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Hi guys.
I am currently looking at a Roomba IRobot 530 on a popular auction site I want to get. I don't wish to appear rude but I need some quick advice before I place a bid, as the clock is ticking. eek
Does the 530 have a comms port to connect the EZ-B4?
Is the 530 compatible with the EZ-B4?
I've never had a robot vac so it's all new to me. I know DJ does reference the iRobot but there's no mention on models.
Cheers.
@Steve G, great design concept. You may have to consider another way to operate the Clean Button on your Roomba. I have one that I added a relay to electrically simulate the button push.
Yep. I have an idea for that too
. But thanks for mentioning it though. Could have been an easy oversight.
Steve G, Looking very cool. It will be a great robot. If you plan to utilize Roombas cleaning abilities, be careful of the arms extending out past Roombas diameter. Steve S
I agree, that is an awesome design mock up...
Cheers. It should look pretty cool when I'm done (I hope). Yeah I still will keep the cleaning function. Well, he has got to pay his way in his new home. The arms won't stick out as far as what the picture shows, and should just fit inside of the diameter. They will also be servo controlled arms too, so plenty of movement. Just got to make a shopping list now. eek
@Robot-Doc.
Quick question. You said in your previous post about finding a way to operate the "Clean" button and said you use a relay. I was thinking of using a servo to do the same, but the question I have is once connected to the EZ-B, can I not operate the cleaning function from there through it's hard wire connection?
@Steve, before you tear apart your Roomba.... I haven't tried, but the ezb should be able control that stuff sending serial commands... I mean to turn on and off the vacuum and brushes using the UART port or send serial commands...
Cool. I was hoping, and kinda figured it would.
Thanks.