How to use this module with the axon?

[Sylvestre]

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

[joe61]

I don't have an axon so no idea, but be sure to read all the comments on the page.

Joe

[Sylvestre]

usb port, parallel port, and a vga port.

[Admin]

I've made some edits to this thread . . . everyone, please save the flaming for the Personal Messaging system


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

WebbotLib will help you with the UART.

[Sylvestre]

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?

[Admin]

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

[Sylvestre]

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.

[Admin]

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?

[Sylvestre]

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?