http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/ Sat, 25 May 2013 10:04:45 +0000 MyBB http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=59 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:08:12 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=59
The price is $30.

Look in the coming days for its listing on the RoadNarrows Store, or order it immediately from RoadNarrows via email (sales@roadnarrows.com) or phone (+1-800-275-9568).

The user manual is available for free online direct from Dongbu Robot at http://www.dongburobot.com/jsp/cms/view....&bseq=8281.

Please let us know if you have any questions!]]>
The price is $30.

Look in the coming days for its listing on the RoadNarrows Store, or order it immediately from RoadNarrows via email (sales@roadnarrows.com) or phone (+1-800-275-9568).

The user manual is available for free online direct from Dongbu Robot at http://www.dongburobot.com/jsp/cms/view....&bseq=8281.

Please let us know if you have any questions!]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=58 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 07:03:01 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=58 I have finally found what looks like a well-thought-out serial api for linux in RNR's Libserial.

I've downloaded the requisite packages but the instructions on how to get it installed are not clear to me. I would appreciate some help.

I've downloaded the latest of the subject packages and uncompressed them into a enclosing directory. The only package that seems to provide instructions is rnmake, but according to the information first step has me run 'make'. The error I get is:
============================================
Package: rnmake-2.4.0
Package Root:
Directory: /home/tim/rnr/rnmake-2.4.0
Target:
Start: Wed Feb 6 00:55:28 CST 2013
============================================
make[1]: /Rules.mk: No such file or directory
make[1]: *** No rule to make target `/Rules.mk'. Stop.
make: *** [all] Error 2

I would appreciate it if someone would tell me how to proceed to properly install rnmake. And then, I'd like to know any non-obvious suggestions for building the other requisite packages, librnr and libserial.

My Environment: Ubuntu 12.04; Netbeans 7.1.2;

Thanks]]> I have finally found what looks like a well-thought-out serial api for linux in RNR's Libserial.

I've downloaded the requisite packages but the instructions on how to get it installed are not clear to me. I would appreciate some help.

I've downloaded the latest of the subject packages and uncompressed them into a enclosing directory. The only package that seems to provide instructions is rnmake, but according to the information first step has me run 'make'. The error I get is:
============================================
Package: rnmake-2.4.0
Package Root:
Directory: /home/tim/rnr/rnmake-2.4.0
Target:
Start: Wed Feb 6 00:55:28 CST 2013
============================================
make[1]: /Rules.mk: No such file or directory
make[1]: *** No rule to make target `/Rules.mk'. Stop.
make: *** [all] Error 2

I would appreciate it if someone would tell me how to proceed to properly install rnmake. And then, I'd like to know any non-obvious suggestions for building the other requisite packages, librnr and libserial.

My Environment: Ubuntu 12.04; Netbeans 7.1.2;

Thanks]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=53 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 21:11:20 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=53
About the Map Mode of the indoor localization system StarGazer, how many landmarks is it able to store in its flash memory? Thanks.]]>
About the Map Mode of the indoor localization system StarGazer, how many landmarks is it able to store in its flash memory? Thanks.]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=52 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:21:07 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=52
Can anyone tell me how to order them!!


Willie

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Can anyone tell me how to order them!!


Willie

  ZigBee & Gyro.JPG (Size: 13.98 KB / Downloads: 3) ]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=57 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 06:21:07 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=57
Can anyone tell me how to order them!!


Willie

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Can anyone tell me how to order them!!


Willie

  ZigBee & Gyro.JPG (Size: 13.98 KB / Downloads: 3) ]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=40 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:18:01 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=40
We are using the Hagisonic Stargazer system with a Corobot
classic that hasn't any serial port available, then we are using
a usb to db9 serial adapter for connecting the stargazer to
the onboard computer of the robot that runs under Windows7.

The driver for the serial adapter has been properly installed and
a virtual COM port is recognized by the computer of the robot.
However the software for setting the stargazer, StargazerMonitor,
does not receive any data when a landmark is shown to the
stargazer device. We are using simultaneously the physical
stargazer indicator and we have confirmed that the stargazer
device effectively sees and recognizes this landmark.

We have tried different configurations of baudrate in both, the
driver manager and the program StargazerMonitor, with the same
unsuccessful result.

I should mention that we have performed same tests using a
computer that runs under Windows XP, and the stargazer device
connected though the usb-serial adapter and it works fine.

The problem seems to be related with the use of the stargazer
or the usb-serial adapter under Windows 7.

We will appreciate a lot you support for solving this problem.
Many thanks,

Angelica]]>
We are using the Hagisonic Stargazer system with a Corobot
classic that hasn't any serial port available, then we are using
a usb to db9 serial adapter for connecting the stargazer to
the onboard computer of the robot that runs under Windows7.

The driver for the serial adapter has been properly installed and
a virtual COM port is recognized by the computer of the robot.
However the software for setting the stargazer, StargazerMonitor,
does not receive any data when a landmark is shown to the
stargazer device. We are using simultaneously the physical
stargazer indicator and we have confirmed that the stargazer
device effectively sees and recognizes this landmark.

We have tried different configurations of baudrate in both, the
driver manager and the program StargazerMonitor, with the same
unsuccessful result.

I should mention that we have performed same tests using a
computer that runs under Windows XP, and the stargazer device
connected though the usb-serial adapter and it works fine.

The problem seems to be related with the use of the stargazer
or the usb-serial adapter under Windows 7.

We will appreciate a lot you support for solving this problem.
Many thanks,

Angelica]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=33 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 11:56:36 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=33
I am currently using AIBO and the Aibo Remote Framework for implementing own software for Human-Robot Interaction research and I am interested in replacing it by Genibo but I cannot find any information if the Genibo QD is programmable or not.

On Amazon, a marketplace seller writes "Genibo-QD supports an open software development interface in cooperation with RoadNarrows LLC.", so I'd be happy if you could give me a little more information on this interface, if it actually exists. Does it allow communication between Genibo and a PC, transmitting sensor data and remote controlling Genibo from own software?

Best regards,
Anja]]>
I am currently using AIBO and the Aibo Remote Framework for implementing own software for Human-Robot Interaction research and I am interested in replacing it by Genibo but I cannot find any information if the Genibo QD is programmable or not.

On Amazon, a marketplace seller writes "Genibo-QD supports an open software development interface in cooperation with RoadNarrows LLC.", so I'd be happy if you could give me a little more information on this interface, if it actually exists. Does it allow communication between Genibo and a PC, transmitting sensor data and remote controlling Genibo from own software?

Best regards,
Anja]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=26 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:20:42 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=26 Question:

I cannot charge my CoroWare CoroBot using the instructions in the manual. How do I get my CoroBot to charge?

Answer:

Make sure that you are using the physically smaller charger on its higher setting (~1.8A). Plug it into the charging port on the left. When you switch the robot into tethered mode you should see that the charging light on the charger turns on.


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- Brent]]> Question:

I cannot charge my CoroWare CoroBot using the instructions in the manual. How do I get my CoroBot to charge?

Answer:

Make sure that you are using the physically smaller charger on its higher setting (~1.8A). Plug it into the charging port on the left. When you switch the robot into tethered mode you should see that the charging light on the charger turns on.


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- Brent]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=24 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:58:40 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=24 Question:

I find that when I enable the PID controller in the CoroBot module inside RoboRealm that my CoroBot starts moving around in ways that I don't understand. It seems like PID control is broken. What is wrong?

Answer:

The problem probably doesn't lie with the PID controler (circled in green), but likely with the encoder settings (circled in blue). Try playing with the Switch Left/Right and Invert checkboxes for the encoders. The encoder hardware isn't always consistent between robots.


- Brent]]> Question:

I find that when I enable the PID controller in the CoroBot module inside RoboRealm that my CoroBot starts moving around in ways that I don't understand. It seems like PID control is broken. What is wrong?

Answer:

The problem probably doesn't lie with the PID controler (circled in green), but likely with the encoder settings (circled in blue). Try playing with the Switch Left/Right and Invert checkboxes for the encoders. The encoder hardware isn't always consistent between robots.


- Brent]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=23 Mon, 16 May 2011 19:17:19 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=23 The need to have your model water tight is critical to insure that the printer is able to create your model without holes in the completed part.
Any model that is not water tight, might also not be processed by the 3D printer software. Consult your 3D software for the best procedure for creating water tight 3D models.

Skitt]]> The need to have your model water tight is critical to insure that the printer is able to create your model without holes in the completed part.
Any model that is not water tight, might also not be processed by the 3D printer software. Consult your 3D software for the best procedure for creating water tight 3D models.

Skitt]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=22 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:06:29 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=22
http://www.materialise.com/MiniMagics

Skitt]]>
http://www.materialise.com/MiniMagics

Skitt]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=21 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:22:48 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=21 I'm having a few issues with writing to the RoboSight memory registers- my background is EE, not ECE.
I've built a LabView program that will continuously train and report recognition category and distance (confidence) but when getting to read/writing some of the more advanced memory registers, say in the omnivision camera or cognimem, I'm confused at what the manual is telling me.

For instance, if I wanted to read the height of the region of interest (pg 41 in the manual), I'd input (via RS232) "r 0x014", to which it would respond with some Hex value height, no?
But say I'm looking at the 'Common Control A' register. (pg 44 in the manual) There's what seems to be a bit value list of COMA[7], COMA[6], and so on. How do I access those bit or hex values so I can, say, disable auto white balance. I get the feeling this is just me not understanding the input/output formats, so any help would be appreciated.

The reason for all this is that after much testing I've found that after hooking up to a TV that our image settings are not very well tuned for the images/objects we are displaying to the camera, so I'd like to fine tune them for another round of tests, and even integrate image and memory register read/write capabilities into that LabView program.

Thanks in advance,
KT]]> I'm having a few issues with writing to the RoboSight memory registers- my background is EE, not ECE.
I've built a LabView program that will continuously train and report recognition category and distance (confidence) but when getting to read/writing some of the more advanced memory registers, say in the omnivision camera or cognimem, I'm confused at what the manual is telling me.

For instance, if I wanted to read the height of the region of interest (pg 41 in the manual), I'd input (via RS232) "r 0x014", to which it would respond with some Hex value height, no?
But say I'm looking at the 'Common Control A' register. (pg 44 in the manual) There's what seems to be a bit value list of COMA[7], COMA[6], and so on. How do I access those bit or hex values so I can, say, disable auto white balance. I get the feeling this is just me not understanding the input/output formats, so any help would be appreciated.

The reason for all this is that after much testing I've found that after hooking up to a TV that our image settings are not very well tuned for the images/objects we are displaying to the camera, so I'd like to fine tune them for another round of tests, and even integrate image and memory register read/write capabilities into that LabView program.

Thanks in advance,
KT]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=20 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:45:02 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=20 How can erase non-volatile memory?
I use a standart CCS compiler for recompiling the source in windows (i hate from windows) and i see some envorimental problem (like not found "param.h"), how can i fix this problem(using which compiler ?). Thanks for interesting.
Edip]]> How can erase non-volatile memory?
I use a standart CCS compiler for recompiling the source in windows (i hate from windows) and i see some envorimental problem (like not found "param.h"), how can i fix this problem(using which compiler ?). Thanks for interesting.
Edip]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=18 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:02:18 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=18 job shop page for info and quotes for the job shop. If you have any questions, ask them here.

- Brent]]> job shop page for info and quotes for the job shop. If you have any questions, ask them here.

- Brent]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=17 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 23:20:16 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=17 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=16 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:21:31 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=16 Bantam BC6 charging station. Each robot type can have a pre programed set of criteria to both discharge the batteries and then charge them back up. This involves knowing the specs on the specific batteries as well as constructing a cable similar to the existing charging cable for the device to read each of the battery cells.
I am hopeful that K-Team (or RoadNarrows) would be able to provide some battery
specifics to allow this procedure.
Thanks for your time!]]> Bantam BC6 charging station. Each robot type can have a pre programed set of criteria to both discharge the batteries and then charge them back up. This involves knowing the specs on the specific batteries as well as constructing a cable similar to the existing charging cable for the device to read each of the battery cells.
I am hopeful that K-Team (or RoadNarrows) would be able to provide some battery
specifics to allow this procedure.
Thanks for your time!]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=15 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:27:11 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=15
When we put a robot with a Korebot into Braitenberg mode with the test program on the Korebot, it performs differently than a regular Khepera that is put into Braitenberg mode with the included interface program or by sending "A,0" over a serial connection. Specifically, the robot with a Korebot seems more likely to run into things and the motors seem to move in pulses rather than smoothly. Is there something that can explain the difference in performance in Braitenberg mode between a Khepera with a Korebot and one without?
Is it possible the Braitenberg controller used by the Korebot test program is different than the one a Khpera without a Korebot would use?

Answer:

There will definitely be visible differences in behavior of the Braitenberg algorthims from robot to robot due to variances in the sensors, lighting, and many other environmental factors.

- Brent]]>
When we put a robot with a Korebot into Braitenberg mode with the test program on the Korebot, it performs differently than a regular Khepera that is put into Braitenberg mode with the included interface program or by sending "A,0" over a serial connection. Specifically, the robot with a Korebot seems more likely to run into things and the motors seem to move in pulses rather than smoothly. Is there something that can explain the difference in performance in Braitenberg mode between a Khepera with a Korebot and one without?
Is it possible the Braitenberg controller used by the Korebot test program is different than the one a Khpera without a Korebot would use?

Answer:

There will definitely be visible differences in behavior of the Braitenberg algorthims from robot to robot due to variances in the sensors, lighting, and many other environmental factors.

- Brent]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=14 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:22:34 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=14
When we turn on the Khepera that came pre-installed with the Korebot, the red motor controllers state light turns on and stays on until we run a program (which satisfies the "call initKH3()" remedy in the manual), then it goes off until the program terminates or the Khepera is reset. Is this normal behavior?

Answer:

It is normal behavior to have the red motor LED come on when the Korebot II is mounted on the Khepera III. This light doesn't come on if the robot does not have a Korebot.

- Brent]]>
When we turn on the Khepera that came pre-installed with the Korebot, the red motor controllers state light turns on and stays on until we run a program (which satisfies the "call initKH3()" remedy in the manual), then it goes off until the program terminates or the Khepera is reset. Is this normal behavior?

Answer:

It is normal behavior to have the red motor LED come on when the Korebot II is mounted on the Khepera III. This light doesn't come on if the robot does not have a Korebot.

- Brent]]> http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=10 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:58:13 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=10 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=8 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:13:30 +0000 http://www.roadnarrows.com/support/forum/showthread.php?tid=8
I have started a project and really don't know much about electronics- but I am not letting that stop me from my dream.

I have been browsing the net for anyone that might have any information to help me.

So without further delay, let me explain.

I want to make a small PDA like device with wifi, able to use skype, and a few other features, on a small custom touch screen LCD. Various internet searches have lead me to this site as well as many others, and I figure - even if I don't get the exact answer I hope for , every little bit of shared knowledge could help.

The problem is the details. I know how to basic solder, and connect pins in proper positions and such, but finding a screen/board/ and basic "PC" for a small device like this has been complex.

See the plan is to have this PDA on my wrist, it will be in a large housing so don't think "wrist watch" or anything for size, it is actually covering my forearm so lots of space to deal with. I just need help finding the right "motherboard" and power unit to fit inside this.

I know you mostly focus on other projects, but perhaps you know something that will work? The PDA doesn't have to be super complex, just wifi, picture browsing, Flash/YouTube, calander, calculator(basic), clock and hopefully Mp3/radio, connection to PC for fast transfer, and MicroSD memory expansion...

Also.. what size LCD will fit best into a frame (viewing size) of 3.1875"W x 2.25"H hole? Trying to find the right size touch screen has made my head hurt.

Please help if you can, I dream of this every night, and every step forward I make leads me to more complex electronical work then I know how to do right now, but I am a quick learner.]]>
I have started a project and really don't know much about electronics- but I am not letting that stop me from my dream.

I have been browsing the net for anyone that might have any information to help me.

So without further delay, let me explain.

I want to make a small PDA like device with wifi, able to use skype, and a few other features, on a small custom touch screen LCD. Various internet searches have lead me to this site as well as many others, and I figure - even if I don't get the exact answer I hope for , every little bit of shared knowledge could help.

The problem is the details. I know how to basic solder, and connect pins in proper positions and such, but finding a screen/board/ and basic "PC" for a small device like this has been complex.

See the plan is to have this PDA on my wrist, it will be in a large housing so don't think "wrist watch" or anything for size, it is actually covering my forearm so lots of space to deal with. I just need help finding the right "motherboard" and power unit to fit inside this.

I know you mostly focus on other projects, but perhaps you know something that will work? The PDA doesn't have to be super complex, just wifi, picture browsing, Flash/YouTube, calander, calculator(basic), clock and hopefully Mp3/radio, connection to PC for fast transfer, and MicroSD memory expansion...

Also.. what size LCD will fit best into a frame (viewing size) of 3.1875"W x 2.25"H hole? Trying to find the right size touch screen has made my head hurt.

Please help if you can, I dream of this every night, and every step forward I make leads me to more complex electronical work then I know how to do right now, but I am a quick learner.]]>