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IR Remote

2006-04-20T08:40:19+01:00

My RN-1 have same problem once. I found one cable open, it in the shield part, just re-soilder the open wire.

Statistics: Posted by Uthai — Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:40 am

IR Remote

2006-04-09T18:47:27+01:00

My controller type was already set to 3024 serial so that wasn't the issue either. I know that IR control is very limited but I would like to to work to make sure that my bot has no latent defects before I do more complex stuff. Kind of crawl then walk. Thanks to all though for the support. An amazing bunch of people!

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:47 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-09T12:51:12+01:00

fungo wrote:
I have tried it and it didn't work! I am getting the feeling that I either have a defective IR Remote or defective sensor

Quite possible. And you wont be missing much when you send them back to Hitec for replacement...the IR is not a very impressive way to demonstrate your new Robot to your friends

Statistics: Posted by gsferrari — Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:51 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-09T10:11:08+01:00

I may have experienced the same thing when I could not make my IR function well, or so I thought. But then I remember the simple thing I did at roboBasic menu was to the at . Then I tried to use the roboRemocon program for quick test. And presto the IR is in control!

I hope you can fix the IR problem and feedback us what may have gone wrong.

Statistics: Posted by Lomruz — Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:11 am

IR Remote

2006-04-09T09:15:37+01:00

I have tried it and it didn't work! I am getting the feeling that I either have a defective IR Remote or defective sensor

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sun Apr 09, 2006 9:15 am

IR Remote

2006-04-09T02:15:39+01:00

Ok everything is back to normal for me:

* Make sure battery is fully charged on the RN1
* Make sure batter in the Remote is good
* Make sure IR sensor is plugged into the correct port (AD7 I think...)
* Make sure the IR sensor has line-of-sight with the remote at all times (place it on the head)

* Via Robobasic - open the "templates for robobasic" folder and open the file that has all the movements in it (dont have my PC before me but the filename is pretty obvious).

* Under MAIN - comment out the Gosub Robot Voltage command as in this thread:

MAIN:
'GOSUB robot_voltage
GOSUB tilt_proc

--> This will make the Robonova very responsive to remote control input without waiting for the stupid LED nonsense...

* After making this change - save the file under another name (good practice) and RUN ALL (make sure RN1 is connected to the PC and powered up)

This should work!!

Statistics: Posted by gsferrari — Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:15 am

IR Remote

2006-04-09T00:23:28+01:00

Yes, Gil is right. That's one of the main ones... the blinking LED. Try pressing the button several times. Somewhere in between the LED blinks the 3024 will be available to accept the values from the IR sensor.
Couple of other suggestions if the above posts still don't work for ya...
Under 'MAIN1:', make sure the code reads 'A = REMOCON(1).
On the remote, press and hold the 'P1' and '1' together for a couple of seconds while aiming it at the IR sensor (at close proximity, and while the robot is on). ...and do something about the blinking LED. It really impairs the overall performance.

Statistics: Posted by bauermech — Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:23 am

IR Remote

2006-04-08T22:18:46+01:00

I don't own a RN-1 but I've been reading up on it.

Check http://robosavvy.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=141 and http://robosavvy.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=117.

They both talk about one of the main bugs in the code where IR reception is jammed.

Statistics: Posted by Gil — Sat Apr 08, 2006 10:18 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-08T21:55:20+01:00

When you say weak battery do you mean in the robot or on the remote? Somewhere I heard that the LED may interfere with the IR sensor but couldnt find much. Also I unplugged the LED just to be on the safe side and no improvment. When controlling the bot via the PC remote software after installing the program you mention this works fine. It is only the IR that doesn't work

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:55 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-08T21:41:04+01:00

Connect him to the PC. Open Robobasic. File-Open-Template Folder for Robobasic

Here you will find the .bas file that should have all the moves to be controlled by remote control. Open this file. Compile - Run All

Now set the controller to RUN and try again...

If this doesnt work - you will be in the same position I am My IR was working fine for a while - now it doesnt work. I am guessing weak battery...just make sure.

The trouble with "problems" is that you need to carefully document the troubleshooting procedure so that you cover your traces...

Statistics: Posted by gsferrari — Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:41 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-08T21:33:18+01:00

The remote works fine in that it is transmitting IR signals. This I have checked by viewing the remote turough a camera and also the sensor is connected correctly.

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:33 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-07T19:38:05+01:00

Did you install the IR sensor correctly?
Install batteries into the remote?

SLAP me for sounding like a pompous jerk - but these are common mistakes to get out of the way

Statistics: Posted by gsferrari — Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:38 pm

IR Remote

2006-04-07T19:26:31+01:00

I cant seem to control my RN-1 via the IR remote control supplied. Does any one have any ideas please?

Statistics: Posted by Guest — Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:26 pm