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Program BOE over Wireless?

Mike WaltzMike Waltz Posts: 2
edited 2008-02-17 00:06 in Robotics
Is there any way to do this?· I searched and didn't really find anything.· All I want to do is send programs to the BOE without having to retrieve it and plug it in every time.· Just like I do with my NXT.· [noparse]:)[/noparse]
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  • JDJD Posts: 570
    edited 2007-11-16 17:04
    Yes, currently there is a device that would allow you to program a Basic Stamp over Bluetooth technology. The device is at end of life; so there is limited quantity. The device you would be looking for is the Toothpick Stamp Edition. It is a Stamp-controlled PIC microcontroller with Bluetooth radio, FlexiPanel user interface server and flexible I/O capability. It can also wirelessly in-circuit program the BASIC Stamp from any Bluetooth PC. Your computer will need to have Bluetooth compatibility so use this module. I hope this helps

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  • deadwhaledeadwhale Posts: 30
    edited 2008-02-16 23:44
    I don't know 'cause I'm new to all this, but it seems to me that the Toothpick would be something that would be far from "end of life" as long as Boe is still around? Is there going to be something to replace it that will allow reprogramming the Basic Stamp "on the go"?
  • UghaUgha Posts: 543
    edited 2008-02-17 00:06
    You could always get a normal RF transmitter/receiver setup (parallax sells some, and there are many other sites that
    sell lower quality, yet cheaper units as well) and then write your program to support different predefined "modes".

    Then all you'd have send over wifi is the "switch to mode 2" or whatever signal.

    You can also do this with IR (there's even a stamps in class book based on it)... which would be the cheapest option
    since everything you need comes with a boebot kit (minus a standard universal TV remote... which most of us have).

    The final option would be some heavily complex code that allows you to transmit scripts to the boe, and then it
    executes those scripts based on what you've coded in the past.

    On one hand, the scripting option is like using the BOE in the above manners, but on the other hand, its almost like
    writing your own code language for it. (I find this option the most interesting/challenging... but I'm a software man at heart).

    You could always mix and match the different options... Use the IR option to program in scripts (also in the Stamps in Class
    book).

    Standard Disclaimer: I'm a newbie, take my advice at your own risk.
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