Society of Robots - Robot Forum
Electronics => Electronics => Topic started by: Sylvestre on August 09, 2011, 06:11:26 PM
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I was wondering how you use this module with the axon? I'm not exactly sure how to use this. Whats the other parts needed so I can use this?
http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9411 (http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9411)
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I don't have an axon so no idea, but be sure to read all the comments on the page.
Joe
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usb port, parallel port, and a vga port.
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I've made some edits to this thread . . . everyone, please save the flaming for the Personal Messaging system ;D
Sylvestre, as I skim through the datasheet, it doesn't appear you need anything else. You can directly hook it up to the Axon.
You simply hook up power and the UART:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/microcontroller_uart.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/microcontroller_uart.shtml)
WebbotLib will help you with the UART.
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thank you Admin. As I read over the datasheet again, I saw that if I wanted to transmit live real time video this modem would only transmit a few a frames per second. If I'm correct (am I correct? ???), is there some sort of alternative route I can take?
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The XTend Modem is for transmitting data packets . . . video requires huge amounts of data.
If you want to transmit video, you are best off using a wireless camera w/transmitter :P
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I've been looking for a while now and I cant find a camera that I'm looking for under 300 dollars that has a range of 2000 feet or more with buildings.
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If your robot is in an area with wireless internet, you can use a webcam + skype (or whatever) on your bot . . . you said you were going to have a laptop on it, right?
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No not on it. Basically I'm creating a search and rescue robot. It'll be like a fireman's assistant. Sorry about the other topic. You can delete that. Would a router work or something similar?