Bot n Roll ONE A - Program with Open Roberta
  • Bot n Roll ONE A - Program with Open Roberta

Tutorial Bot'n Roll ONE A - Program with Open Roberta

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Use Open Roberta software to program Bot´n Roll ONE A robot using blocks!

Open Roberta software is developed by the Fraunhofer Institute and allows the programming of several robotics platforms using blocks. It's open-source and runs in a browser. Developed for newbies that are developing their programming skills! To know more about this project follow the link: https://www.open-roberta.org/en/welcome/

 

To program Bot´n Roll ONE A robot using Open Roberta you need a computer with internet connection, a browser so you can program online in the Open Roberta server and a software (Open Roberta USB) that allows transferring the code from the server to the robot using an USB port of your computer.

Necessary steps:

    

Step 1: Before you start, the computer must define a COM Port to Bot'n Roll ONE A, when you connect it to a USB port. To install the necessary VCP driver check our tutorial: http://www.botnroll.com/en/tutorials/2289-bot-n-roll-one-a-.html

Step 2: Download and install Open Roberta USB software that allows you to transfer the code from the server to the robot using an USB port from your computer: :

 

 

Step 3: Access to Open Roberta server using your browser and select Bot'n Roll: https://lab.open-roberta.org/

 

Step 4: Lets create a small program using the "Action" blocks that allows moving the robot, print on LCD, etc...

 

 

Step 5: Drag and drop the blocks placing them as you see in the image:

 

 

Step 6: Now let's make a connection between the server and the robot! Run the Open Roberta USB software clicking on the icon at your computer:

 

 

Step 7: Verify that the USB cable connects the robot to the computer, then click on "connect"! A token code will appear and you must copy it. Select the code using the mouse and use the keys "ctrl+c" to copy the code.

 

 

Step 8: Return to your browser, click on Bot'n Roll icon and the choose "connect".

 

 

Step 9: Now insert the code you just copied using "ctrl+v" keys or type the code manually, using your keyboard!

 

 

Step 10: You will see a message indicating the robot is connected and Bot'n Roll icon becomes blue!

 

 

Step 11: Click on "play" icon, at the bottom, to transfer the code to the robot!

Congratulations! You shall now see a message saying "Hello" on the LCD line 1 and the robot is moving forwards!

Have fun exploring Open Roberta software and Bot'n Roll ONE A!

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