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Roomba 655 Pointers?

Hey Community!

My parents just got a Roomba, which, being a robotics person, interested me. Since I know DJ and other members have hacked roombas, I was curious if there were any pointers people may have, such as the hack itself, or code, or other innovative ideas they've had with there Roomba. But firstly, does the 655 work with the hack?

Thanks, Tech


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First question.

The Roomba doesn't have the same connector as a keyboard I have, yet the keyboard is a ps2 connector keyboard? Does the ps2 connector still work in it?

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Yes I'm aware the middle rectangle must be broken off.

#2  

Yes, just be careful with your pin alignment. Also the 655 responds to the 500 Roomba Open Interface commands and runs at 115,200 k bytes.

#3  

Just the Man I wanted to hear from!

I'm thinking of making a circular attaching base that has an arm to reach down and plug into the Roomba.

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As for serial commands, will they be different from the 500? Or are they the same? What are some examples?

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#4  
  1. Add control

  2. select Robots

  3. Select iRobot Roomba

  4. Explain to your parents why their vacuum now has an arm on it:)

#5  

Here's pic of an ongoing project with a 535 Roomba. As DJ pointed out, he has already built the commands that you can use. I have removed the EZB(3) and prepping for using the newer EZB(4).

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#6  

Hey @Doc Don't mean to thread jack, but where did you get that clear acrylic disk from?

#7  

lol Richard R, ebay is your friend. Not only round but also square acrylic is available. Different thicknesses are offered, I prefer 1/4 inch so that I can use 4-40 brass inserts to insert into the plastic and then use 4-40 standoffs.

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@Doc... I am not sure eBay has my best interest at heart.... I do spend a lot of money there.... LOL

Thanks Richard