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Re: Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2013-08-19T13:30:05+01:00

Its a great news... but robots are not popular much right now. For future its very good.

Statistics: Posted by vips — Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:30 pm

Only android for now

2012-08-25T16:54:56+01:00

I only know Android programming at this point and I do not own any idevices. I can publish the commands I'm sending and maybe an iphone developer can create an app for you.

Statistics: Posted by Software Artist — Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:54 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2012-08-25T13:54:42+01:00

what about an Iphone app?
I know there is one but I can't find it on the app store...
my phone hasn't got Bluetooth but my Ipod touch has

Statistics: Posted by Yann933 — Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:54 pm

Robobuilder bluetooth remote Android app

2012-08-03T23:58:02+01:00

I've created a basic free bluetooth remote android app and posted on Google play.

This app allows you to use your smartphone as a bluetooth remote control replacement for the IR robo remote included with the RoboBuilder robot kit.
Find it on Google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... mes.btrobo

Statistics: Posted by Software Artist — Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:58 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-11-25T17:14:35+01:00

Hi rustam

The Bluetooth module for Robobuilder comes Pre Programmed for the correct mode setting and Baud rate.

We don't recommend resetting or tweaking with the setting unless there is really no other alternative.

The first thing I would check is if the Robot is discoverable by the PC and/or other devices.

In addition if it becomes absolutely necessary to re program the module you can use the daughter board (we don't sell it) or try tweaking it with a USB2 TTL serial adapter (at 3.3V!).

With regards to using a USB2TTL Serial I don't really have much details on how to connect it.

In any case, after having it connected you should use teh Parani Software to ste the module to mode 3 (Always Discoverable) and 115kpbs 8N1

Regards
Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:14 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-11-25T07:30:06+01:00

hi PedroR

Long time no talk )))

Of course I have Bluetooth module. But when i'm searching for bluetooth devices around me, I couldn't find the Robobuilder's bluetooth in a range.

So I saw some comments, such as: to use we should reset some settings of bluetooth module, or do something else.

Any help is welcomed

Thanks in advance !

Statistics: Posted by rustam — Fri Nov 25, 2011 7:30 am

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-11-23T15:46:28+01:00

Hi Rustam

Firstly you need to make sure your Robobuilder is equipped with the Bluetooth module.

If you purchased a stock 5710K (or 5710K Plus - the previous version we were selling) they DON'T have the Bluetooth module and it needs to be acquired separately.

With regards to Remote Controlling, l3v3rz made his beautiful Android app (which we like a lot!) but there is also the Official version from Robobuilder which is available for Download from the Android Market (it's free).

Regards
Pedro

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:46 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-11-23T15:11:09+01:00

Sorry somehow it doesn't work for me

Statistics: Posted by rustam — Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:11 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-08-13T23:19:52+01:00

Finally got round to doing a short video of RoboAndroid.apk in action. This show it running on standard robobuilder (with Bluetooth) running standard firmware.

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See this thread for an example of it running in "Basic" mode as a terminal.
http://robosavvy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=32048#32048

Latest version of the app is available here:
http://robobuildervc.googlecode.com/fil ... id_267.apk

Statistics: Posted by l3v3rz — Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:19 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-05-04T17:50:34+01:00

Hi l3v3rz

Sorry for the late reply but I only noticed the second part of your post today as I was preparing the Mailing List.

Indeed Limor has met with the guys who are designing the board. I'm not sure how much more detail I can share at this point but what I can say is that we're holding our breath to get our hands on one.

As far as we're told the board offers tons of IO and the huge processing power of Android devices (with the bonus of the nice interface).

Regards
Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Wed May 04, 2011 5:50 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-04-11T10:11:29+01:00

New version available of Android App - now with added accelerometer control

http://code.google.com/p/robobuildervc/ ... d_r256.apk

Also did people see this :

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/10/spar ... box-to-ge/

Breakout box for your android phone. This could make building a phone controlled robot much easier, and get rid of the bluetooth lag.

Statistics: Posted by l3v3rz — Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:11 am

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-04-03T19:23:20+01:00

Video may take a while to get round to - may be in a few weeks, so for now here's a few photos:

Yes the phone is pink ! See the iR logo in top right of the phones screen. Note my lovely grippers, the ones on the left are available for purchase

After intro screen it looks for BT sources. The iR logo shows which one is your bot. (It looks for BT devices starting ESD200). You can also see it found my WinMo phone the HTC 620

Now we're connected in DCMP mode, you can see its found the latest version 3.12. Now just press "BASIC POSE" to get robot to stand up !

And here it is. Note the hands are in "Dance Hands" configuration. I also have HIP kit installed and a servo for the head. The PSD sensor is attached to the servo so I can scan from left to right.

cheers

Statistics: Posted by l3v3rz — Sun Apr 03, 2011 7:23 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-03-31T16:38:14+01:00

Hi l3v3rz

Thank you very much for all your contribution.

I was actually preparing to email Robobuilder about the Android software they promised when I saw your post.

Great work!

And having both the WinMo and the Andreoid version. I was wondering if you could make a video of those?

Thank you very much!
Pedro.

Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Thu Mar 31, 2011 4:38 pm

Re: Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2011-04-03T21:42:18+01:00

robosavvy wrote:
Hi

Robobuilder will be making available an app for Android OS that enables you to control your Robobuilder using your mobile.

Well I've not seen it - so I've written my own!!! See wiki for a few download details: http://code.google.com/p/robobuildervc/ ... roidClient

It connects via Bluetooth. It supports standard firmware and also BASIC and DCMP. With DCMP it can do continuous walking (still in test) and also control the gripper (if you have one). It also supports a virtual joystick in standard modes - which is fun!

The code is a Java port of my robobuilderlib code with Android GUI. The core files are pcRemote.java and wckMotion.java. Its still pretty basic but of course it all open source so you can mod to your owns needs if you want, its also a bit buggy so I'll be posting updates - check site for details. And use at your own risk!!. If it looks popular I may add to Android MarketPlace but for now download and set your phone -> settings ->applications to allow "unknown sources". Its all built with eclipse, so if you want to SVN extract and build yourself you can.

l3v3rz

PS. The smartphone I'm using is a T-mobile Pulse Mini - its very cheap but seems to work well (£30 on PAYG) - http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/pay-as-y ... mini-pink/

Statistics: Posted by l3v3rz — Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:03 pm

Controlling Robobuilder with the Mobile Phone

2010-11-26T17:05:46+01:00

Thanks. Incidentally I've also now up loaded the source code / project files - see wiki for details http://code.google.com/p/robobuildervc/ ... bileClient

I had a quick look on ebay and these old phones are going incredibly cheaply - as in 30-35 GBP. Incredible value! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HTC-S620-Smartpho ... bilePhones (this one is currently only £7)

For that your getting a 200Mhz ARM CPU plus Windows CE 5.0, 1.3 M webcam etc ... Since it can talk directly to the RBC using BT, it means you can use it as a 2nd processor which can either be mounted on the robot or just sits near it!

I wonder if it was stripped down if it would fit insider the RBC box ?? After all no need for screen and keyboard really (not going try it with my phone )

Statistics: Posted by l3v3rz — Fri Nov 26, 2010 5:05 pm