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digital ports. There also is circuitry and a connector for an as-yet-implemented remote- controller IR.

A complete list of available I/O ports and connections can be found in Chapter 4, Experiment’s Module.

2.4 Additional Resources

Every Pioneer 1 customer gets three additional and valuable resources: a private account on ActivMedia’s Internet server for downloading Pioneer software, updates, and manuals, access to RWI’s private robotics newsgroups, and E-mail access to the Pioneer 1 support team.

2.4.1 Pioneer Web Software Archive

We have a World Wide Web server connected continuously to the Internet where customers may obtain Pioneer 1 software and support materials. Point your favorite Web browser to:

http://css.activmedia.com

Some access areas are restricted to licensed customers, including Pioneer owners. To gain restricted access, use the username and password that are written on the Pioneer 1 Registration & Account Sheet that accompanied your robot.

2.4.2 Pioneer and Saphira Newsgroups

RWI also maintains a special E-mail-based newsgroup for Pioneer 1 owners and Saphira programmers to share ideas, software, and questions. We strongly encourage you to sign up. For details, send E-mail:

To: majordomo@rwii.com

From: <your return E-mail address goes here>

Subject: help (Subject: always ignored)

(body of message—choose one or more commands:)

help

(returns instructions)

 

lists

(returns list of newsgroups)

subscribe <list name here>

(waddayatink?)

unsubscribe <list name here>

(ditto)

end

 

 

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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 ComponentsBasic Pioneer Platform Gripper & Experimenter’s ModuleGripper Description Pioneer Gripper side view Pioneer 1 Experimenter’s Module Experimenter’s Module DescriptionAdditional Resources Pioneer Web Software ArchivePioneer and Saphira Newsgroups Pioneer-support@rwii.com SupportInstallation Remove the ConsoleRemove Microcontroller from Console Replace InstallationRemove Nose Reattach Microcontroller to ConsoleConnect Cables Attach Gripper/Experimenter’s Module to PioneerTest the Assembly Re-Attach the Console CablesRe-Attach the Console Gripper Operation and Programming Gripper Self TestPsos Server Information Packet Gripper I/O Gripper ProgrammingDirect Control via Digital Ports 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 Digital I/O Ports Programming the A/D PortsProgramming the Speaker 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