How to use the Serial Toolbox robot skill

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Provides two different features: An EZB Uart Serial Parser, SerialTcpBridge (Connect EZ-Robot Camera via USB)

Version 2

New Feature: EZB Uart Serial Parser

Results:

//TODO: Improve details

This plugin requires:

1. Extra hardware

1.1) Teensy 3.2 Micro-controller

https://www.pjrc.com/store/teensy32.html

http://www.robotshop.com/en/teensy-32-usb-microcontroller-development-board.html

1.2) JST 2.0 PH 6-Pin Male Connector

https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/jst-sales-america-inc/B6B-PH-K-S(LF)(SN)/455-1708-ND/926615

1.3 ) JST 2.0 PH 6-Pin Female Connector with cable (Optional)

2. Extra Knowledge: One time only, needed to program the micro-controller

2.1) Arduino IDE 1.6 or higher

https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

2.2) Teensy (Micro-Controller) driver & add-on for Arduino IDE

https://www.pjrc.com/teensy/loader_win10.html

3. Target Audience

DIY users with hardware experience.

Teensy Setup (One time only)

Firmware code:

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(3333333);

  Serial1.begin(3333333);
  Serial1.attachRts(2);
  Serial1.attachCts(18);
}

void loop() {
  if (Serial1.available() > 0) {
    byte b = Serial1.read();
    Serial.write(b);
  }
  
  while (Serial.available() > 0) 
  {
    byte b = Serial.read();
    Serial1.write(b);
  }
}

Wiring:

How to use

1. Download and Install this plugin

2. Connect Teensy usb port (MicroB) to your Desktop/Mini PC usb port

3. Start ARC

add the plugin to your project:

configure the usb serial port (teensy):

connect/disconnect:

setup the camera url:

Ez-Script: connects the usb camera and then starts the camera control.

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