Hi Jack, I really like your use of icons in your mobile interface

synthiam.com/Community/EZCloud/RobotAppDetails.aspx?id=5666

I'd like to suggest that you consider using Safe mode instead of Full mode as @Ellis had pointed out a problem in my original use of the Full mode

Also, if you are having intermittent issues, try adding the "Start" command per the Roomba OI spec. It seems like it really not always required

Thanks again for posting your project Frank

Frank,

Thanks for the input. I will make changes and upload.

I would really like to be able to have the ability to run scripts in mobile mode so I can monitor Roomba systems. I guess we have limited ability in that area.

I have several Roombas that I am working on. One scheduling is shot so I will use this to at least test stating on a schedule with ISY for now.

The main reason I use the ISY is for better centralized control of all IoT projects and systems.

I believe Roombas can only handle 20 KG of weight about, 20 lbs. Do you know if true?

Thanks for the help. I will be making more changes soon.

Hi Jack, Here is some info on the payload, from someone who appears to be part of the Create 2 design team

robotics.stackexchange.com/questions/5132/what-is-the-maximum-payload-weight-for-create-2-can-i-use-old-create-accessories

Regards, Frank

Thanks Frank

Hi all, I have been researching the problem of waking up a DOCKED sleeping Create 2 (in my case Roomba 650) for MANY days now and starting to loose hope of finding a solution. I have researched many forums besides this one and found solutions lacking except for the relay across the Clean pins mod that @rbaroni implemented or my servo pushing the clean button. Right now I've directly tapped the Roomba battery to provide the additional power for the servo and the iPad (needed for telepresence) using buck converters. My Roomba firmware is at \r\nr3-robot/tags/release-stm32-3.7.5:6216

I have tried every combination of suggested control sequences and BRC pin pulses suggested and come to the conclusion that there is a bug as suggested by this site

www.thinkingcleaner.com/compatibility.html

I have checked various other sites such as RobotReviews, Hackster.io and even the robotics.stackexchange where iRobot engineers participate.

My current workaround is to use the IFTTT Sender plugin to control a WeMo power outlet to remove the dock power for 2 minutes. After that, pulsing the BRC line low does indeed wake up a sleeping docked Roomba every time... biut its not elegant

Nice find on the wake on power mode. 2 Minute delay is a little rough though (I assume cap bank to handle temporary connection disruption in docking contacts). 20 pound is not lot, I have frame, EZ-B and battery alone at around 10 pound adding Mini PC, pico projector, ipad, gimbal, robot arms& hands, kinect, cables plastic... ummm maybe I need to rethink my design.

Nice work Frank.

Sometimes am getting Roomba hanging and have to pull battery out to reset. I guess I am sending something to Roomba it doesn't like. I wanted it to do some routine tasks, but finding it is a little unreliable to start on its own.

Hi Jack, Rather then pulling the battery, try holding both the spot AND dock buttons for 10 seconds to perform a reset.

Also, rather then trying my rather complex means to disable dock power to get BRC to work when waking a sleeping Roomba, just unplug the power cord to the dock for two minutes to see if the BRC pulse wake up works for you

I'm hoping to get a couple of people to check to see if my solution really works... it's very stable for me.. it's so nice to hear the wake up song and see the green Clean light on a sleeping docked Roomba after so many failures

Thanks, Frank