Comments on: Code Download

By: MovieMaker

MovieMaker — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:31:45 +0000

I have the same identical problem also. It has disrupted my intire life! But, I am trying to be patient. Some people have had success.

By: Reece

Reece — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:55:06 +0000

and yes, I do have the GNDs tied together.

By: Reece

Reece — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:53:57 +0000

I do know that; that’s a pitty because it’s a heck of a lot harder to debug with that issue. But this same problem still occurs regardless if I have the arduino hooked up to my PC or not. :(

By: todbot

todbot — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:31:20 +0000

Just to make sure: make sure you're running the Arduino off external power, not USB power, when doing stuff. This is because when you use the USB port, the RX/TX lines of the Arduino are claimed by the USB chip. If you'd like to use both the USB serial connection and the Roomba at the same time, you should use a software serial port library for the Roomba connection, like LadyAda's exellent AF_SoftSerial.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:38:45 +0000

I’m having the exact same problem as Reece with my arduino. I’m using a roomba dirt dog, but I don’t think its any different from a regular roomba software wise.

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Phoenix DIY » Blog Archive » Meeting 7: April 17 — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:46:38 +0000

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By: Reece

Reece — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:43:25 +0000

I have tried and tried time and time again to get the code for the ‘bumpturn’ program to work on my Arduino. When I run it on my BS2, it runs fine, but when I hook up the arduino to the roomba with the code (FYI I’m using the updated one on this website), this is what happens: The roomba just drives forward. Sometimes if you hit one of the bumpers, it just stops, and leaves the ’safe’ or ‘full’ mode or whatever the mode it is in, and goes into passive, or whatever the regular mode is when it responds to button presses. Sometimes, the roomba won’t even budge. What’s wrong?? I can’t seem to figure out the problem. All my connections are fine and secure. Is your code mis-typed??

By: David

David — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:45:05 +0000

I think i took something wrong you said a few posts up… If i get the Arduino then thats pretty much the programmer for the ATTiny chip? Once programmed and tested out with its ports i can then move the chip off of it and use it by itself?

By: David

David — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:58:47 +0000

oops… forgot the url :o)

http://www.audon.co.uk/mfc8800.html

By: David

David — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:58:29 +0000

This is pretty much what i was looking to do.. its a 8 relay that is connected to bluetooth that seems to be able to be controlled via pc, pda and cell phone. However, its $200+.