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ActivMedia Robotics PeopleBot Operation Manual

ActivMedia Robotics PeopleBot Operation Manual (78 pages)

Brand: ActivMedia Robotics | Category: Robotics | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

7
- Robot Package
  7
- Basic Components
  7
- Optional Components and Attachments (Partial List)
  7
- Additional Resources
  8
- Support Website
  8
- Newsgroups
  8
- Support
  8
Chapter 2 What Are Pioneer and Peoplebot

10
- Pioneer Reference Platform
  10
- Pioneer Family of Microcontrollers and Operating System Software
  11
- Plus Motor -Power Board
  12
- Client Software
  12
- Activmedia Robotics Basic Suite
  13
- Aria
  13
- Saphira
  14
- Acts
  14
- Laser Navigation and Localization
  14
- The Pioneer Legacy
  14
- Pioneer 1 and at
  14
- Pioneer 2 and Peoplebot
  15
- New Performance Peoplebot Plus
  15
- Modes of Operation
  16
- Server Mode
  16
- Maintenance and Standalone Modes
  16
- Joydrive and Self Test Modes
  17
Chapter 3 Specifications & Controls

18
- Main Components
  18
- Struts and Decks
  19
- Body and Nose
  20
- Batteries and Power
  20
- Motors . Wheels , and Position Encoders
  21
- Sonar Arrays with Gain Adjustment
  21
- Protective Ir S , Bumpers and Emergency Stop
  22
- User Control Panel
  23
- Integrated Pc
  24
- PC Control Panel
  25
- Operating the Onboard PC
  25
- Radio Ethernet and PC Networking
  26
- UPS and Genpower
  27
- Color Ptz Camera and A/V Systems
  27
- Sound System
  28
- Gripper
  28
- Safety Watchdogs
  29
Chapter 4 Quick Start

30
- Preparative Assembly
  30
- Install Batteries
  30
- Drive Self -Test
  30
- Aria Demonstration Programs
  31
- Client Server Connection
  31
- A Successful Connection
  32
- Operating the ARIA Demonstration Client
  32
- Disconnecting
  33
- Demo Troubleshooting
  33
- Srisim
  33
- Aria Speech Demonstration
  34
- Speechsimple
  34
- Goping
  34
- ARIA Speech Troubleshooting
  35
Chapter 5 Joydrive and Self-Tests

36
- Joydrive Mode
  36
- Engaging Self -Tests
  37
Chapter 6 Activmedia Robotics Operating System

38
- Client -Server Communication Packet Protocols
  38
- Packet Checksum
  39
- Packet Errors
  39
- Erver Nformation Ackets
  40
- Client Commands
  41
- The
  43
- Client -Server
  43
- Autoconfiguration (SYNC2)
  43
- Opening the Servers-OPEN
  44
- Keeping the Beat-PULSE
  44
- Closing the Connection-CLOSE
  44
- Motion Commands
  45
- Activmedia Robots in Motion
  45
- PID Controls
  46
- Position Integration
  47
- Sonar
  47
- Stalls and Emergencies
  48
- Accessory Commands and Packets
  49
- Packet Processing
  49
- Configpac and CONFIG Command
  49
- AUX Port Communications
  50
- Encoder Packets
  51
- Sounds
  51
- Onboard PC
  51
- Tcm2
  52
- Input Output (I/O)
  52
- User I/O
  53
- Bumper and IR I/O
  53
- Expansion I/O
  53
- IO Packets
  53
- Gripper
  54
- Gripper Servers
  54
- GRIPPERVAL Gripper Values
  55
- Grasping Pressure
  55
- Liftcarry
  56
- Gripper States and Status
  56
Chapter 7 Updating & Reconfiguring Aros

57
- Where to Get Aros Software
  57
- Aros Maintenance Mode
  57
- Simple Aros Updates
  57
- Aros Cf
  58
- Starting Aros Cf
  58
- Configuring Aros Operating Parameters
  59
- Interactive Commands
  59
- Changing Parameters
  59
- Save Your Work
  60
- Pid Parameters
  60
- Ticksmm and Revcount
  62
- Stall Val and Stall Count
  63
- Bumpers
  63
Chapter 8 Maintenance & Repair

64
- Tire Inflation
  64
- Drive Lubrication
  64
- Batteries
  64
- Changing Batteries
  64
- Hot-Swapping the Batteries
  64
- Charging the Batteries
  65
- Alternative Battery Chargers
  65
- Getting Inside
  65
- Removing the Nose
  65
- Opening the Lower Deck
  66
- Factory Repairs
  66
- H8S Ports & Connections
  67
- H8S Microcontroller
  67
- Power Connector
  67
- Serial Ports
  68
- User I/O-Gripper Port
  68
- The Expansion I/O Bus
  69
- Bumper Ports
  69
- Motors, Encoders, and IR Sensors
  70
- Board Versions C and Earlier Pin 24 HOST RI and Pin 26 Ground
  70
- User Control Interface
  70
- Joystick Port
  71
- New Plus Motor -Power Board
  72
- Configuration for Current and Temperature Sensing
  72
- Controller Power and Interface
  73
- Radio, Auxiliary, and User Power Connectors
  73
- IR Signal and Power
  74
- Legacy Motor -Power
  74
- Specifications
  75
- Warranty & Liabilities
  77

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ActivMedia Robotics PeopleBot Manual

ActivMedia Robotics PeopleBot Manual (27 pages)

MOBILE ROBOTS with Operating System Servers

Brand: ActivMedia Robotics | Category: Robotics | Size: 0 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1 Introduction

5
- Additional Resources
  5
- Onboard Pc Operation
  5
- Linux
  6
  - User Login
    6
  - Network and User Configuration Tools
    6
  - GUI Desktop
    6
  - Network Access
    7
- Windows95-2000/NT
  7
  - Network Configuration
    7
- Serial Ports
  7
Chapter 2 Software - Linux

8
- Activmedia Color Tracking System (ACTS)
  8
- Ayllu
  9
- Botspeak
  10
- Saphira
  11
- Stereo Vision Software (Svs)
  12
Chapter 3 Hardware

13
Chapter 4 Software

17
- Activ Media Color Tracking System (Acts)
  17
- Ayllu
  18
- Botspeak
  19
- Remote Access Programs
  19
- Saphira
  20
Chapter 5 Hardware

22
- Activmedia Pan Tilt Unit (AMPTU)
  22
- Breezecom Wireless Ethernet
  22
- Bt848 Frame Grabber Drivers
  22
- P2 Gripper
  22
- Sony Ptz Camera
  22
- Soundblaster Compatible Pc104 Sound Card
  23
- Sick Laser Range Finder
  23
- Wireless Radio Modem
  23

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