
dodi
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When I start the camera of my Roli, it produces some noise (rattling), when I stop it the noise disappears. Are there any movable parts inside the camera bit?
What could be wrong?
Also the camera does not always have the proper network address. I have to adjust the robot address whenever it connects to my WLAN (client mode), and until the recent update the camera address followed what I entered in the Connection window. But since the update to 2015.02.06.00 (firmware v16.6) I observed both the noise and the lack of address synchronization.
Another problem with the camera: Movement tracking works, but servo tracking seems to do nothing. What could be wrong?
Lacking any answers so far, should I submit another Assistance Needed report?
Please explain what you are having trouble with. Everything works, someone can help you understand how to use a feature if you're unable to use the manual or highlight over blue question marks.
If "servo tracking" doesn't seem to be working for you then it is highly likely the control is not set up correctly.
As DJ has stated, the manual and the blue question marks give guidance on this however if you are still struggling to configure the control correctly or believe you have a problem with a control the simplest way to get help is to post a copy of your project along with details on which accessories are connected to which ports on the EZ-B, we can then take a look at the project and advise accordingly.
Also, there are no moving parts within the camera, the camera is provided without it's casing in the developers kit as were the first batch of cameras sent out with the early, Canadian made kits.
If the camera is rattling remove the casing to investigate the rattle.
The camera control saves the last given IP address for the EZ-Robot camera. If this changes each time you connect to your network then you must change the IP address of the camera and of the EZ-B. To avoid this set a reserved IP address in your router for the EZ-B.
In the meantime I could make servo tracking work, I had misconfigured the Min/Max values, due to inappropriate documentation (outdated Builder version) and missing question marks in the new configuration dialog. It's unclear what are the X and Y servo directions, I guess that they refer to the picture horizontal/vertical coordinates.
Could the rattling noise result from a picture stabiliser, moving the die mechanically? The noise is acceptable, I only should know whether it indicates some defect. How to disassemble the Roli camera housing?
The IP address is a nasty problem. First I cannot reserve an IP address to a WLAN device in my router, it seems to handle only reserved LAN devices (cable connected). Second the wrong network is scanned (here a local VMWare network), I have to obtain the dynamically assigned IP address from my router whenever the Roli connects the my WLAN, and enter it manually in the Connection window. It would be nice if the scanner used the network listed in the connection dialog by default.
I cannot remember that the camera address deserved an adjustment before the last Builder update to ...06.00, that's why I suspected that the update had caused the lack of address synchronization.
BTW, the About dialog disappears so quickly, that I have to invoke it multiple times for writing down the full Builder and firmware versions. Is there a more comfortable way to obtain these numbers?
Max and min values should not be too difficult to understand regardless of a lack of information. Minimum values should always be lower than maximum values, this is common sense. If something has a minimum value of 20 it's common sense that the maximum value should be greater than 20, is it not?
X and Y are axis, these are generally learned early on in mathematics, I learned about them in primary school. "X is a cross" meaning X is along the horizontal axis. It should be a given that users are aware of the X,Y axis much like it is assumed that the user can read...
Firmware is irrelevant, it doesn't tell you your current firmware it states the latest firmware for the now obsolete EZ-B V3. The EZ-B V4 has no firmware updates.
The ARC version number is in the title bar of ARC however, on opening it will warn that you have an old version if you are not running the latest version, and if you are not running the latest version it is advised that you upgrade to the latest version.
To disassemble the camera remove the screws and pull the casing apart. Do you honestly require instructions for such a simple task?
Network issues should be taken up with your network administrator. Due to the fact that there are literally thousands of different network configurations you cannot or should not expect anyone but your network administrator to be able to help without a full breakdown of the network.