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Remote propeller control with WiFi module... at this point I have to learn Forth

max72max72 Posts: 1,155
edited 2012-04-13 14:08 in Propeller 1
I just received a RN-XV wifi module.
I already had Xbee stuff, so I simply used the Xbee USB adapter to configure it from the PC.
Then with an adapter board I placed it on a breadboard.
4 jumper wires from a propeller (3.3, gnd, and two pins for tx and rx).
I modified the proforth spin constants to set the righ pins for the serial interface, and in no time I have a propforth available from anywhere, linux and win with putty, or android with lunaterm or a similar terminal.
Access from the web after port forwarding on my router.
incredibly easy...
So now I have no more excuses... time to learn forth!!
Massimo

Comments

  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2012-04-12 10:34
    Max72,
    Masochist!
  • mindrobotsmindrobots Posts: 6,506
    edited 2012-04-12 11:14
    Massimo,

    Welcome to the (other) dark side!!

    I have a pair of RN-XV's sitting on my desk waiting to be played with. Did you run into anything unusual or difficult in the configuration?

    I may need to move then up on the priority list!
  • max72max72 Posts: 1,155
    edited 2012-04-12 14:14
    Heater, yes, it could be..

    The configuration of the module from a teraterm was rather easy. If you configured a PC on a LAN you know the steps.
    As usual better read the manual.... for instance the save command helps a lot... :-)
    Another thing is encryption, the supported modes are limited. I had wpa2+tkip on my router, but it can accept either wpa+tkip or wpa2+aes
    I'll post a config report with the minimal setup on the wireless forum.
    The module can do a lot of things, but for a basic setup you need few parameters.

    Massimo
  • JonnyMacJonnyMac Posts: 9,197
    edited 2012-04-12 15:25
    That looks like it might be fun to drop into a PropBOE for experimenting. Am I wrong?
  • T ChapT Chap Posts: 4,223
    edited 2012-04-12 17:48
    Those look interesting. I use the RN-134 and have a Prop load all the initial settings to it.
  • max72max72 Posts: 1,155
    edited 2012-04-13 13:28
    Jon,
    they will probably be great fun indeed..
    If you have a terminal interface ready simply drop in the module, connect as adhoc (no setup required in this case), and use your PC as usual, or your phone...
    Massimo
  • Dave HeinDave Hein Posts: 6,347
    edited 2012-04-13 13:50
    "I have to learn Forth"? I'm having trouble grasping the reasoning behind this. You must have completed all the other items on your bucket list. :)
  • max72max72 Posts: 1,155
    edited 2012-04-13 14:08
    :-)
    Dave, not really, but I'm intrigued by forth, and having propforth running from a remote location in my terminal is really nice, considering also it can be done out of the box.
    So the subject should have been "I delayed it for a long time, but this time it is too intriguing.."
    Anyway the modules can work as a wireless substitute of a serial link, so anything using a serial terminal with a USB cable can be converted to a WiFi solution in no time.
    Massimo
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