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After running any of the applications, the user must first 'Open' the M3 module, then 'Connect' to the
M3 module BEFORE driving the robot.
'Reset' will reset the counted steps on the motor axis (i.e. reset the virtual encoders), and 'Close' will
close the M3 module, requiring that 'Open' be used again to command the M3.
'Calibrate' will calibrate the downward looking sensors for the ground type and colour the robot is
driving on and help with drop-off detection.
'Status' will list the status of the M3 module.
Drive Application
NOTE: Once the downward looking sensors are calibrated for the floor type, the 'Drop Off' can be
used to detect a step or hole in front of the robot. This setting can be adjusted for the operating
environment. If you want to test the robot on a desk where the drop off would be very large, you will
need to set this setting to the maximum which is 99, otherwise the robot will refuse to move forward
and will constantly tell you there is drop in front of the robot.
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