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Very basic question - how to use Boebot without cable attached?

goldbyrongoldbyron Posts: 2
edited 2013-02-28 06:37 in General Discussion
This might be a very simple question so please bear with me....:)

I have my Boebot all up and running but can't seem to figure out how to let it run without the USB cable attached. I have the Serial model. For instance when I am coming to do the ten second forward programme it is not possible as the cable won't stretch. Is there something I am missing???

Thanks

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  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-02-25 06:28
    I usually put a beep and a pause at the start of my programs. This give me the time to pull the cable out and position the Boe-bot how I want it. Sometimes I'll press reset again so I'll be ready to go after placement.
  • goldbyrongoldbyron Posts: 2
    edited 2013-02-25 06:37
    I've got it!! Thank you!
  • ZootZoot Posts: 2,227
    edited 2013-02-25 07:20
    You can also turn the 'bot OFF safely after downloading your program. Then detach the cable, move the 'bot where you want, and then power up (switch it on).
  • MSDTechMSDTech Posts: 342
    edited 2013-02-27 13:05
    One other item you might want to consider. Since the BOE-BOT always remembers the last program you have loaded into it, I always end a session by loading a "do nothing" program. Like this:
    ' {$STAMP BS2}
    ' {$PBASIC 2.5}
    END

    This way, the next time you power up the robot to start working with it or if you are changing circuits, it will not suddenly start running a program that you may not be expecting.
  • ajwardajward Posts: 1,130
    edited 2013-02-28 01:59
    Adding to what Martin_H said... After having my BoeBot unexpectedly charge off the desk a few times, I learned to do my programming with the power switch in the middle position, electronics on/servos off. I also added a second, different beep at the end of the program (if it didn't run in a loop). After loading the program, I'd wait for the end beep. Then I could take Bob to wherever he was going to run amuck, turn on servo power, press reset and away he goes!

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  • Martin_HMartin_H Posts: 4,051
    edited 2013-02-28 06:37
    ajward wrote: »
    Adding to what Martin_H said... After having my BoeBot unexpectedly charge off the desk a few times, I learned to do my programming with the power switch in the middle position, electronics on/servos off.

    I've had the same experience and broke an acrylic bot when it happened. I was using an h bridge at the time so the middle switch didn't help. But otherwise it is a good safety protocol.
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