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Resolved by DJ Sures!
For some reason when I updated to the newest EZ Builder Release, I am no longer able to discover my EZBs and/or camera IP addresses. EZ Builder will find them but it no longer lists them in the Discovery Window. I can connect to them but their custom names do not populate because they don't register in the Discovery Widow.
I have another PC that still has the 2018.05.01 release that does not have an issue. Everything works as expected.
Has anyone else had a problem with the 2018.09.01 release?
Here’s how https://tinkertry.com/how-to-change-windows-10-network-type-from-public-to-private
Thank you DJ!
Check this out: https://www.ez-robot.com/Tutorials/Lesson/76?courseId=4
After you helped me solve the discovery issue, I installed a newer/better router in his dome last night that I am hoping will solve the problem. (TP Link AC750) I use an Xbox360 controller app on my iPhone as an animation trigger that connects via wifi to the surface pro within the droid.
I'm about to completely rewire the dome with a new power distribution "grid" and will be further separating the router from the internal dome power voltage regulators. Perhaps that will also help.
www.ez-robot.com/Shop/AccessoriesDetails.aspx?prevCat=9&productNumber=51
I don't have any disconnections since I upgraded. However I'm connecting to a router outside and close to the robot and the 4 EZB's are catching the signal coming through fiberglass and acrylic. I've often seriously considered mounting a router and computer inside my robot and still may. However I fear I'll run into the same issues you are having. I have lots of aluminum shelving inside my B9 Lost IN Space Robot I'd have to pass through to connect. There are three rotating and moving parts of the body to pass through so, like you, direct connection to the 4 EZB's is not an option. Please keep us up to date on your upgrades and how they work. I'm immensely interested as I'll probably be walking the same path soon.
Are you running Voice Recognition with a microphone in your R2? If so how is your Recognition working with all the noise coming from the droid or room around you? I use a Plantronics Voyager Legend UC B235-M Bluetooth Headset to connect to my laptop that's stationed outside the robot. I'd rather have the mic onboard the robot or sitting in the room near by but this earpiece headset with the small mic boom does an outstanding job. Also it really only allows me to communicate with the robot. However I don't know how it's bluetooth signal would do connecting through fiberglass or aluminum.
Good Luck!
Yes, I have the latest EZBs that should already have the com upgrade. After I installed the new router I was able to keep connected without any issues. R2 will be out and about again in a few weeks so I'll be able to get a better handle on the upgrade efficiency later.
Regarding voice control, R2 isn't that great with crowds and loud areas. Does your headset have an easily pressed mute button? I have a headset but the mute button is terrible. It would be nice to be able to mute the headset around loud areas to limit R2 getting out of control.
BTW - Thank you for your help with the kangaroo x2 stuff this year. I was able to get the periscope under control!
- Doug