iRobot Roomba Blocks :: QUARC Targets

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iRobot Roomba Blocks

Roomba

The Roomba mobile robotic platform is based upon the vacuum cleaning robots for home use. However, QUARC extends their functionality by controlling the Roomba via an RS232 serial connection, making the Roomba a full-featured mobile robotic platform.

Applications

Roomba Waypoint Navigation	Generates velocity commands to reach the waypoints.
Roomba Bump Wall-follow	Generates motion commands for simple map-based navigation and uses bump sensor for wall following.
Roomba Create Trajectory	Generates robot's trajectory using sensory feedback.
Roomba Track Blob	Generates robot's motion commands for blob tracking.

Interfacing

Roomba Initialize	Connects to a Roomba.
Roomba Sensor Request	Requests that the Roomba send its sensor data.
Roomba Modes	Shows the list of operating modes for the Roomba.
Roomba Send IR	Sends the requested byte out of the low side driver 1 (pin 23 on the Cargo Bay Connector), using the format expected by the Roomba's IR receiver.
Roomba Drive	Controls the Roomba's motion using the specified velocity and direction.
Roomba Query List	Requests a list of sensor packets.
Roomba LED	Controls the LEDs on the Roomba.
Roomba Sensor Stream	Requests a continuous stream of the specified sensor packets.
Roomba Direct Drive	Controls the forward and backward motion of Roomba's left and right wheels independently.
Roomba Play Song	Plays the specified song.
Roomba Cover	Starts the built-in iRobot Cover demo.
Roomba Wait Event	Waits until Roomba detects the specified event.
Roomba Wait Angle	Waits until Roomba has rotated through the specified angle in degrees.
Roomba Digital Output	Controls the state of the 3 digital output pins.
Roomba Dock	Starts the built-in iRobot Cover and Dock demo.
Roomba Wait Time	Waits the specified time.
Roomba Wait Distance	Waits until the Roomba has traveled the specified distance in mm.
Roomba Change Mode	Changes the Roomba mode to Passive, Safe or Full.
Roomba Spot	Starts the built-in iRobot Spot Cover demo.
Roomba Play Script	Executes the specified script.
Roomba Demos	Provides a list of built-in iRobot demos.
Roomba Run Demo	Runs the specified built-in iRobot Roomba demo.
Roomba PWM LSD	Controls the three low side drivers with variable power.
Roomba LSD	Controls the three low side drivers on Roomba.

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