BoeBot Connection to MSRD R3/ R4

Mike4421

Hi, guys…. Just wanted to post a Video on how a connection from a [Basic Stamp2] BoeBot to Microsoft Robotics Studio R3/ R4………looks like.

Since I’m not showing any new code, I don’t think this belongs on the Project Page. I will post a video later working on the R4 version.
None of the codes have been changed, its all the original code for the BS2 and MSRD; same connections according to the pdf’s.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APpStautgDc

I will post the R4 video later...
Enjoy

Mike4421

here is a video of the [A7 eb301] set up for the BoeBot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbwfcYaC0xo

the sample code from the WROX book for MSRD [BoeBot example CH14] works with the new MSRD R4, I will post the video later in a step by step format.

Mike4421

Here is One of the last videos, for the Step by Step tutorial; on how to get your Boe Bot working with Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R3/ R4.

These instructions work with Windows Xp, Vista, 7 [64bit Ultimate]

the first video shows you how to setup your Wrox Book example codes, before you get to work with your Boe Bot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6Wqx7UPcIA

Mike4421

Here is the 2nd video on the Step by Steo series for Boe Bot with Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio R3/R4

This video goes through how to setup your Bluetooth and how to change your XML COM# for the example code of Ch14 of the Wrox Book.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlkOfiTW3sM&context=C4f122cdADvjVQa1PpcFNKYikPMoLVYJuH8STSMI9O1l4s8VKPM6k=

on the 3rd video, I'll go over how to use the Manifest editor for the example code,and will go over where you can find the same .BS2 code in .SPIN code Format for those of you guys who have Propeller Microcontrollers and would like to try this example.

Mike4421

Here is the Last video #3 in this Step by Step series....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89eaMn8-NNM

it goes over the the Manifest editor for CH14 and the location of the .Spin code

Mike4421

here is the PDF needed for the Pinouts:

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

here is the Basic Stamp2 code used for the sample in Ch14 in the video:

http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/src/prod/MSRS-Bluetooth-Boe-Bot-Code-v1.2.zip

Mike4421

a small note.... try to use the Regular Windows Bluetooth Drives for this code, when using other 3rd party bluetooth software you may get interference in communications... if you find a 3rd party software that has no problems, please share with the community.

thanks...

NWCCTV

OK. I totally understand about connecting to MSRDS via Bluetooth. But, Is it possible to just connect using a standard Serial Port? I know there has to be a way to do this but I can not seem to get it right. I have code that enables me to connect to VB, VC, and VC# using PBasic but I am unsure how to use MSRDS to do this. The reason I want to do this is that on my Robot project I intend to use both a Mini ITX based computer and couple of Basic Stamps. I would rather tie them all together using USB Serial ports than the less secure Blue Tooth as I do not want it to get hacked at the worst possible moment. Is Unsoundcode still hanging around? If so, I bet he has a solution!!!!

Mike4421

@ NWCCTV...

Your solution is easy, ( actually it depends on your skills, and the time you are willing to invest on your project ). A good place to start is on one particular book…. Microsoft Robotics Studio by Sarah Morgan from Microsoft Press 2007/2008. This book comes with prewritten code… on chapter 5, I believe; the book goes over on how to make your own MSRDS service for an unsupported robot called the “A-Robot” from Arrick Robotics ; the communication between MSRDS and the A-robot is through RS232 you can try a USB converter if you like, this is very good for your project because the A-robot is BS2 based… it also uses a “PIC” Co-Processor for driving the DC motors (no servos)…. The BS2 is the Brains and communicates to the Pic co-microcontroller through standard RS232 baud about 300 or something low range around there…. Sarah’s book provides the MSRDS code to get you jump started in this, and in the last Chapter 6 or 7 the same A-robot setup is used to make security monitor over the internet with added servos on the A-robot with webcam and control over the internet, so this can also provide as a template for over the internet control security monitor system using a BS2… neat ….. I have been wanting to test this out but lately I’ve been very busy and have no time to make a neat robot with this functionality if you try this, make sure you get the Sara Morgan Book.. Optionally you can also get, if you have the time and money; Robots for Dummies (the maker of A-robot Roger Arrick made the book and covers the A-robot) if you want more info on the A-robot or check their website, Also Parallax has code and Info on the A-robot in their projects page (non MSRDS code), you might want to look for it….. hope this helps good luck.

NWCCTV

Thanks for the advice. I actually do have that book. I was looking at the A-Robot just today and wondering if there was a way to make it work. If I go that route I will need to know how to code the stamp to communicate back. Thanks again for the advice/help. I will update this thread once I figure it out.