kishigo
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We are doing a proof of concept project here at DirecTV to see if we can control the ez-robot from our set top boxes. The STB runs an embedded linux but most likely won't have bluetooth capability. Does the ez-robot stack support any other way of pairing? Does ez-openstack run entirely over bluetooth or does it move to tcp-ip once it pairs?
Thank you, Kelvin
You have reached the extent of my knowledge on this. Hopefully DJ will see this and respond. I believe at least one user did get EZ-Open bot to work with the Wifi EZ-B. Certainly won't have access to all features unless someone updates the package, either the original user or someone else (it is open source after all).
Alan
It seems to be an issue of getting the ezrobot onto the local wifi.
What if I use ARC to have the robot join the wifi network. Then it will have an IP address. Can I then from C++ use a TCP socket to control the robot?
In other words, use the ez-openbot package with a TCP socket instead of a Bluetooth socket.
You can use a web browser to get EZ-B onto the local network.
Tutorial for getting EZ-B onto the network is here: https://synthiam.com/Tutorials/Lesson/15?courseId=5
One on the network, yes, you can use C++ to send commands. See this thread for instructions on sending servo commands (ignore the unpleasantness in the thread, the answers are there):
https://synthiam.com/Community/Questions/7776
I doubt you would be able to use the EZ-B camera without the Mono SDK, but most, if not all other functionality should be available, although more challenging.
Alan
The camera images would be presented via the web server on the EZ-B. Once it is on the network, you could access the jpg images (camera stream) by accessing the webserver on the EZB. I cant remember the exact url but you could connect to the EZBs ip address to find out. There is a section called Cameras or something like that. From there, there are instructions on the page you are connected to.
edit I can't remember the exact url but you could connect to the EZBs ip address with a web browser to find out.
what trouble are you having connecting ezb to local wifi? There is a tutorial on how to setup different wifi modes in the Learn section. Let me know what stage you are experiencing trouble and I'll help direct you.
As for what your project attempt is, sounds like a lot of fun! Must really enjoy your job. It should be easy as well - once you get the ezb connected to the local network, I can help you with modifying openbot to work for your needs.
@d.cochran, no, the EZ-B camera is not accessible via the web browser. EZ-Robots developed a proprietary protocol for optimum performance. However, if DJ is going to help modify OpenBot, then that would be the solution...
Alan
It is available. I used it yesterday. EDIT Well, wait, that is through the custom http server in ARC. Sorry about that. He isn't going to use ARC. My bad.
The camera is available through ARC's web server