DFRover V2 Sample Code

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Does anyone have a repository of sample programs for this robot? There are a couple of examples in the pdf but cutting and pasting them is a pain.

I wonder if there’s a github repo or a user group who shares code examples?

Thanks!

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We currently do not have a repository for the code for the rover, though that is a good idea which we will explore in the future.
For the moment the only option is cut/paste from the guide.

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Thanks @Cbenson. I was not asking it just from Robotshop but from the other people working with your robots.

It seems to me from doing a lot of digging and research that not many people are doing anything much with their Rovers. THere’s just absolutely nothing online about actual projects using it, just people trying to get it to work or kits gathering dust after Christmas.

Am I wrong? Where can I find a somewhat active community to share with?

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The primary “raison d’etre” of the rover is to offer a complete all-in-one Arduino-based mobile platform. The basic kit (RB-Rbo-33) does not include anything but the core, while RB-Rbo-40 / 41 are wireless kits. We had offered an autonomous bundle which was quite popular, but due to issues with supply of some of the parts, we had to discontinued it. Given the versatility of the Arduino platform, it is really up to the user to determine what they would like to experiment with. We have seen video where users create maze-solving rovers, line followers, simple obstacle avoidance and even telepresence (we add to the playlist whenever someone shows us a video: youtube.com/playlist?list=P … 4E029E140C)
Normally the customers who opt for the rover are new to programming, which explains the limited complexity of the projects. We hope to release a new version of the autonomous kit with better code as soon as we can.

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Hello,

I am a beginner,

I’m trying to find code for an autonomous dfrobotshop rover.

Some people feel like I should create the code myself, but I don’t know enough yet.

I was reading in your post that there may be some new code for the autonomous robot.

The only way I can learn is to look at some existing code.

I’ve looked at the IR sensor code and some other code that controls the Rover with 4 keys like w,s but
can’t put it together.

Dan Hanson PhD PE

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Hi Dan. A few preliminary questions:

  1. Can you list all of the parts you have and/or want to use?
  2. Do you have any specific goals / objectives?

Sharp IR example code can be found in lesson 4 here:

The DFRobotShop Rover is essentially a normal Arduino Uno microcontroller, with some extra functionality for mobility:

  • Built-in H-bridge for controlling two DC motors
  • Built-in 3.7V LiPo charger, voltage regulation etc.
  • Prototyping area

The sample code is a bit in pieces (ex IR code, WASD mobility code, encoder code etc.). Almost all existing Arduino tutorials can be used, so it’s really parts-specific. Awaiting your reply.