Internet Controlled Bot

HavoKane

ok, well, i finally did it. or at least some of it. i have 2 computers, one on a wireless connection, and one one a wired connection. i hooked the robot to the wireless computer, turned it on, and used a service called LogMeIn to start a remote desktop connection(i chose this becuase it operates over the internet, instead of just computer to computer, with this program, i can control the robot from anywhere). i then opened up the stamp editor, and ran my TetheredControl program. success. my question now is, would it make more sense to create a website that controls the robot? ive seen it done, but i have no idea how it works. can anyone explain to me? i want some thing like the guys at ControlOurJunk.com have. (camera will come later) eventually i plan on mounting a mini-itx board onto the boe-bot, and it will have a wireless connection. but i would really like to have the bot controlled over the internet. or even the network, without needing a remote dekstop connection.

DiablodeMorte

That is quite definatly the coolest site I have ever seen, you have successfully bettered my life. Thank you. Back to you question. Inorder to do what you are talking about you will have to set up a php<->C++<->Robot connection(Substute C++ if you need). I have done this before. I can help you through the process if you would like.

What you need:
1 computer(master control/server)
1 PHP Enabled webhost
1 Client(anywhere in world)
1 robot

The php site is the only thing that some people have problems with.

That's just a general layout but it's pretty easy.
I have not done a java camera though(That's what that site had, the rest was php)

Franklin

Google for "serial to wireless lan" and you will find options (none of them are real cheap) Here is an article that talks about embedded wireless in robots.
www.electronicstalk.com/news/atp/atp100.html

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HavoKane

i would love some help. i have a spare 500mhz box with win2k i can use as the server until i get the mini-itx board to mount onto the robot itself. i obvisly have the robot, i have a client, and i dont really know about a php webhost. but, ya, im ready.

Kevin Wood

You don't need a remote desktop connection, just a network connection and a way to issue commands.

DiablodeMorte

Kevin Wood said...
You don't need a remote desktop connection, just a network connection and a way to issue commands.

YEa, that last part is hard :P

HavoKane said...
i would love some help. i have a spare 500mhz box with win2k i can use as the server until i get the mini-itx board to mount onto the robot itself. i obvisly have the robot, i have a client, and i dont really know about a php webhost. but, ya, im ready.

Alright. Let's start this. I'm gonna try to spill as much at one time. If you miss something/confused/can't understand me b/c I just suck at english just tell me.

Tasks:

• Get a webhost/make on
• Set up the robot
• Write the Server/Client php script
• Write the webinterface

I think that's it. First off, I need to know what you want the user to be able to control. Ie, Movement and what else?

Task Uno: Webhost
This one is sometimes the hardest. If you can GET a webhost that would be nice but if not then you can make one.
Making a webhost
You got to get xampp. It's a simple webserver in a nice package. LINK: http://www.apachefriends.org/download.php?xampp-win32-1.5.3a-installer.exe Install that on the old pc. For instructions look at: http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html#522 Xampp is a pretty sweet application suite. Once it is all set up post back.

Task Dos: Robot
I have not seen your robot so I don't know what it can do. IN you next post tell me. And with pictures if you get time

Task Tres: Scripts
I'm gonna go dig up mine, I'll post them later

Task Cuatro: Interface
See tres.

HavoKane

ok, well, i pissed my mom off by having the 2 computers side by side. (wtf?) so the old one is unhooked. the wireless card refuses to work in the old one, popped it in the new one to make sure the card is good, i didnt even have to install it. so. im contemplating an adequate setuf without having to run 500 ft of cat5. i was thinking of maing the newer computer wireless, but i got horroble lag in games when i tried that, and god forbid my sister not be able to play her games. and im looking to spend as little money as possible, because im trying to save for a jeep (CJ, none of that wrangler Smile, lol). so, ya. i have alot of things going on at once. i should have things worked out by next weekend.

EDIT:
my robot is nothing special. yet.
im searching for a reasonable priced wireless webcam, and tank treads, and a mini-itx board, and maybe a paintball gun eventually (spyder imagine-s(electric))
and an erector set to make a chassis. an erector set would be perfect for making a chassis.

Post Edited (HavoKane) : 7/30/2006 6:03:23 PM GMT

DiablodeMorte

Ohk, Well, I'm working on a way to do this w/o a computer at all. Total cost of my system(w/o) the robot is like $80 tops. I have sadly "missplaced" my code so I'll have to redo some of it. Let me know what you come up with. I'll work on finding my code

HavoKane

ya, id like to do it woithout mounting a whole computer on it as well. im trying to work with Smile i have around teh house, lol

computer guy

I realize this is an old thread. However if you still need ideas you could try one of the pink modules.
www.parallax.com/detail.asp?product_id=30013

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