Pioneer Module Mobile manual Introduction, Gripper and Experimenter’s Package, Package Components

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Gripper & Experimenter’s Module

1.Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the rapidly growing community of researchers, developers, and enthusiasts of the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.

This Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual provides the general and technical details you will need to install and operate your new Gripper and to develop your own

attachments and enhancements for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot with the integrated Experimenter’s Module.

We also encourage you to use these companion resources that come with your Pioneer:

Pioneer Operation Manual

Saphira Software Manual

Pioneer Registration & Account Sheet

'Personal account for the http://css.activmedia.com Internet server Pioneer- and Saphira-users@rwii.com support newsgroups

2.1Gripper and Experimenter’s Package

Our experienced robotics manufacturing staff put your Pioneer 1 Gripper and Experimenter’s Module through a “burn-in” period and carefully tested them before we shipped the hardware and software to you. Our care extends beyond: Besides the companion resources listed above that bring the whole community of Pioneer to you, we warranty the Gripper and Experimenter’s Module against mechanical and electronic parts and labor defects for 90 days. All of these precautions ensure that you have many years to enjoy your new accessories for the Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot.

Even though we’ve made every effort to make your package complete, please check the components once again after you unpack it from the shipping crate.

2.1.1 Package Components

Pioneer 1 Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Assembly 32K EPROM containing latest PSOS

Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Manual

2.1.2 User Supplied Components

Pioneer 1 Mobile Robot

Set of hex wrenches that accompanied original robot

'Small, flat-bladed screwdriver Optional “chip-puller” tool

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Contents Gripper Experimenter’s Module Manual Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Contents Maintenance & Repair Gripper and Experimenter’s Package IntroductionPackage Components User Supplied ComponentsGripper Description Basic Pioneer PlatformGripper & Experimenter’s Module Pioneer Gripper side view Pioneer 1 Experimenter’s Module Experimenter’s Module DescriptionPioneer and Saphira Newsgroups Additional ResourcesPioneer Web Software Archive Pioneer-support@rwii.com SupportRemove Microcontroller from Console InstallationRemove the Console Replace InstallationRemove Nose Reattach Microcontroller to ConsoleConnect Cables Attach Gripper/Experimenter’s Module to PioneerRe-Attach the Console Test the AssemblyRe-Attach the Console Cables Psos Server Information Packet Gripper Operation and ProgrammingGripper Self Test Direct Control via Digital Ports Gripper I/OGripper Programming SfRobotCom2BytessfCOMDIGOUT, 0x3 SfRobotCom2BytessfCOMDIGOUT, 0x20SfRobotCom2BytessfCOMDIGOUT, 0x2 Int sfGripperGetState voidGripper functions I/O Ports Experimenter’s ModuleExperimenter’s Module Digin Self-Test BREAK, Boot to r EturnDigin To skip Vv.vVProgramming the Speaker Programming the Digital I/O PortsProgramming the A/D Ports Gripper Belt Adjustments Maintenance & RepairDrive Lubrication Factory RepairsExample C Program Demonstrates Gripper and Speaker Functions Appendix aGripper & Experimenter’s Module Momentary switch, 0 is pressed Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Pioneer Server Information Packet Appendix BComsay IndexMore, Grinnell Gripper & Experimenter’s Module Warranty & Liabilities