From: Jon H. <jo...@hu...> - 2007-10-24 15:51:50
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On Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:45:36 +0000, Andy Lch <lau...@ho...> = wrote: > I was thinking if I don't have to use the robostix, then I can use the = Console board which has a MiniUSB built in. What do you guys think? If the Roomba has an embedded processor on board, you should be able to talk to it over a serial port, so just use a console-vx, or a consoleLCD-vx. > This may be way too deep into the end of my planned project. > But how does the gumstix normally start? Is it based upon the power = being supplied (I.e on when battery is powered and off when battery is = cut)? Yes, that's pretty much how it works. I generally use a switch that disconnects the + lead from the battery. You can buy the power plug from Digikey (CP-012-ND) if you want to make your own cable from the battery. Later, Jon -------------------------------------------------------------- Jon Hylands Jo...@hu... http://www.huv.com/jon Project: Micro Raptor (Small Biped Velociraptor Robot) http://www.huv.com/blog |