Questions tagged [irobot-create]
The iRobot Create is a programmable robot based on the Roomba vacuuming robot. Users can program it using the iRobot Open Interface.
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Waking Up Roomba Over Serial
Sorry if this is a noobie question, it's my first time posting on this forum...
I've been trying to mod an old Roomba 400 series (model #4220) by adding a raspberry pi to it. (I know real original ...
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Very high value readings for light bumpers
I am reading out the values for the light bumpers on the Icreate2 robot. According to the manual, these values should be in the range 0-4095.
Whenever I read out these values, they start out as well-...
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problem roomba 500 power saving scheduler
anybody experienced problem with power saving and scheduler command?
I have roomba 521 with last firmware updated via OSMO, so now it has also power saving feature.
I have problem with scheduler ...
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iRobot Create 2 opcodes, data bytes and Realterm
I recently purchased an iRobot Create 2.
To connect to it, I am using RealTerm
Although I can send opcode commands that do not require a Data Byte (128, 173, 133, etc), I cannot figure out the format ...
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iRobot Create 2 Flash CRC Message/other internal messages
I got the same issue as here, but I couldn't resolve it. I tried the ros libcreate based create_autonomy and some python based implementations. In the end I started to copy python code and realised ...
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iRobot Create2 Programmable Robot: what is already in the robot
I want to buy the programmable iRobot Create2 and I have some questions about:
The "autonomous navigation" with obstacle avoidance is just implemented in the robot when I'll buy it?
And what about ...
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Does the Create 2 have the roomba room mapping software?
My understanding is that the Roomba has a sophisticated room mapping capability. Does the create 2 include that capability and is it usable by the hobbyist?
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How to sent commands
I bought a Create 2.0 last week and it does not have any manual to control from my computer, so I have two question How can I send commands to my Create 2.0? And what programs can I do?
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Meaning of Roomba's charging states
I added an Arduino to control a Roomba 615 (similar to iRobot Create 2).
The Arduino is communicating with Roomba through the Mini-DIN connector with the Open Interface.
While Roomba is docked and in ...
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problem of power on PIN 1 and PIN 2 of DIN connector of Roomba 521
I notice there is a problem of power on PIN 1 and PIN 2 of DIN connector of Roomba 521...I have only 0,5 V but it's expected 12V...motherboard damaged?
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e6 Stock to Create Platform?
Can a new iRobot Roomba e6 (WiFi enabled, scheduling robot) be hacked like the iRobot Create, while allowing it to do a bit of vacuuming during non programming time?
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3D template for irobot-create [duplicate]
Does anyone know where I can find the template of the face plate for the Create 2.0?
I would like to print or laser-cut.
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Not able to communicate with Roomba with serial port
I have an IRobot Roomba model number 565 and I am trying to control it with a Wemos D1 mini with Roomba's OI.
I connected the TX and RX pins from my FTDI adapter to the Roombas RX and TX and I can ...
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Roomba 651 makes sound
Our roomba 651 makes always the error sound. But battery is ver good. We are not able to find the solution. If any one has the solution to it.
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Create 2 650 - clean button flashing when connected to Arduino
I am working with two different Create 2 bases (595 and 650). I am using one Arduino Mega 2560 as an interface and have been testing the same code with the same board on both bases.
The issue is ...
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Roomba Create 2: how to convert steering angle to radius?
I want to set the steering angle for Roomba Create 2, and as far as I understand I can do this by setting a turning radius for the Roomba Create 2.
My question is:
How to convert steering angle to ...
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Where can I buy irobot-create?
im looking to buy irobot-creat, i can't find it on amazon or any other place. Im on Chile, would be any shipping options?
Thanks!
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Roomba stops responding to commands on the OI
So I just received my roomba create 2. I have managed to read and send commands to the roomba using the OI and an Arduino. I also got it to move using the USB cable provided by iRobot and the tethered ...
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Can't get iRobot Create to respond
We have an iRobot Create connected to a Win 10 PC with the cable supplied with the unit.
We have followed the instructions here:
http://www.robotappstore.com/Knowledge-Base/How-to-Use-a-RealTerm-...
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iRobot 600 series OI wake from sleep via BRC
I have attached an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express to my Roomba OI, and after manually waking it up I am able to successfully send opcode commands based on the Roomba OI Manual. I can even start, ...
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What are the prerequisites for entering into robotics?
I'm doing my Engineering in Electronics, what subjects which I need to specialize in order get into robotics and also suggest additional things I have to study
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iRobot Create 2 Wake over Serial on Rpi
So this thread is similiar to this one:
IRobot Create 2: Powering Up after Sleep
All except I am trying to do this on an RPi.
I have followed these intstruction:
https://www.irobotweb.com/-/media/...
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turning a roomba 980 into a create
I have an old 980 that I want to turn into a create. Is this possible? I've seen some posts that seem to indicate that it is, and I'm wondering if there are any more up to date instructions on how ...
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Driving the iRobot Create 2 straight
I am attempting to make the iRobot Create 2 drive in a straight line using the opcode 137 with the parameters specified in the OI documentation. "Straight = 32768 or 32767 = 0x8000 or 0x7FFF" I have ...
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Does Someone have the Deco Cover Drill Template of the iRobot Create 2?
I am developing a robot with the iRobot Create 2, and I need to built a structure over it, because of that I am looking for the Drilling Template to help me. I already looked in the oficial webpage ...
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Missing links in Create 2 documentation [closed]
The latest edition of Servo Magazine clued me to the existence of the Create2.
So one is now on the way and I've begun downloading the documentation. The problem is that the doc's which are dated ...
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Roomba 500 Series - Raw encoder counts readings
I have been trying to read Roomba raw encoder counts I am receiving values, but I have a sudden increase/decrease in values as can be seen over here.
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Get data without command anything from Roomba Create 2
I use Arduino Uno R3 connected to the Roomba Create 2 as in this picture
All the output commands for Arduino work fine but I have a problem from reading data from Create 2 sensors: I get invalid/...
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iRobot Create 2 Flash CRC message
In testing my iRobot Create 2, I discovered that the following message is being sent periodically over the serial interface: " Flash CRC successful: 0x0 (0x0)". Is this expected behavior or am I ...
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iRobot Create 2 - How did I get weird data from the serial port?
I'm new to Roomba Create2.
I just want the program to send and receive data of the bumper sensor only.
I tried this code on an Arduino Uno:
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Why does roomba provide the OI serial protocol?
Why would iRobot provide the serial port and Open Interface serial protocol in their residential models? I understand making their Create2 product STEM friendly. But why spend the extra cost for the ...
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IRobot 690 - raw wheel encoder counts change with no movement command issued
I am using a Raspberry Pi 3, B+ pertinent libraries are WiringPi, with WiringSerial. Code is written in c.
EDIT: the Serial connection is handled through GPIO 14(Tx) & 15(Rx), 5v (Tx) is stepped ...
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iRobot Create 2 Question
With the Create 2 iRobot if it is already moving backwards (with its bump sensors in the front of it) how would I code it to sense that it is hitting something on its back side with only using the ...
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How can I access the cliff sensors on an iRobot Create 2 via ROS/ Python?
I have an iRobot Create 2 and am currently using the create_autonomy package. Currently, they have cliff sensors as a "planned" feature. I see in the documentation that there are 4 cliff sensors (...
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Waking Create 2 from sleep [duplicate]
With the conversion of the DD control line to BRC on the series 500/600/Create 2 I have not been able to find a reliable way to wake the Create 2 from sleep. The spec suggests not letting it sleep by ...
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Create 2 losing serial communication after toggling full to passive while charging
We are having an issue where after toggling the create 2 from passive to active, then waiting a few seconds and toggling back to passive while on the charger, all serial communication fails a certain ...
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directly tapping Create2 battery
Since the mini DIN power is limited to 250ma, has anyone found a way to tap the battery to supply power to added electronics?
I'd prefer this over adding a secondary battery and separate charger
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Is it possible to put the irobot create2 in a mode where it will not charge?
I recently purchased an iRobot Create2 and have had a lot of issues in the last few weeks with the battery being dead when I go to use it. The robot almost never leaves its charger at this time ...
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Hacker friendly vacuum robots
I'm considering buying a vacuum robot. At first I got excited at finding out that Roomba has an Open Interface. Apparently this was taken out around model 800+ (?) The newest models do not have an ...
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Will the irobot create library work with other roomba models? [duplicate]
I have a roomba 595. I connected it to my Pi via serial but I'm having a tough time finding commands or documentation for it. I was wondering if the same commands used for the create model roombas ...
