hhammoud
I am not a programmer but I like to play with computer and controllers. I managed to operate the rpi as xbmc sever, file server, video and camera sever, wifi connectivity, gsm connectivity using cheap dongle . alarm system.
I played with the EZB and it was great but missing the wifi/gsm connectivities ( expensive boards) and peripherals such as direct cam, USB,audio ,video and others that are provided by the LC or additional expensive boards. I am planing for the coming project and My aim to use both combined , however I need to find a way to use the rpi as a proxy to the EZ-b in using wifi or gsm if needed since rpi can be used wirelessly and can control the Gpio can be programmed .
On the other hand , to open a bus between rpi and EZB to transfer commands and data.
I can have my robot to :
- Use LCD touch screen ( already doable with rpi )
- Connect to Internet via rpi
- Play YouTube and videos by voice commands/LCD control.
- Use Rpi audio system to control the robot and interact with EZB controlling PC.... Siri is an option !
- ... Others to Come.
Major milestones :
- PC to EZB card proxy via rpi wireless connectivity ( wifi/gsm rpi to ezb connector)
- Rpi audio system to interact with PC audio or recognized by EZB SW.
- Create a profile that send specific commands to rpi from ez-b card for specific commands and rpi scripts ( simple example : camera face detection activate welcome script)
- Others to come I DO APPRECIATE YOUR FEEDBACK AND SUPPORT
HH
This is another approach and I think it is doable . Does not seems complicated after quick glance.
http://neophob.com/2013/01/serial-communication-between-raspberry-pi-and-arduino/
Almost there
I think it will be great but still worried about performance .
You can always use this: http://code.google.com/p/ez-openbot/
It's a lot easier than trying to figure out how to make an arduino code mess
Really, it's a neat idea - but the amount of programming you will need to learn in order to have the raspberry pi do anything other than a media player will be challenging. Also, the performance is quite limiting. Hats off to your determination
That's always good to see!
I just don't want you to be disappointed in the end result - like I was
Really , i do appreciate your advice .
The problem that I do see potentials that can affect cost and flexibility to the community. You may use the rpi as inteligent slave in so many other areas ( if you have Linux or programming skills .... Not me), It will activate local audio,wifi,gsm , extra i/o and many other services that may facilitate others tasks.
I try to steel some time to work on these ideas, eectronics,automation and robots. I did not have time to work hard on Ezb lately . Eventhough, i just received my 2nd ezb kit +additional accessories, wifi shield, set of servos , sensors. on top of that few arduino , RPIs boards and related accessories.
As you said , I can see it coming (Ser2net tool is the solution ) but yes I am worried about performance frankly.
Thx again.