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ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Operation Manual (85 pages)

H8-Series

Brand: ActivMedia Robotics | Category: Robotics | Size: 3.56 MB

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

7
- Robot Package
  7
- Additional Resources
  8
  - Support Website
    8
  - Newsgroups
    8
  - Support
    9
Chapter 2 What Is Pioneer

10
- Pioneer Reference Platform
  10
- Pioneer Family of Microcontrollers and Operating System Software
  10
- Hitachi H8S- Based Microcontroller
  11
- Plus Motor -Power Board
  11
- Client Software
  12
  - Aria
    12
  - Saphira
    13
  - Laser Navigation and Localization
    13
- Supporting Software
  13
  - Simulator
    13
  - Mapper
    13
- The Pioneer Legacy
  13
- Modes of Operation
  16
  - Server Mode
    16
  - Maintenance and Standalone Modes
    16
  - Joydrive and Self Test Modes
    16
Chapter 3 Specifications & Controls

17
- Physical Characteristics
  17
- Main Components
  18
- Batteries and Power
  21
  - Battery Indicators and Low Voltage Conditions
    22
  - Recharging
    22
- Docking /Charging System
  23
  - Manual Operation (Robot Power OFF)
    23
  - Manual Operation (Robot Power and Systems ON)
    23
- Radio Controls and Accessories
  24
- Onboard Pc
  25
  - Computer Control Panel
    25
  - Operating the Onboard PC
    26
  - PC Networking
    26
  - UPS and Genpower
    27
- Safety Aros Watchdogs
  28
Chapter 4 Quick Start

29
- Preparative Assembly
  29
  - Install ARIA
    29
  - Install Batteries
    30
  - Client-Server Communications
    30
- Starting U P Client and Server
  30
  - Drive Self-Test
    30
  - Client Server Connection
    30
  - Demo Startup Options
    31
  - A Successful Connection
    32
- Operating the Aria Demonstration Client
  32
- Disconnecting
  33
- Quickstart Troubleshooting
  33
  - Proper Connections
    33
  - Srisim
    34
Chapter 5 Joydrive and Self-Tests

35
- Joydrive Mode
  35
- Engaging Self -Tests
  36
Chapter 6 Activmedia Robotics Operating System

37
- Client -Server Communication Packet Protocols
  37
  - Packet Checksum
    38
  - Packet Errors
    38
- Server Information Packets
  39
- Client Commands
  40
- The Client -Server Connection
  42
  - Autoconfiguration (SYNC2)
    43
  - Opening the Servers-OPEN
    43
  - Keeping the Beat-PULSE
    43
  - Closing the Connection-CLOSE
    43
- Motion Commands
  44
- Sonar
  47
  - Enable/Disabling Sonar
    47
  - Polling Sequence and Rate
    47
- Stalls and Emergencies
  48
- Accessory Commands and Packets
  49
  - Packet Processing
    49
  - Configpac and CONFIG Command
    50
- Serial Port Communications
  50
  - Changing Baud Rates and Autobauding
    50
  - HOST-To-AUX Serial Transfers
    51
- Encoder Packets
  51
  - Gripper Packets
    51
  - Sounds
    52
  - Tcm2
    52
  - Onboard PC
    53
  - Heading Correction Gyro
    53
- Input Output (I/O)
  54
  - User I/O
    54
  - Bumper and IR I/O
    55
  - IO Packets
    55
  - Expansion I/O
    56
- Docking /Charging System I/O
  56
Chapter 7 Updating & Reconfiguring Aros

59
- Where to Get Aros Software
  59
- Aros Maintenance Mode
  59
- Simple Aros Updates
  59
- Aros Cf
  60
- Starting Aros Cf
  60
- Configuring Aros Operating Parameters
  61
  - Interactive Commands
    61
  - Changing Parameters
    61
- Save Your Work
  62
- Pid Parameters
  62
- Ticksmm and Revcount
  64
- Stall Val and Stall Count
  65
- Bumpers
  65
Chapter 8 Maintenance & Repair

67
- Tire Inflation
  67
- Drive Lubrication
  67
- Batteries
  67
  - Changing Batteries
    67
  - Hot-Swapping the Batteries
    67
  - Charging the Batteries
    67
  - Automated Docking/Charging System
    68
  - Alternative Battery Chargers
    68
- Tightening the at Drive Belt
  68
- Getting Inside
  69
  - Removing the Nose
    69
  - Opening the Deck
    70
- Factory Repairs
  70
- H8S Ports & Connections
  71
Appendix A

71
- H8S Microcontroller
  71
  - Power Connector
    71
  - Serial Ports
    72
  - User I/O, Gripper, Docking/Charging Port
    72
  - The Expansion I/O Bus
    73
  - Bumper Ports
    74
  - Motors, Encoders, and IR Sensors
    74
  - User Control Interface
    74
  - Joystick Port
    75
- Pioneer 3 and 2-Plus Motor -Power Board
  76
Appendix B

76
Appendix C

79
- Serial Ethernet Settings
  80
Appendix D

80
- Lan Ip Settings
  80
  - Console Mode
    80
  - Webpage
    81
  - Peer-To-Peer Networking
    81
Appendix E

82
- Specifications
  82
- Warranty & Liabilities
  84

ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Operation Manual (65 pages)

MOBILE ROBOT

Brand: ActivMedia Robotics | Category: Robotics | Size: 0.77 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Congratulations

7
- Pioneer Package
  7
- Additional Resources
  8
  - Pioneer Software
    8
  - Pioneer Newsgroup
    8
  - Support
    9
2 What Is Pioneer

10
- Client Software
  10
- The Pioneer Legacy
  11
- Modes of Operation
  12
3 Specifications & Controls

14
- Physical Characteristics
  14
- Main Components
  14
  - Console and Deck
    15
  - Body
    16
  - Nose
    16
  - Accessory Panels
    16
  - Sonar Arrays
    16
- Motors and Position Encoders
  16
- Sonars
  16
- Batteries and Power
  17
- Electronics
  18
  - Power/Motor Board
    18
  - Microcontroller
    18
  - Sonar Boards
    19
- Controls, Ports, and Indicators
  19
  - Main Power, Fuse, and Indicator
    19
  - Recharge/Power Port
    19
  - Liquid-Crystal Display
    19
  - Contrast
    19
  - Serial
    21
  - Radio
    21
  - Flash
    21
- Safety Watchdogs and Configuration
  21
4 Quick Start

22
5 Self-Tests

28
- Engaging Self-Tests
  28
- Motors Test
  28
- Sonar Test
  28
- DIGIN Test
  29
- DIGOUT Test
  29
- ANALOG Tests
  29
- Bumps
  30
- User Pwms
  30
- P2 Gripper
  30
6 Pioneer 2 Operating System

31
- Communication Packet Protocol
  31
  - Packet Data Types
    32
  - Packet Checksum
    32
  - Packet Errors
    32
- Server Information Packets
  33
- Client Commands
  34
  - Client Command Argument Types
    35
  - Saphira Client Command Support
    36
- Programming P2OS
  36
  - Synchronization-SYNC
    36
  - Autoconfiguration
    37
  - Opening the Servers-OPEN
    37
  - Keeping the Beat-PULSE
    37
  - Closing the Connection-CLOSE
    37
- Movement Commands
  37
- Pioneer in Motion
  38
  - Position Integration
    38
- Sonars
  39
- Input / Output (I/O)
  39
  - Digin, Timer, and ADSEL
    39
  - DIGOUT and PSUPOS
    40
- Bumpstall
  40
- Extended Packets
  41
  - Packet Processing
    41
  - Configuration Packets
    41
  - Encoder Packets
    41
  - AUX Serial Packets
    42
- Standalone Mode
  43
7 Updating & Reconfiguring P2Os

44
8 Maintenance & Repair

50
- Drive Lubrication
  50
- Pioneer Batteries
  50
- Factory Repairs
  51
- Console Serial Port
  52
Appendix A

52
- Internal Serial Connectors
  53
- User I/O Expansion Port
  53
- The General I/O Bus
  54
- User Power Connections
  56
Appendix B

56
- Onboard Computer Option
  57
Appendix C

58
Appendix D

60
Index

62
Warranty & Liabilities

64

ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Manual (27 pages)

MOBILE ROBOTS with Operating System Servers

Brand: ActivMedia Robotics | Category: Robotics | Size: 0.27 MB

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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ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Operation Manual (85 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 What Is Pioneer

Chapter 3 Specifications & Controls

Chapter 4 Quick Start

Chapter 5 Joydrive and Self-Tests

Chapter 6 Activmedia Robotics Operating System

Chapter 7 Updating & Reconfiguring Aros

Chapter 8 Maintenance & Repair

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Appendix E

ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Operation Manual (65 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Congratulations

2 What Is Pioneer

3 Specifications & Controls

4 Quick Start

5 Self-Tests

6 Pioneer 2 Operating System

7 Updating & Reconfiguring P2Os

8 Maintenance & Repair

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Index

Warranty & Liabilities

ActivMedia Robotics Pioneer 2 Manual (27 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Software - Linux

Chapter 3 Hardware

Chapter 4 Software

Chapter 5 Hardware

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