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Re: Rover Programming
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lugnet.robotics
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Date:
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Tue, 11 Jun 2002 15:32:45 GMT
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Jonathan Spitz <jspiar@#antispam#yahoo.com.ar>
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My idea to solve the IR problem would be letting the rover move around for x
time and then return to IR contact before going out again. We would have to
think a little bit about new obstacles but I think that it can also be
solved.
Jonathan
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason Hensler" <fire_on@yahoo.com>
To: <lego-robotics@crynwr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 10:35 AM
Subject: Re: Rover Programming
> I Like your idea and mine was a lot like
> http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/?n=11951. I thought of using the rcx as a
> scout and finding the path. It would relay the data back to the pc and the
> pc would create and download a program that would drive the rcx to end of
> it's map. I was thinking of using a timer or getting the time and counting
> the number of sec. between when the rcx hits an object. then i could have
> the computer turn the rcx after x second before hitting the object. the • only
> problems with this method that i can see are that 1). you have to be with • ir
> range, 2).it doesn't allow for movment around new objects and mapping of
> them (well this may not be true) and 3). It's downloads hardcoded • programs.
>
> What kind of info are you looking for about visual basics. I know there • used
> to be docs about the vb control at mindstorms.com but, not sure if they • are
> there anymore. I also have a control written by someone other than lego.
> I'll have to dig it out and i'm not sure where i got it but, when i find • it
> again i'll let you guys know. I am willing to help you get started with • the
> control.
>
>
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> In lugnet.robotics, Ian Warfield writes:
> > This idea has been kicking around the newsgroup for quite some time. • Here's
> > a discussion from back in 2000:
> > http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/?n=11939
> >
> > Here's an idea I had, very similar to what you're thinking:
> > http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/?n=11951
> >
> > Here's the unfortunate conclusion to one person's attempt:
> > http://news.lugnet.com/robotics/?n=11958
> >
> > Since the VB computer interface requires a good amount of work, I've • never
> > actually gotten around to programming it. As far as I know, nobody has a
> > working version at their disposal. Maybe you can provide us with one!
> >
> > --Ian
> >
> >
> > In lugnet.robotics, "Jonathan Spitz" <jspiar@yahoo.com.ar> writes:
> > > I have built a nice rover with two front sensors that just goes around
> > > hitting objects and making so its not kicked. I would like to program it
> > > better in VB or any other code that would let me show a map with every • place
> > > where it has hit an object and then make him learn to avoid that • obstacules.
> > > I would then try to program it in a way that I click anywhere in the map • and
> > > the robot is able to go there using the shortest path with no • obstacules.
> > > For that purpose I would need the IR controller for VB and both • documents on
> > > programming, beginer and expert as I think it requires quite a bit of
> > > programming.
> > > Please tell where can I get this and send me your comments on past
> > > experiences if you have tried something like this.
> > > Best wishes,
> > > Jonathan
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