_Temp-6</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr RQ-HUNO should support the same software as Robobuilder: Action Builder, MotionBuilder and MSRDS In addition, the Serial protocol (aka "RBC protocol") will be fully supported and should work just like it works with the current 57xx line. The Servos also use the wCK protocol which should be exactly the same that is present in current wCk 1108 and 1111. They will have lower torque though (3 kgf.cm / 5 kfg.cm) Here are some videos that have been previously posted on other threads: <object type='application/x-shockwave-flash' id='G-b0_KAfqNA$' width='642px' height='390px' align='middle' classid='clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000' codebase='http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0'><param name='movie' value='http://flvs.daum.net/flvPlayer.swf?vid=G-b0_KAfqNA$'><param name='allowScriptAccess' value='always'><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true'><param name='bgcolor' value='#000000'><param name='wmode' value='opaque'><embed src='http://flvs.daum.net/flvPlayer.swf?vid=G-b0_KAfqNA$' width='642px' height='390px' allowScriptAccess='always' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowFullScreen='true' bgcolor='#000000'></embed></object> <a href="http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7575#34325" target="_blank">http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7575#34325</a> (another video can be found here <a href="http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7828" target="_blank">http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7828</a>) Pricing is not currently set but it should be less expensive than a Basic Robobuilder Standard edition ( <a href="http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/1933" target="_blank">http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/1933</a> ) Another important thing to note is that this is Preliminary Information and is subject to change before the final release. Regards Pedro RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7966 PedroR, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 11:46:50 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34384#34384 new Robobuilder Android Application (APK) http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34383#34383 Hi all Robobuilder has released a new version of their Android Application. This new version is still Beta but it already includes a large number of improvements such as support for Accelerometer and support for Voice commands (we haven't managed to get this part working yet though). <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787582/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/7208787582_33aaa80d4b_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787582/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_05_02_Smart-phone-Control-20</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr The app shows placeholders for Action builder and Motionbuilder suggesting Robobuilder is planning to add these functionalities to the APK. Please note these are placeholders and the actual functionality is not available in this version. At present, this APK is still only supporting remote control. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787882/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/7208787882_682084f8e9_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787882/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_05_02_Smart-phone-Control-24</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787732/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7086/7208787732_f4d77ff93f_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787732/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_05_02_Smart-phone-Control-27</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr Acceleration Sensor support. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787018/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/7208787018_76e059a5b6_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787018/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_05_02_Smart-phone-Control-32</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787430/" target="_blank" class="postlink"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7208787430_f3d66975dd_z.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robosavvy/7208787430/" target="_blank" class="postlink">2012_05_02_Smart-phone-Control-33</a> by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robosavvy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">RoboSavvy</a>, on Flickr Support for Voice recognition (we haven't managed to make this work on our set up yet) The APK and a Detailed User Manual (explaining Installation and Usage of all the features) is available for download here <a href="http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/Robobuilder/NewAndroidAPK_May16_2012/RB_AndroidAPK_WithManual.zip" target="_blank">http://robosavvy.com/RoboSavvyPages/Robobuilder/NewAndroidAPK_May16_2012/RB_AndroidAPK_WithManual.zip</a> . Just a quick heads up: only Robobuilders equipped with <a href="http://robosavvy.com/store/robobuilder+bluetooth" target="_blank" class="postlink">Bluetooth</a> can be Remote Controlled from Android. Feel free to try it and post back your thoughts! We liked it very much. We find it a major improvement over the current version. Regards Pedro RoboBuilder http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7965 PedroR, in RoboBuilder Wed, 16 May 2012 11:14:09 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34383#34383 RE: Wild Thumper Arduino DC Motor Controller - Broken USB Socket http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34382#34382 Hi darrconn, The arduino software uses the gcc compiler to compile and link your sketch with its base code to create the final application image. This image is written to a temporary file in the Intel HEX format. The arduino programming environment then transmits this HEX file to the board over the USB port using the boot loader. Alternatively you can use an ISP to write the same HEX file directly to the flash memory in the AVR. The procedure would include compiling the sketch and attempting to download it (unsuccessfully) then flashing the AVR in a separate step outside of the arduino environment. The toughest part in this technique is finding out where the HEX file is hidden. Another option is to use AVR Studio for your compiles and flashing. It requires a bit of effort to set up AVR Studio to use the arduino software but it will be easier to use in the long run. AVR Studio will not hide the HEX file and it has an integrated utility to do the flashing. You can find out more about either one of these methods by searching some of the arduino forums. Hope this helps. Wheeled Robots http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7963 Fritzoid, in Wheeled Robots Wed, 16 May 2012 11:03:23 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34382#34382 RE: board+gps+servo controller http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34381#34381 hi thanks for your answer.i think i found what i need.. i have a usb gps dongle and i install it..i made a small application in vb.net and i decode the nmea protocol and i receive longtitude and latitude etc.. so it will do the job.. now, the support from this site told me to buy a motor controller which is also a servo controller because i told them i need to connect a moter. i see some motor controllers for 1,5A,2A,15A moters.. im trying first to find the moter that i will use in order to choose motor controller.. but i dont know which data to see..for example these are the specs of a moter: Specification: Kv: 910rpm/V Shaft Dia: ø5.00mm Weight (about): 167g Unload current: 2.3A Max current: 41A Lipo Battery: 3S-6S Recommend Propeller: 12*6 Thrust: 2460g the Amper that i have to check is unload currnt or max current in order to choose motor controller.. the max current is where the moter is in MAX SPEED? and if yes than i need a hude motor controller for 41A... Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7947 christ, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Wed, 16 May 2012 09:18:37 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34381#34381 RE: board+gps+servo controller http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34380#34380 If your servo controller and GPS use the USB interface, you can just plug them into the USB ports of eBox 3350MX. If your servo controller and GPS use the serial interface (RS232 or TTL), then you need an USB-to-Serial device for connecting them to eBox 3350MX. <img src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7947 roboard, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Wed, 16 May 2012 08:39:27 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34380#34380 RE: New OS for eBox 3350MX http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34379#34379 Good work! <img src="images/smiles/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" border="0" /> Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7961 roboard, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Wed, 16 May 2012 08:35:36 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34379#34379 RE: Havimo 2.0 Error Capture Image! http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34378#34378 Mr.Hamid... i have to try the reset to factory defaults and try setting auto exposure in camera settings not happen error at device.. when auto exposure ,the slider is move up and down if the camera is moving.. this is the picture of setting default and auto exposure,,, [img]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3111442674632&set=a.1910180923839.2089144.1521354562&type=1[/img] Mr.hamid,would you mind if you give me the circuit electronic of havimo2 ?. i want to repair the hardware... teach me to repair it sir... i hope the havimo not broken... what kind of chip in this hardware ?.and what is the content of atmega8 in this havimo2 ?. would you mind if you can send the file at my email sir ?. this is my email <a href="mailto:ari_th3b3st16@yahoo.co.id">ari_th3b3st16@yahoo.co.id</a> thanks a lot of sir... HaViMo - Robotic Vision Module http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7920 ari_th3b3st, in HaViMo - Robotic Vision Module Wed, 16 May 2012 07:54:19 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34378#34378 RE: Wild Thumper Arduino DC Motor Controller - Broken USB Socket http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34377#34377 Hi Fritzoid, Thanks for the quick response. I am only familiar with the Arduino software for programming the controller (via USB), can this software be used to program using the ISP? Darrconn Wheeled Robots http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7963 darrconn, in Wheeled Robots Tue, 15 May 2012 18:53:24 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34377#34377 Bioloid Comprehensive and Beginner set on Ebay-may go cheap! http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34376#34376 <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bioloid-Comprehensive-and-Beginner-with-Zigbee-/150815982673?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231d554451" target="_blank">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bioloid-Comprehensive-and-Beginner-with-Zigbee-/150815982673?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item231d554451</a> Thanks Bioloid & Robotis http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7964 ripperj, in Bioloid & Robotis Tue, 15 May 2012 13:53:37 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34376#34376 RE: Wild Thumper Arduino DC Motor Controller - Broken USB Socket http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34375#34375 darrconn, You can use an ISP (in-system programmer) to re-write the program (flash) memory in the AVR. It's not as convenient as downloading but it will still get the job done. Wheeled Robots http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7963 Fritzoid, in Wheeled Robots Tue, 15 May 2012 10:55:20 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34375#34375 Wild Thumper Arduino DC Motor Controller - Broken USB Socket http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34374#34374 Hello, The mini USB socket socket has broken off the controller, is there a way to fit another USB socket or program the controller using a different method? Regards, Darrconn Wheeled Robots http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7963 darrconn, in Wheeled Robots Tue, 15 May 2012 09:08:52 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34374#34374 Dr.GIY's new gynoid http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34370#34370 If you haven't seen his new bot have a look here. <a href="http://youtu.be/wie2rRn4JFs" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/wie2rRn4JFs</a> Furthermore, on his website <a href="http://www.geocities.jp/dr_giy/" target="_blank" class="postlink">http://www.geocities.jp/dr_giy/</a> he uses a build style similar to Tomotaka Takahashi's when constructing the outer shell. News http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7962 serithseraki, in News Mon, 14 May 2012 16:49:43 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34370#34370 New OS for eBox 3350MX http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34369#34369 Hi all, Me and a team of coders are working on a new OS for electronics Deving. Called DexOS, it's a 32bit PM OS, written in fully ASM. Its got both CLI and GUI, its been tested on the "eBox 3350MX", drivers are been worked on for Ethernet and sound (nearly finished), DexOS has a full TCP/IP stack implemented . Yet its only 60k in size <img src="images/smiles/icon_eek.gif" alt="Shocked" border="0" />. Its under a open license, meaning your free to use for "for commercial and non-commercial use" as long as you include the license. It comes with full FASM source code. We have just released the latest ver (v6) <a href="http://www.dex-os.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dex-os.com/</a> This is a video of the old ver (ver 6 has much more added ) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYJx2zZK7c8" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYJx2zZK7c8</a> Note: Theres also a ARM port in the making. Any ?, just ask. Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7961 DexOS, in Roboard - x86 Embedded Robot Board Mon, 14 May 2012 14:46:05 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34369#34369 DIY Robots on MakerBot TV http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34368#34368 Hi Robot Makers, Just wanted to let you in on this week´s episode of MakerBot TV which is all about how the MakerBot 3D design team made DIY robots on our MakerBots. Thought you might enjoy it. <a href="http://url" target="_blank" class="postlink">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2Z2B4enuFc</a> Keep it Awesome! - Annelise. 3D Printing for Robotics http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7960 annelise, in 3D Printing for Robotics Mon, 14 May 2012 14:07:28 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34368#34368 DARwIn-OP camera probelm http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34367#34367 Sometimes when operating our project, we get the following error: VIDIOC_S_FMT error 5, Input/Output error We find out that the FMT error is caused by another error, "select timeout". This happens in the Robotis' demo also. When the robot is falling (mainly, but not only), we get the select timeout and the program exits. When trying to restart the program, we get the FMT error, so in order to operate the program again, reboot is needed. We noticed that before we get the FMT error, it says "CM730 is used by another program", although the processes related to it are closed. It might be related to the USB of the fitPC... some race maybe between the camera and the CM730... We haven't change anything in Robotis' source code. The select time out call that causes the error is: r = select (camera_fd + 1, &fds, NULL, NULL, &tv); The FMT error that follows in the next run of the program is: VIDIOC_S_FMT error 5, Input/output error caused by EIO = errno 5, Input/Output error of the ioctl (camera_fd, VIDIOC_S_FMT, &fmt)) When masking this ioctl we get the same Input/Output Error from the following ioctl: ioctl(camera_fd, VIDIOC_G_PARM, &fps) When trying to open the camera in other programs, like cheese or guvcview we still get the Input/Output error. formatting didn't help. same old select timeout. The problem is not to a specific robot. It happened for more than one robot. ======================== It seems like we've solved the 'select timeout' error. We've adjusted the camera's frame rate to our processing time, and set the frame rate to 14 FPS, which lowered the cpu utilization of our process, and we haven't seen the 'select timeout' since. The FMT error still appears sometimes. Grabbing the frame using OpenCV worked and didn't get any select timeout or the FMT errors, but it is much slower. We didn't try working with ROS. Robotis DARwIn-OP http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7959 cohenguy1, in Robotis DARwIn-OP Mon, 14 May 2012 09:31:32 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34367#34367 RE: Implement Opencv on DARwIn-OP http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34366#34366 Here is out guide to install opencv2.2 on the darwin: sudo apt-get install cmake g++ build-essential pkg-config cmake-qt-gui libgtk2.0-dev libavformat-dev libswscale-dev sudo apt-get install bzip2 libavcodec-dev libavfilter-dev libjpeg-dev libtiff-dev libjasper-dev libpng-dev zlib1g-dev sudo apt-get install libgstreamer0.10-dev libv4l-dev libxine-dev libdc1394-22-dev extract library OpenCV-2.2.0 (from OpenCV-2.2.0.tar.bz2) mv OpenCV-2.2.0/ ./Documents/opencv now install ffmpeg: <a href="http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=786095" target="_blank">http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=786095</a> Just the section about ffmpeg (no need for x264 or anything else). Don't forget to install the dependencies. This thread is about installing ffmpeg in full version. it is installed in /home/username/ffmpeg/ffmpeg_201111051415-git-1_i386.deb You can remove it from your system anytime using: dpkg -r ffmpeg Building the OpenCV Directory ======================= cd ./Documents/opencv mkdir release cd release/ cmake -D CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=RELEASE -D CMAKE_INSTALL_PREFIX=/usr/local -D BUILD_PYTHON_SUPPORT=ON .. Compile: cd release/ make -j [num_of_threads] make install includes are now in: /usr/local/include/opencv links are now in: /usr/local/lib -- IF THIS IS NOT WORKING, REPEAT THE LAST STEP -- IF STILL NOT WORKING, run: sudo ldconfig configuring projects (makefile): g++ -o my_example my_example.cpp -lopencv_core -lopencv_imgproc -lopencv_calib3d -lopencv_video -lopencv_features2d -lopencv_ml -lopencv_highgui -lopencv_objdetect -lopencv_contrib -lopencv_legacy OR use the pkg: 1. pkg-config opencv --libs # should print something like -lopencv_core -lopencv_imgproc ... 2. g++ -o my_example my_example.cpp `pkg-config opencv --cflags --libs` ERRORS ======== 1. If you installed opencv on your linux machine and are able to compile opencv programs but cannot run them and are receiving the following error : error while loading shared libraries: libcxcore.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory This means that the program is not able to locate the shared libraries it needs to execute. To sort this out you to have set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable to the path of your opencv lib directory. This directory should be located in your opencv installation directory(if you installed opencv using the tar rather than using your linux distribution repositories). You can do this by the following command (assuming you have installed opencv in your user directory in a folder named "opencv" : export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/home/username/Documents/opencv/release/lib Robotis DARwIn-OP http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7948 cohenguy1, in Robotis DARwIn-OP Mon, 14 May 2012 08:46:56 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34366#34366 RE: MANOI PF01 http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34361#34361 Still for sale ? Used Robot parts http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=6987 tomy300, in Used Robot parts Sun, 13 May 2012 06:27:24 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34361#34361 Yet Another AX-12 Hexapod http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34360#34360 This time based around the Lynxmotion 3R chassis. <img src="http://robosavvy.com/Builders/CarlC/hex1.jpg" border="0" /> The legs are 3 DOF with AX-12 at each joint. I plan on using the CM-510 for base locomotion and am thinking of adding a Android device via an IOIO board for the more heavy work. Right now it is just a chassis though. More detials about the build are <a href="http://www.alt-view.co.uk/AltView/May-2012/Robotis-Hexapod-Project.aspx" target="_blank" class="postlink">here</a> Hexapods http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7958 Pev, in Hexapods Fri, 11 May 2012 21:29:58 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34360#34360 RE: Robosavvy has expanded the office http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34359#34359 Nice work space. I am very envious. General http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7957 Pev, in General Fri, 11 May 2012 21:18:57 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34359#34359 RE: Kansas City, MO Maker Faire 2012 http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34358#34358 We are about a month and a half out from the KC Maker Faire, I hope to see everyone there with their robots! <a href="http://mike-ibioloid.blogspot.com/2012/05/mechwarfare-at-2012-kansas-city-maker.html" target="_blank">http://mike-ibioloid.blogspot.com/2012/05/mechwarfare-at-2012-kansas-city-maker.html</a> Humanoid Robot Gathering http://robosavvy.com/forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=7431 Gort, in Humanoid Robot Gathering Fri, 11 May 2012 17:39:32 GMT http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=34358#34358