Mapping Using Boe-Bot IR

The Artificer

I am trying to write mapping software for my Boe-Bot
It is set-up with the two IR LEDs and Sensors that it came with.
I have a few questions.

First, I was thinking about storing the map on the boe-bot in a table, is that possible?
The map begins as all -1s "Unknown"
0 is open space
1 is an object
2 is unreachable space

I wanted it to automatically seek out the·"Unknown"

Thanx
Spinnernicholas

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DiablodeMorte

Mapping in general is quite hard. It all depends on how one does it. Obviously if accuracy isn't a problem you can use GPS but if you want something percise you might need to make a couple stations of IR devices

A.C. fishing

Does anyone have any code to do this? (I'm curious)

Andy Lindsay (Parallax)

If you are trying to map a maze with partitions of known sizes, it's not too difficult. On the other hand, roaming around and mapping random territory can be pretty challenging.

You might want to check out the Boe-dar mapping software. It's a free download from teh Boe-Bot Digital Encoder Kit page <http://www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=28107>.