User-Supplied Components / System Requirements | Pioneer 3TM, 2TM

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Global Positioning System

Heading-correction gyro

Compass

Bumper rings

Serial cables for external connections

Many more…

User-Supplied Components / System Requirements

Client PC: 586-class or later PC with Microsoft Windows© or RedHat© Linux OS One RS-232-compatible serial port or Ethernet

Four megabytes of available hard-disk storage

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

New ActivMedia Robotics customers get three additional and valuable resources:

A private account on our support Internet website for downloading software, updates, and manuals

Access to private newsgroups

Direct access to the ActivMedia Robotics technical support team

Support Website

We maintain a 24-hour, seven-day per week World Wide Web server where customers may obtain software and support materials:

http://robots.activmedia.com

Some areas of the website are restricted to licensed customers. To gain access, enter the username and password written on the Registration & Account Sheet that accompanied your robot.

Newsgroups

We maintain several email-based newsgroups through which ActivMedia robot owners

share ideas, software, and questions about the robot. Visit the support http://robots.activmedia.com website for more details. To sign up for pioneer-users, for example, send an e-mail message to the –requestsautomated newsgroup server:

To: pioneer-users-requests@activmedia.com

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

Subject: <choose one command:>

help (returns instructions) lists (returns list of newsgroups) subscribe

unsubscribe

Our SmartList-based listserver will respond automatically. After you subscribe, send your email comments, suggestions, and questions intended for the worldwide community of Pioneer users:1

To: pioneer-users@activmedia.com

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

Subject: <something of interest to pioneer users>

1Note: Leave out the –requests part of the email address when sending messages to the newsgroup.

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Pioneer 3TM, 2TM manual User-Supplied Components / System Requirements, Additional Resources, Support Website, Newsgroups

Contents

Pioneer H8-Series Operations Manual Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Operating the Aria Demonstration Client Appendix C Introduction Robot PackageBasic Components all shipments Optional Components and Attachments partial list User-Supplied Components / System Requirements Additional ResourcesSupport Website Newsgroups Support Support@activmedia.com What Is Pioneer? Pioneer Reference Platform Plus MOTOR-POWER Board Hitachi H8S-BASED Microcontroller Client Software Http//robots.activmedia.com Supporting Software Pioneer Legacy Pioneer 1 and AT Pioneer 2 and PeopleBot ActivMedia Robotics Server Mode Maintenance and Standalone ModesModes of Operation Joydrive and Self Test Modes Specifications & Controls Physical Characteristics Main Components Motor Stop Button User Control Panel P3-DX User Control Panel Body, Nose, and Accessory Panels Sonar Arrays with Gain Adjustment Batteries and Power Motors, Wheels, and Position Encoders Battery Indicators and Low Voltage Conditions Recharging DOCKING/CHARGING System Manual Operation Robot Power OFFManual Operation Robot Power and Systems on Radio Controls and Accessories Client-server connection options Onboard PC Computer Control Panel Operating the Onboard PC PC Networking UPS and Genpowerd Safety Aros Watchdogs Quick Start Preparative AssemblyInstall Aria Install Batteries Client-Server CommunicationsStarting UP Client and Server Drive Self-Test Demo Startup Options Ipthru Successful Connection Operating the Aria Demonstration Client Proper Connections DisconnectingQuickstart Troubleshooting OFF SRIsim Joydrive Mode Joydrive and Self-Tests Engaging SELF-TESTS ActivMedia Robotics Operating System CLIENT-SERVER Communication Packet Protocols Packet Errors Packet Checksum Server Information Packets Multiply by DistConvFactor‡ Client Commands Before Client Connection P2OS CLIENT-SERVER Connection Autoconfiguration SYNC2 Opening the Servers-OPENKeeping the Beat-PULSE Closing the Connection-CLOSE Motion Commands Rotation ActivMedia Robots in Motion Platform Dependent and Independent Variables PID Controls Internal coordinate system Enable/Disabling Sonar Position IntegrationSonar Polling Sequence and Rate Stalls and Emergencies 11-15 Reserved Accessory Commands and Packets Packet Processing Changing Baud Rates and Autobauding CONFIGpac and Config CommandSerial Port Communications Gripper packets HOST-to-AUX Serial TransfersEncoder Packets Sounds TCM2 Onboard PC Heading Correction Gyro Input Output I/O User I/O Bumper and IR I/O IO packets Expansion I/O DOCKING/CHARGING System I/ODigital Port Controls Docking/Charging Servers Monitoring the Recharge Cycle Charge State Overcharge ~Volts Charge current ID7 ActivMedia Robotics Operating System Updating & Reconfiguring Aros Where to GET Aros SoftwareAros Maintenance Mode Simple Aros Updates Updating and Reconfiguring Aros Starting Aroscf Changing Parameters Configuring Aros Operating ParametersInteractive Commands Save Your Work PID Parameters Keyword Ticksmm and Revcount 0056 0057 0060 0034 Stallval and Stallcount Bumpers Updating and Reconfiguring Aros Maintenance & Repair Tire InflationDrive Lubrication Batteries Tightening the AT Drive Belt Alternative Battery ChargersAutomated Docking/Charging System Getting Inside Removing the Nose Opening the Deck Factory Repairs Power Connector Appendix aH8S Ports & Connections H8S Microcontroller Serial Ports User I/O, Gripper, Docking/Charging Port OD7 Expansion I/O Bus User Control Interface Bumper PortsMotors, Encoders, and IR Sensors Joystick Port Appendix B Pioneer 3 and 2-PLUS MOTOR-POWER BoardConfiguration for Current and Temperature Sensing Controller Power and Interface Radio, Auxiliary, and User Power Connectors IR Signal and Power GND Radio Modem Settings Appendix C Appendix D Serial Ethernet SettingsConsole mode Webpage Peer-to-Peer Networking Specifications Appendix E Controls and Ports Warranty & Liabilities Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 603