Irobot Create® Open Interface Overview - iRobot CREATE - OPEN INTERFACE Manual

iRobot Create
Overview
The Create Open Interface (OI) consists of an electronic
interface and a software interface for controlling Create's
behavior and reading its sensors. The electronic interface
includes a 7 pin Mini-DIN connector and a DB-25 connector
in the Cargo Bay for connecting hardware and electronics
for sensors and actuators such as a robotic arm or light
sensor to Create. The software interface lets you manipulate
Create's behavior and read its sensors through a series of
commands including mode commands, actuator commands,
song commands, demo commands, and sensor commands
that you send to Create's serial port by way of a PC or
microcontroller that is connected to the Mini-DIN connector
or Cargo Bay Connector.
Anatomy
Tailgate
Cargo Bay
DB-25
iRobot Create Open Interface (OI) Specification
Open Interface
®
Omnidirectional
IR Receiver
Handle
6-32 Mounting
Cavities
Mini-Din
Charging Socket
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