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Code For Wild Thumper

NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
edited 2013-10-12 17:19 in General Discussion
I would like to recommend that Parallax put together some sample programs in SPIN and C to complement the Wild Thumper. I am currently working on some of my own and would be happy to submit as a starting point. It does not have to be anything fancy, just something so that newbies can download and run immediately like with other Bots and accessories that are sold.

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  • Kevin CookKevin Cook Posts: 159
    edited 2013-09-24 13:01
    Yes, we have some code that we can post. We will put something together for the "downloads" section of the product page. If you would like to submit your code as well; we will have a look at it too.

    Thanks for the suggestion!
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-09-25 13:38
    Cool. Let me know when it is posted there so I can give them a test run and modify to my own needs. I do have some of my own code but it is not too polished as of yet.
  • George SuttonGeorge Sutton Posts: 180
    edited 2013-10-05 16:56
    NWCCTV wrote: »
    Cool. Let me know when it is posted there so I can give them a test run and modify to my own needs. I do have some of my own code but it is not too polished as of yet.
    I may just be interested in some of your code when I get my Thumper project together!
  • George SuttonGeorge Sutton Posts: 180
    edited 2013-10-11 18:42
    NWCCTV wrote: »
    Cool. Let me know when it is posted there so I can give them a test run and modify to my own needs. I do have some of my own code but it is not too polished as of yet.
    Have you had an opportunity to work any more on your code? Just curious... always looking for ideas to help me with my rover design.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-10-11 20:08
    Unfortunately I have not done any code recently. I am currently working on a telescoping arm that will have a gripper on it. I have most of it figured out but I forgot about the Servo cables and have to figure out a way to wind it back up when the telscoping portion retracts. Currently the code I have is to move forward, revers, left and right using a Sony remote control. I also have code for using just one Ping sensor but that is incomplete. It is used with the Sony remote code and the remote is basically for a manual over ride. It is currently pretty sloppy and not polished and comments are in the wrong places, etc. which is why I have not posted it yet. However, if you PM me your email address I would be happy to zip upwhat I have and send it to you. The code I have is in Spin. However, since the SimpleIDE library now contains the Sony IR code I will most likely switch over to that. I am still waiting on Kevin to post the WT code in the Downloads section. I will PM him to see where he is on that.
  • Duane DegnDuane Degn Posts: 10,588
    edited 2013-10-11 20:59
    Won't code used on robots with two CR servos also work with the WT?

    The HB-25 motor controllers use the same pulses as a CR servo so I'd think most Propeller BOE-bot code would work with the WT. You'd want to make sure and have pin assignments match the wiring on your boards.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-10-11 21:22
    You are correct Duane. What I have been using is standard servo Objects from the OBEX. I just modified them to suit my needs. I had made a suggestion to Parallax to include some Demos in the Download section of the WT page so that new users are able to get it up and running quickly.
  • George SuttonGeorge Sutton Posts: 180
    edited 2013-10-12 12:07
    NWCCTV wrote: »
    You are correct Duane. What I have been using is standard servo Objects from the OBEX. I just modified them to suit my needs. I had made a suggestion to Parallax to include some Demos in the Download section of the WT page so that new users are able to get it up and running quickly.
    I have wondered what, if any, code is included with the WT kit. I am saving up to buy one, which will be the platform for my rover. It just takes some time to gather the dough. Your code examples and that of Duane Degn and others is very much appreciated. Thanks to all of you for the ongoing help with various issues on these forums.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-10-12 17:19
    I have wondered what, if any, code is included with the WT kit.
    As of now there is none included which is why I started this Thread. I PM'd Kevin Cook to see where they stand on getting the code on the Product page but still have not heard back from him. I would just like to see some Demos that they have come up with for both SPIN and C. My programming skills are far from perfect and I usually just "borrow" and modify to my needs. Like Duane mentioned, most of the code for the Prop Boe Bot and Activity Bot will work for the WT.
    It just takes some time to gather the dough.
    Fortunately for me I bought mine when it was on sale and just happened to have saved enough for it. I sold a few Stamp items but it was well worth it. I found a solution to my telescoping arm issue and ordered it yesterday. Once I get that built I will get started on mounting it to the WT and then will be writing/modifying a bunch of code. So long as nothing else comes up (ha ha) I hope to have that portion done in the next few weeks.
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