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I have 3 ezb boards in my robot. I would like to connect to 1 of them to my laptop and EZB builder using USB. Is there a tutorial for video somewhere on this forum showing how to use USB instead of Bluetooth?
I followed Nieks video ... http://www.ez-robot.com/Community/Forum/posts.aspx?threadId=778
I was having a little trouble once in awhile losing the connection and since the motherboard is in the robot thought it better that way.
It only cost me $3.45 to do it and very glad I did.
Here is the one I used ... http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-To-RS232-TTL-PL2303HX-Auto-Converter-Module-Converter-Adapter-5V-3-3V-Output-/180931822407?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:3160
The only bad thing is the cables.
It comes with a double female and we need a male to female but I already had some so no biggie for me.
Something like this or this one
Just connect the RX, TX and GND.
I was hopeing to just be able to plug into the EZB somewhere but see it wont be that simple. Where would have been the adventure in that anyway.
Thanks again for all the guidance. Herr Ball; I cant seem to get your ebay link to work. Like I said above I'd like to get something quickly and looking for a seller that can ship within a few days. I know Sparkfun is quick.
It works same if using bluetooth or XBEE or WIFI all hook up the same,just needs a TTL I/O for communcation to UART in the microprocessor.
Just make shore you set the voltage right if using xbee or WIFI
I want one of my ez-b boards to be connected directly to the computer (but bluetooth will be ok id not) and the other to use wifi.
I bought over 30 for my roomba projects i sell and all work perfect
Does the Sparkfun FTDI Breakout board use this cable? I can not be sure if it is a mini-B or what.
USB cable
Thanks,
Rex