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MSRS V4 support for Basic Stamp2

kfuremkfurem Posts: 19
edited 2012-03-15 08:44 in BASIC Stamp
Does anybody know where ~I might find an already written service, hopefully with Bluetooth support?

Thanks

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  • PublisonPublison Posts: 12,366
    edited 2011-11-27 15:22
    kfurem wrote: »
    Does anybody know where ~I might find an already written service, hopefully with Bluetooth support?

    Thanks

    I'm not sure that is supported anymore. The last version that supported BlueTooth on the BoeBot was MSRS 1.5 back in 2007.

    http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/robo/MSRS-Bluetooth-Boe-Bot-v1.4.pdf

    I believe Microsoft has dropped support for that version. The new support has gone to the Propeller powered EDDIE seen here:

    http://www.parallax.com/eddie
  • Mike4421Mike4421 Posts: 131
    edited 2011-11-27 23:44
    @ kfurem
    the answer is Yes and No: is there code ready to go, No , has there ever been code made Yes,...... to make a long story short it depends if your willing to look for code snippets through various books and websites.

    You will have to make your own, but theres info scattered around that can help you do it: this means you have to code in PBasic, and the use of (C#, DSS, CCR, and maybe using VPL to help speed up some code = understanding MSRD)

    the good thing about this is that there are :nerd: code samples written out there that you can use to guide you; its not like your starting from scratch.

    cheers
  • graffixgraffix Posts: 389
    edited 2011-11-28 06:26
    this had a boe bot used in it not sure about the bluetooth off hand I suspect thats whats on it http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc546547.aspx
    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/cc671160.aspx
    its the 1.5v
  • Mike4421Mike4421 Posts: 131
    edited 2011-11-28 10:25
    the code sites from graffix are for the Simulator, havent tried that yet will do when I get the chance.

    If you want a hint were to start to look at, you can start on these places.

    These books have good info;
    Professional Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio by Kyle Johns, Trevor Taylor : WROX
    Programming Mocrosoft Robotics Studio by Sara Morgan : Microsoft Press
    Robot Building for Dummies by Roger Arrick ISBN 0-7645-4069-6

    ok I'm sure your asking why these books, the 1st book is prob. the official bible of MSRD, and has some code for the BoeBot in one of its chapters: I belive theres new code for the MSRD R4 (havent check it out yet, as of this post; will do so near the future)

    the 2nd book is smaller BUT it has code for the "ARobot" from Arrick Robotics, and talks about using the BoeBot in the VPL a bit.

    the 3rd book is a KEY :nerd: ;although its a beginners book, the main feature is that it covers the "ARobots" CODE!! The ARobot uses 2 microcontrollers; the Basic Stamp2 as the Brains and a PIC microcontoller for the movement of the motors. This book helps you understand the code in Sarah Morgans book (in the way that you can see or refer to the ARobots CODE; NOT that it uses MSRD) that uses a direct connection to communicate with MSRD and the Basic Stamp2. The book does not display the code for its PICmicrocntroller, thats ok we are interested in the Basic Stamp2.

    to use MSRD well I recommend as of this post use MSRD R3 with the HelloApps added library, heres why
    when you install MSRD R3 it installs with out some BotBoe VPL services for some reason, when you add the HelloApps these services install. The HelloApps is an easy way to use MSRD with out the C#, DSS, CCR ; it uses its own semi-language that makes programming very very easy; including the 3D simulator. I use this in an XP Pro machine and its great, the kids have fun with it.(note - its Not a replacement for the FULL use of MSRD; its for beginners who never programmed. ) see website

    http://www.helloapps.com/

    ok, some ppl may say, but the EB500 Bluetooth is no longer made; take a look at the EasyBluetooth Adapter from Parallax, and you'll see in the code section that it has code for MSRD; for the BASIC STAMP2.... 1 done, now you need to make code for the MSRD to complete the connection, or you can go for direct conection 1st, then go for gold.

    theres more info in the web about the BoeBot and MSRD in these Forums and its MSRD Forums and on the web, you will have to look at the info that you need; like I said your not starting from scratch, just remember to have fun in your project or any of your projects.

    Cheers :nerd:
  • kfuremkfurem Posts: 19
    edited 2011-11-29 03:24
    Thanks for the info, when I've completed writing and testing the services I"ll post them here. It actually looks like quite a bit of the code for NXT is pretty generic, I"m working on modifying it now.
  • Mike4421Mike4421 Posts: 131
    edited 2011-12-12 23:54
    Had to edit the post, looks like when my old Hardrive went out, it took some old MSRD code for the Scribbler1...:innocent:
  • Mike4421Mike4421 Posts: 131
    edited 2012-03-12 11:49
    Hi guys, I wanted to post this video of how a [Basic Stamp 2] BoeBot is connected to [Microsoft Robotics Studio R3] I will test it on the NEW R4 later on....

    its a quick overview of what goes on..... you dont need to read the entire book "Professional Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio" by Kyle Johns, Trevor Taylor..... to get this up and running just CH 14 for a FAST SETUP, but if you want to do more complex movements, and etc.....you need to read the Book; but if you are completely NEW, its a must.... the 1st couple of chapters.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpStautgDc

    if some of you guys are interested I can make a more formal video, but I CANNOT display or talk about any copywrited matterial from the book or any books.

    I can make a video that shows you how to change the COM OUT for the Bluetooth on the XML file, for starters, but will not go into details about some things; please read the book ,and related matterial. :nerd:
  • Mike4421Mike4421 Posts: 131
    edited 2012-03-15 08:44
    I will be posting future info on this new thread in the Parallax Forums, that I started for the MSRD R3/ R4 for the BoeBot

    http://forums.parallax.com/showthread.php?138582-BoeBot-Connection-to-MSRD-R3-R4

    please post any question on the other thread, if you have any questions re: any info on the videos/ info I post.

    Thanks.
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