iNeXT Robo-CIRCLE Bedienungsanleitung
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The rst programmable robot kit for everyone
Step by step from starting to the intelligent robot with sensors.
Fun with learning the programmable
robotic kit. Includes building the robot
platform and learning the programming
by Logo language with iconic and text-
based software.
Fun with learning the programmable
Fun with learning the programmable
robotic kit. Includes building the robot
robotic kit. Includes building the robot
platform and learning the programming
platform and learning the programming
by Logo language with iconic and text-
by Logo language with iconic and text-
Fun with learning the programmable
Fun with learning the programmable
robotic kit. Includes building the robot
robotic kit. Includes building the robot
platform and learning the programming
platform and learning the programming
by Logo language with iconic and text-
by Logo language with iconic and text-
Refl ect sensor Light sensor Switch sensor LED Light
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System requirements
Hardware
Software
CX-4 cable
JST3AA-8 cable
You will need either a PC or laptop computer to
run the Robo-CIRCLE software. Getting started with
Robo-CIRCLE is easiest if your PC or laptop has the
followingfeatures:
• Harddisk space 15MB
• 800 x 600 Resolution Color Monitor. 1024 x 768
recommended.
• A serial or USB port (requires USB to serial port
converter for USB port - optional)
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A CD-ROM drive, World Wide Web access, or both.
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Install Windows ME or newer operating system.
Windows XP Service-pack2 recommended. Also
supports Window Vista and Windows 7.
COM port interfacing cable between controller board with computer
3-wire cable for interfacing the sensor and application module
Female DB-9 connector
Computer’s side
4-pin modular plug
Microcontroller’s side
pin 2 - RxD (Serial data receiver pin)
pin 3 -
TxD (Serial data transmitter pin)
pin 4 - DTR (Data terminal ready)
pin 5 - GND (Ground)
Conductor side
+5V
RS-232 serial port may be called
COM port. Normally installed
at the back of computer. It
provides 9-pin male D-type
connector (called DB-9 male
connector).
RS-232 serial port may be called
COM port
Cable information :
Ground Signal wire 8-inch
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Getting started with the
Computer has only USB port
Notebook computer
Desktop computer
connect with ZX-LED
or Relay driver circuits
connect with Infrared
re ectors, Light sensors
connect with Switch/
Touch sensors
The brain of Robot,
contains Logo inter-
preter rmware
Stop program
Forward
Simple DC motors DC
motor gearboxes
Turn ON or OFF the supply
voltage to all circuit
i-BOX III supports
simple Alcaline
batteries and
Rechargeable
batteries.Use 4
“AA”(not included).
Backward
Run program
USB<>COM port
UCON-232S
CX-4 cable
CX-4 cable
Optional
USB interface
Digital output
Analog input
Digital input
Microcontroller RUN/STOP switch
First step with
(1) Flip the i-BOX around and open the battery cover to place
4 “AA” batteries into the battery holder. Please ensure that the
polarity of the placement of your batteries are correct in order for
the i-BOX to function.
(2) Turn on POWER switch. The Red LED light will blink a few times
followed by a Beeping sound from its speaker.
Motor direction indicator
Motor output
POWER switch
AA size Battery
Install batteries
Serial (COM) port interface
[1] Turn on
[2] LED on
[3] Beep!
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Software installation
(1) Insert Robo-CIRCLE CD-ROM into your drive. Double-click on i-BOX III V133
setup.exe. You will see the Installation Welcome page. Click on the “NEXT”
button to Continue installation.
(2) If do not need to change any specications, click on the “NEXT” button
continue.
(3) Installation is started. i-BOX Utility window is appeared. Yuo can use it for search-
ing the available COM port for interfacing with i-BOX controller board automatically.
(4) Run the program by clicking on the Start > Programs > i-BOX III LogoBlocks
or Criket Logo.
Click Start button
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How does the i-BOX interface with
my computer
Direct serial connection to COM port of your computer with the CX-4 cable.
Connect USB port using the UCON-232S USB to Serial converter device.
COM port
UCON-232S
CX-4
Direct connect to working
Using the USB port, you will rst need to install the
driver provided by the USB to Serial converter device
that is optional.
(1) Back to the installation CD-ROM, open UCON-232
USB Driver folder to nd USB driverInstallerV2.xx.exe.
Double-click on this le to start installation.
(2) Plug the UCON-232S to USB port. Computer will
connect with UCON-232S automatically. Blue LED of
UCON-232S turns on to shows READY connection.
(3) Connect the CX-4 cable between UCON-232S
and i-BOX controller.
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How to choose the COM port interfacing
Search and choose by i-BOX III Center software
Check and choose with your own
(1) Connect the CX-4 cable between i-BOX and computer’s COM port.
(2) Run the i-BOX III center from Start > i-BOX III > i-BOX III Center.
(3) i-BOX III Center software will search the COM port available of your computer and
connect with i-BOX automatically.
(4) Click on the LogoBlock or CricketLogo to start the software.
(1) Click the right button mouse on My Computer icon to choose Properties. The System
Properties window is appeared. Select Hardware > Device Manager. Choose Ports listing
(COM & LPT). Observe the number of Communication port (COMx). If using the UCON-232S
device, the port name will display USB Serial Port (COMx) instead. Remember the COM port
number to set in the software later.
(2) For LogoBlocks software, select menu Edit > Preferences.. Choose the COM port
interfaced from step (1) and click on the OK button. For Cricket Logo, you can set the COM
port interfaced at Serial port combobox on the main screen.
Choosing COM port
of LogoBlocks
Choosing COM port
of CricketLogo
Notebook computer
Desktop computer
USB<>COM port
UCON-232S CX-4 cable
CX-4 cable
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How to develop Robo-CIRCLE
programming
Connect the download cable
to i-BOX III controller.
Robo-CIRCLE development is divided into 3 parts.
Part-1 : Prepare and construct the Robot from
chassis, motors, wheels and other mechanical parts
Part-2 : Learn about i-BOX controller and Sensors
Part-3 : Controlled program
Construct the robot.
Cricket Logo
Logo Blocks
Edit code.
Connect the download
cable to COM port.
COM port
Robot programming procedures
Construct the robot
and attach sensors
Connect the cable between
robot and computer
Create code with
LogoBlocks or CricketLogo
Download the code
Test code
Does the code run correctly ?
Correct
Incorrect
Edit the code
Ending
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Command block
summary of LogoBlocks
LogoBlocks is a unique software that lets you create iconic programs to control the
i-BOX III controller. To create programs, you just drag blocks form the palette (on the
bottom left of the screen) and snap them together on the canvas (on the right side
of the screen). The buttons on the bottom left let you switch between palettes, each
containing a different set of commands.
Motor control, Sound
and Timer command
Condition and loops command
Procedure functions command
Sensor functions command
Drive motor Interrupt
Stop interrupt
Repeat loop
Loop operation
Wait condition
Check conditions
Check additional conditions
Stop program operation
Digital input block
Sensor block
Serial data checking
Serial data buffer
Serial data monitor
Delete data block
Record value to memory
Clear Data Pointer
Recall data from memory
Set data pointer
Stop motor
Brake motor
Forward direction
Backward direction
Reverse direction
Set power to motor
Set time of motor control
Send HIGH logic
Send LOW logic
Beep generation
Musical generation
Set delay time
Reset timer value
Read timer value
nop : No operation
Set of rules block
Procedure icon
Beep
Start sub procedure
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Command block
summary of LogoBlocks
Number functions and arithmetic command
Declare variable
NOT : logical block operation
Adding
Subtraction
Multiplying
Divided
Modulus
Set number
Random numerical
Numerical comparison (Less than statement)
Numerical comparison (Equal statement)
Numerical comparison (More than statement)
AND : logical block operation
OR : logical block operation
XOR : logical block operation
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ZX-LED : The LED output board
introduction
How it work ?
Interfacing with i-BOX III
The ZX-LED is digital output device module. The LED will lit when get the logic “1”
A light emitting diode (LED) emits light when current passes through it. The color of the LED usually just tells you what
color it will glow when current passes through it. The important markings on an LED are contained in its shape.
Since an LED is a one-way current valve, you have to make sure to connect it the right way, or it won’t work as intended.
LED has 2 terminals. One is called the anode, and the other is called the cathode. On the schematic symbol, the cath-
ode is the line across the point of the triangle and part drawing. For the part drawing, note that the LED’s leads are
different lengths. The longer lead is connected to the LED’s anode, and the shorter lead is connected to its cathode.
ZX-LED includes a transistor to drive current for supporting the low source current output port of microcontroller.
It ensures the LED on when the logic “1” applied to input.
ZX-LED is output device. Must connect with P0 and P1;
the digital output port of i-BOX III controller following the
gure on left. There is 4 command blocks for controlling
the ZX-LED
Set P0 as logic “1” (+5V)
Signal connector
Transistor current
amplier for driving LED
ZX-LED schematic diagram
8mm. LED
Set P1 as logic “1” (+5V)
Set P0 as logic “0” (0V)
Set P1 as logic “0” (0V)
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