Somehow you are not connecting to the right serial port.  When you download
the P-code the lights should blink rapidly.  Check to make sure you are
connected to the same serial port you have configured IC to use.
--Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of wrightski1
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 1:30 AM
To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mrrobot] Re: Download of Pcode won't initiate


D2 blinks ON and OFF whether or not I "OK" the download from ICWIN.
In other words, I don't see a difference in the blinking from before
I "OK" the download to after I "OK" the download. I do get a timeout
error from the IC.

MW


--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Jantz" <scott@...> wrote:
>
> Do you get blinking lights during the download?  Do you get an
error from
> IC?
> --Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On
Behalf
> Of wrightski1
> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 12:24 AM
> To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [mrrobot] Download of Pcode won't initiate
>
>
> With my TJPRO connected to a PC from Com1 to a MB2325A through the
> Ribbon Cable, I cannot get the pcode download to start.
>
> -The Power Switch is ON, and the Download/Run is in the Download
position.
> -D1 is ON and D2 goes ON when I press the Reset. However, when I
> release the Reset, D2 blinks ON and OFF whether or not I "OK" the
> download from ICWIN.
> What might not be working?
>
> Also, I cannot find documentation describing the COM settings on the
> PC. I currently have 8N1 None at 9600 Baud. Is that supposed to
work?
>
> Thanks
> MW
>
>
>
>
>
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Thanks Scott,

I've already tried all the combinations that I can think of. I am
getting nowhere. I have made sure that there is no other driver set to
the Com1 Port and I have set the .ini file to Port 0, 1, or 2. I have
also connected a known good modem to th Com1 Port and it worked just
fine. I later removed the driver for the modem.
    I have not seen any documentation as to what the Com Port setting
should be set to (Baud rate/start/stop). Where is that specified?

I there any other way to asses what is going on or where I can get
this thing debugged? Is there a service somewhere?

Thanks,



--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Jantz" <scott@...> wrote:
>
> Somehow you are not connecting to the right serial port.  When you
download
> the P-code the lights should blink rapidly.  Check to make sure you are
> connected to the same serial port you have configured IC to use.
> --Scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
> Of wrightski1
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 1:30 AM
> To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [mrrobot] Re: Download of Pcode won't initiate
>
>
> D2 blinks ON and OFF whether or not I "OK" the download from ICWIN.
> In other words, I don't see a difference in the blinking from before
> I "OK" the download to after I "OK" the download. I do get a timeout
> error from the IC.
>
> MW
>
>
> --- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Jantz" <scott@> wrote:
> >
> > Do you get blinking lights during the download?  Do you get an
> error from
> > IC?
> > --Scott
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On
> Behalf
> > Of wrightski1
> > Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 12:24 AM
> > To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [mrrobot] Download of Pcode won't initiate
> >
> >
> > With my TJPRO connected to a PC from Com1 to a MB2325A through the
> > Ribbon Cable, I cannot get the pcode download to start.
> >
> > -The Power Switch is ON, and the Download/Run is in the Download
> position.
> > -D1 is ON and D2 goes ON when I press the Reset. However, when I
> > release the Reset, D2 blinks ON and OFF whether or not I "OK" the
> > download from ICWIN.
> > What might not be working?
> >
> > Also, I cannot find documentation describing the COM settings on the
> > PC. I currently have 8N1 None at 9600 Baud. Is that supposed to
> work?
> >
> > Thanks
> > MW
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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we hav hacked the IR detectors (those inside the tin cans)& followed
all the instructions...

   when both the Detectors & emitters (leads) are plugged to the board,
it returns only the value 85 or 84...left & right...regardless of
whether we covered it or not & the distance of how we covered it...

   if we unplug the IR Detectors from the robot, the emitters return
the right values specified...

   pls help me, wats wrong with the robot & what could we do...


thanks!!!

It sounds like the detectors are fine (85 is the no-IR level) your LEDs are
either not on, in backwards, or not modulated at 40kHz.
--Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of youakome
Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 9:46 AM
To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mrrobot] Pls help me IR Detectors doesnt sense anything...it
returns a value of 85 only..



   we hav hacked the IR detectors (those inside the tin cans)& followed
all the instructions...

   when both the Detectors & emitters (leads) are plugged to the board,
it returns only the value 85 or 84...left & right...regardless of
whether we covered it or not & the distance of how we covered it...

   if we unplug the IR Detectors from the robot, the emitters return
the right values specified...

   pls help me, wats wrong with the robot & what could we do...


thanks!!!






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hi scott,

       how do we put on the LEDs? How will we modulate it at 40 kHz or
is it modulated already?

       we didnt change anything in the robot...we only followed all the
hacking procedures for the hardware and we're trying to run the
softwares now and it is our problem...that the IRs are not returning
values it should, when we cover the LEDs...

   Thanks a lot!!!

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to use IC 3.1 for Mac. When I first start the program, I get an error
dialog box:
"Screwup Reading a Character." If I click "ok" it comes back several times
before disappearing.
Then if I attempt to connect to the board, it comes back again and keeps coming
up over and
over again no matter how many times I click "ok." I eventually have to force
quit. Any idea
what could cause this??


Saleem

  we hav hacked the IR detectors (those inside the tin cans)& followed
all the instructions...

  when both the Detectors & emitters (leads) are plugged to the board,
it returns only the value 85 or 84...left & right...regardless of
whether we covered it or not & the distance of how we covered it...

  if we unplug the IR Detectors from the robot, the emitters return
the right values specified...

  pls help me, wats wrong with the robot & what could we do...


thanks!!!

Send me your address and I post you a couple CNY70 (10mm range IR sensors)sensors for free.

youakome <youakome@...> wrote:

  we hav hacked the IR detectors (those inside the tin cans)& followed
all the instructions...

  when both the Detectors & emitters (leads) are plugged to the board,
it returns only the value 85 or 84...left & right...regardless of
whether we covered it or not & the distance of how we covered it...

  if we unplug the IR Detectors from the robot, the emitters return
the right values specified...

  pls help me, wats wrong with the robot & what could we do...


thanks!!!

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Thanks god I found this place. I got a TJ-pro kit and have few
questions for all you highness.
1) I hookup all the wires and can successfully download the pcode
ocassionally. Sometime the computer just cant detect the board. Would
it be my problem on soldering?
2) I am confused the location for PortB and PortC. I want to hook up a
gameboy camera to the digital output ports (I read the motorola manual
and found that portB wpuld be my ideal choice) however I am not able
to figure out the location myself, for the MTJPRO11 board, are those 8
pins in the middle (databus) the PortB or where would it be?
3) I have problem while compiling a .c file with "#include <xxx.h>"
and something like
    "#define PORTA   (*(unsigned char  *)(_IO_BASE + 0x00))", seems
like the compiler cant recgonize the "#include" and "*", I installed
the icw32 software setup file.
Thanks alot.


MaybE

Hi everyone,
I am looking into building a robot that climbs poles/lamposts for
visual inspection. Any advice/ ideas /comments would be gratefully
appreciated.

Thanks Phil

I am planning to detect obstacles using CMUcam and wondering if it is
possible using Talrik JuniorTM robot. Can anybody help me!
Thanks.
nauman

--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "pdsmutton" <pdsmutton@...> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone,
> I am looking into building a robot that climbs poles/lamposts for
> visual inspection. Any advice/ ideas /comments would be gratefully
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks Phil
>

That's interesting... Visual inspection of what, exactly? The wires and such or
the pole itself?

--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "wai_maybe" <wai_maybe@...> wrote:
> 1) I hookup all the wires and can successfully download the pcode
> ocassionally. Sometime the computer just cant detect the board. Would
> it be my problem on soldering?

Possibly. Do you think you didn't solder it well?

> 2) I am confused the location for PortB and PortC. I want to hook up a
> gameboy camera to the digital output ports (I read the motorola manual
> and found that portB wpuld be my ideal choice) however I am not able
> to figure out the location myself, for the MTJPRO11 board, are those 8
> pins in the middle (databus) the PortB or where would it be?

See the schematic on page 21 of the TJ Pro Assemby Manual. Port C is brought out
to the 8
pins labeled IRLED OUTPUT HEADER on the board where the LED's connect for the TJ
Pro
Robot. Port B seems to be connected only to U6 which is the SRAM. Perhaps it is
used for
communication with the RAM only? I'm not sure... maybe you could get Port B
through the
8 pins labeled DATABUS? I don't know so you'll have to research the manual more.

> 3) I have problem while compiling a .c file with "#include <xxx.h>"
> and something like
>    "#define PORTA   (*(unsigned char  *)(_IO_BASE + 0x00))", seems
> like the compiler cant recgonize the "#include" and "*", I installed
> the icw32 software setup file.

Don't know, maybe someone else can help you with this.

Good luck,

Saleem

The plan is to inspect the surface of the lamp post as well as looking
out over the surrounding area, all with a wireless camera link.

I haven't done this myself, but it should be possible as the CMUcam only needs a
serial port
to communicate with the main board. According to the specs of the MSC11 (the
board
powering the TJ),
http://mekatronix.com/detailed/mscc11.htm
, the board has a 6 pin header connected to the serial port.

Hope this helps,

Saleem

When the robot is connected to the MB2325 and turned on, the D2 light
comes on, but when I hit the reset button, it simply stays on. It will
not go off, and I get an error whenevr I attempt to download the pcode
for IC.

2 things, make sure you charge your battery and check the mode switch
wiring.

-----Original Message-----
From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of ecalman
Sent: Friday, November 24, 2006 5:36 PM
To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mrrobot] Reset Button Does not function.


When the robot is connected to the MB2325 and turned on, the D2 light
comes on, but when I hit the reset button, it simply stays on. It will
not go off, and I get an error whenevr I attempt to download the pcode
for IC.



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im wondering if the proper hardware comes with the Talrik Junior Pro
to do programing

yes if you get the power user kit it will included the USB programmer and
software.
--Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of jess111rocks
Sent: Monday, February 19, 2007 4:49 PM
To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mrrobot] im new and need help


  im wondering if the proper hardware comes with the Talrik Junior Pro
to do programing




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Hi Jess,

I believe you will need to purchase the MB2325 or the USB2325
separately in order to connect the TJ Pro to your computer for
programming. If you plan on buying the USB2325, you can save money by
buying direct from here: http://www.dlpdesign.com/usb/txrx.shtml
instead of the mekatronix eBay store. The DLP-TXRX is what mekatronix
sells as the USB2325, the only difference is you will have to make
the four wire connector between the board and the robot- a very
simple thing to do. In either case you will have to buy the USB A to
5 pin Mini B adapter to connect the board to your computer, unless
you already have one lying around as these are the same adapters that
are used for many digital cameras and mp3 players...

Good luck,

Saleem


On Feb 19, 2007, at 4:49 PM, jess111rocks wrote:

>  im wondering if the proper hardware comes with the Talrik Junior Pro
> to do programing
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Does anyone have any idea what the precision is for the analog input on the TJ
Pro or where I
might find that information?

When you query analog(2); for example, you get a number returned that changes
depending
on the voltage at the input from 0-5V. So how many volts have to change to
increment that
value by one?

Thanks,

Saleem

I built my MRC-11 and communication board but now going a different
direction.  If you'd like it contact me personally off of here.  I'd
hate to see it go to waste.

Michael

I'm sorry, but what is the MRC-11? I don't see it anywhere on the
mekatronix webpage....

Saleem

On Jan 1, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Michael Monteith wrote:

> I built my MRC-11 and communication board but now going a different
> direction.  If you'd like it contact me personally off of here.  I'd
> hate to see it go to waste.
>
> Michael
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I couldn't find it either except on their FAQ:
http://www.mrrobot.com/faqsmeka.html
It's probably in their documentation sections too.  Not sure what the
deal is.

Michael

--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, Saleem Abdul Hamid <hamids2@...>
wrote:
>
> I'm sorry, but what is the MRC-11? I don't see it anywhere on the
> mekatronix webpage....
>
> Saleem
>
> On Jan 1, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Michael Monteith wrote:
>
> > I built my MRC-11 and communication board but now going a
different
> > direction.  If you'd like it contact me personally off of here.
I'd
> > hate to see it go to waste.
> >
> > Michael
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
>

Saleem,
  I found it at:
http://www.mekatronix.com/detailed/mrc11.htm

  I still have it, the MRSX-01 and the MB2325 board.  I'd like to get rid
of it since I have a new project with new requirments.

Michael

--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, Saleem Abdul Hamid <hamids2@...> wrote:
>
> I'm sorry, but what is the MRC-11? I don't see it anywhere on the
> mekatronix webpage....
>
> Saleem
>
> On Jan 1, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Michael Monteith wrote:
>
> > I built my MRC-11 and communication board but now going a different
> > direction.  If you'd like it contact me personally off of here.  I'd
> > hate to see it go to waste.
> >
> > Michael

Hi,

I just bought a TJ-Pro and I am having problems loading the initial
code onto the robot. Upon installing the Interactive C freeware and
attempting to follow the instructions for loading the bootstrap code,
etc this is what happens:


I start IC and there is an error message. I connect the robot. The
MB2325 red diode lights up and stays on when I reset the robot in
download mode. I follow the prompt to configure the board and to
select the com port and press Download Pcode. I select the TJ-PRO.ic
file and hit ok. This happens:

Please find the definition file that matches your board type.
Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
Bootstrap load successful.
Downloading the pcode to the board...  this may take a while.
Download complete.

The next error message appears telling me to reset the board in run
mode. I do so and click "OK". This happens:

Synchronizing with board
Pcode version 3.10 present on board
Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_tjp.lis.
Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_rw11.c.
Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.icb.
Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.c.
Loading C:\ictjp\libs\motorp.c.
Initializing interrupts
Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
errors

An error message appears telling me "Board error. Retry?". If I click
retry the same thing happens:

Initializing interrupts
Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
errors

I have no idea what this means and cannot seem to get past this
error, and its always the exact same one. Can anyone tell me how to
resolve this issue?


Thanks in advance

It's probably because you are using the freeware version which is not
supported by the manufacture (or anyone).

You can purchase the latest version of IC (MrRobot sells it for $19) and then
use the following scheme:

INSTALLATION

0. Unzip your tjpicw01.zip file.
1. Install IC by executing the distribution icw32.exe. Follow directions.
Enter your name and
    the 17-digit code when prompted for. Name your ic directory ictjp
during
installation.
2. Rename your ic directory to ictjp, if you did not install it as such in
Step 1.
3. Transfer the TJ PRO directory tjpcode into c:\ictjp
4. Transfer ALL the files in Libtjp directory into the c:\ictjp\libs
    DO NOT TRANSFER the directory Libtjp into libs!
5. Download the IC pcoder as prescribed below.



INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING THE IC pcoder IN WIN95


1.Turn on the robot.

2. Place the DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch into DOWNLOAD.

3. From Windows execute IC.
IC will give an error message that the board is not responding. Not to
worry! The board is not responding because you have not had a chance
to load
the p-coder and relevant libraries into the robot. Select the Yes
button in
the IC error Window to configure the board.

4. The system is configured to enable COM1 for serial communication.
If you wish to use another COM port select it on the screen that now
appears. To make your selection the default, you will need to change the
Port = 1 command in the ic.ini file to Port = n, where n is the COM port
number you picked.

5. Select the Download Pcode button in the opened IC Window.
IC will now open the Libs directory.

6. Select the file TJ-pro.icd file to open.

7. Press the red RESET button on the robot.

8. Select the OK button in the window.
You will observe a flurry of loading activity with the green LEDs on the
MB2325 board rapidly flashing.

IC will prompt you to perform Steps 9 and 10.

9. Switch the robot DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch to RUN.

10. Press the red RESET button.

IC will then load the remaining library files onto the robot and you are
ready to go.

     IMPORTANT!

As long as you keep the batteries charged and connected to the robot
controller, the p-coder will not have to be reloaded and you can turn the
power switch on-and-off at will. You can also exit and restart IC with a
simple invokation. For example, suppose you exit IC and then wish to
restart
later. Just turn the robot power on, put it in run mode and then
execute IC.
That's all there is to it!

If the batteries drain or are disconnected or you otherwise overwrite
memory
you will have to repeat the first time load procedure described above.








--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "robwaaser" <robwaaser@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I just bought a TJ-Pro and I am having problems loading the initial
> code onto the robot. Upon installing the Interactive C freeware and
> attempting to follow the instructions for loading the bootstrap code,
> etc this is what happens:
>
>
> I start IC and there is an error message. I connect the robot. The
> MB2325 red diode lights up and stays on when I reset the robot in
> download mode. I follow the prompt to configure the board and to
> select the com port and press Download Pcode. I select the TJ-PRO.ic
> file and hit ok. This happens:
>
> Please find the definition file that matches your board type.
> Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> Bootstrap load successful.
> Downloading the pcode to the board...  this may take a while.
> Download complete.
>
> The next error message appears telling me to reset the board in run
> mode. I do so and click "OK". This happens:
>
> Synchronizing with board
> Pcode version 3.10 present on board
> Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_tjp.lis.
> Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_rw11.c.
> Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.icb.
> Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.c.
> Loading C:\ictjp\libs\motorp.c.
> Initializing interrupts
> Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> errors
>
> An error message appears telling me "Board error. Retry?". If I click
> retry the same thing happens:
>
> Initializing interrupts
> Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> errors
>
> I have no idea what this means and cannot seem to get past this
> error, and its always the exact same one. Can anyone tell me how to
> resolve this issue?
>
>
> Thanks in advance
>

Ok so I checked my version of IC and I believe I have the commercial
version (v3.2) as opposed to the freeware version (which is v2.8,
correct?). I was confused because it came bundled with the robot. My
mistake. Is there any other reason why this might be happening?


--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, robots2000@... wrote:
>
> It's probably because you are using the freeware version which is
not
> supported by the manufacture (or anyone).
>
> You can purchase the latest version of IC (MrRobot sells it for
$19) and then use the following scheme:
>
> INSTALLATION
>
> 0. Unzip your tjpicw01.zip file.
> 1. Install IC by executing the distribution icw32.exe. Follow
directions.
> Enter your name and
>    the 17-digit code when prompted for. Name your ic directory ictjp
> during
> installation.
> 2. Rename your ic directory to ictjp, if you did not install it as
such in
> Step 1.
> 3. Transfer the TJ PRO directory tjpcode into c:\ictjp
> 4. Transfer ALL the files in Libtjp directory into the c:\ictjp\libs
>    DO NOT TRANSFER the directory Libtjp into libs!
> 5. Download the IC pcoder as prescribed below.
>
>
>
> INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING THE IC pcoder IN WIN95
>
>
> 1.Turn on the robot.
>
> 2. Place the DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch into DOWNLOAD.
>
> 3. From Windows execute IC.
> IC will give an error message that the board is not responding. Not
to
> worry! The board is not responding because you have not had a chance
> to load
> the p-coder and relevant libraries into the robot. Select the Yes
> button in
> the IC error Window to configure the board.
>
> 4. The system is configured to enable COM1 for serial communication.
> If you wish to use another COM port select it on the screen that now
> appears. To make your selection the default, you will need to
change the
> Port = 1 command in the ic.ini file to Port = n, where n is the COM
port
> number you picked.
>
> 5. Select the Download Pcode button in the opened IC Window.
> IC will now open the Libs directory.
>
> 6. Select the file TJ-pro.icd file to open.
>
> 7. Press the red RESET button on the robot.
>
> 8. Select the OK button in the window.
> You will observe a flurry of loading activity with the green LEDs
on the
> MB2325 board rapidly flashing.
>
> IC will prompt you to perform Steps 9 and 10.
>
> 9. Switch the robot DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch to RUN.
>
> 10. Press the red RESET button.
>
> IC will then load the remaining library files onto the robot and
you are
> ready to go.
>
>     IMPORTANT!
>
> As long as you keep the batteries charged and connected to the robot
> controller, the p-coder will not have to be reloaded and you can
turn the
> power switch on-and-off at will. You can also exit and restart IC
with a
> simple invokation. For example, suppose you exit IC and then wish to
> restart
> later. Just turn the robot power on, put it in run mode and then
> execute IC.
> That's all there is to it!
>
> If the batteries drain or are disconnected or you otherwise
overwrite
> memory
> you will have to repeat the first time load procedure described
above.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "robwaaser" <robwaaser@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I just bought a TJ-Pro and I am having problems loading the
initial
> > code onto the robot. Upon installing the Interactive C freeware
and
> > attempting to follow the instructions for loading the bootstrap
code,
> > etc this is what happens:
> >
> >
> > I start IC and there is an error message. I connect the robot. The
> > MB2325 red diode lights up and stays on when I reset the robot in
> > download mode. I follow the prompt to configure the board and to
> > select the com port and press Download Pcode. I select the TJ-
PRO.ic
> > file and hit ok. This happens:
> >
> > Please find the definition file that matches your board type.
> > Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> > Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> > Bootstrap load successful.
> > Downloading the pcode to the board...  this may take a while.
> > Download complete.
> >
> > The next error message appears telling me to reset the board in
run
> > mode. I do so and click "OK". This happens:
> >
> > Synchronizing with board
> > Pcode version 3.10 present on board
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_tjp.lis.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_rw11.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.icb.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\motorp.c.
> > Initializing interrupts
> > Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> > Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> > Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> > Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> > errors
> >
> > An error message appears telling me "Board error. Retry?". If I
click
> > retry the same thing happens:
> >
> > Initializing interrupts
> > Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> > Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> > Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> > Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> > errors
> >
> > I have no idea what this means and cannot seem to get past this
> > error, and its always the exact same one. Can anyone tell me how
to
> > resolve this issue?
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
>

during the download:
> > Synchronizing with board
> > Pcode version 3.10 present on board
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_tjp.lis.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_rw11.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.icb.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\motorp.c.
> > Initializing interrupts
> > Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> > Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> > Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> > Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> > errors

are you seeing the LEDs on the MB2325 board flash?  Both of them?  Also what
Com port are you using and is it a USB based com port or are there any
interrupt conflicts.
--Scott

-----Original Message-----
From: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mrrobot@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf
Of robwaaser
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:05 PM
To: mrrobot@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [mrrobot] Re: Problems downloading initial code to TJ-PRO


Ok so I checked my version of IC and I believe I have the commercial
version (v3.2) as opposed to the freeware version (which is v2.8,
correct?). I was confused because it came bundled with the robot. My
mistake. Is there any other reason why this might be happening?


--- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, robots2000@... wrote:
>
> It's probably because you are using the freeware version which is
not
> supported by the manufacture (or anyone).
>
> You can purchase the latest version of IC (MrRobot sells it for
$19) and then use the following scheme:
>
> INSTALLATION
>
> 0. Unzip your tjpicw01.zip file.
> 1. Install IC by executing the distribution icw32.exe. Follow
directions.
> Enter your name and
>    the 17-digit code when prompted for. Name your ic directory ictjp
> during
> installation.
> 2. Rename your ic directory to ictjp, if you did not install it as
such in
> Step 1.
> 3. Transfer the TJ PRO directory tjpcode into c:\ictjp
> 4. Transfer ALL the files in Libtjp directory into the c:\ictjp\libs
>    DO NOT TRANSFER the directory Libtjp into libs!
> 5. Download the IC pcoder as prescribed below.
>
>
>
> INSTRUCTIONS FOR DOWNLOADING THE IC pcoder IN WIN95
>
>
> 1.Turn on the robot.
>
> 2. Place the DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch into DOWNLOAD.
>
> 3. From Windows execute IC.
> IC will give an error message that the board is not responding. Not
to
> worry! The board is not responding because you have not had a chance
> to load
> the p-coder and relevant libraries into the robot. Select the Yes
> button in
> the IC error Window to configure the board.
>
> 4. The system is configured to enable COM1 for serial communication.
> If you wish to use another COM port select it on the screen that now
> appears. To make your selection the default, you will need to
change the
> Port = 1 command in the ic.ini file to Port = n, where n is the COM
port
> number you picked.
>
> 5. Select the Download Pcode button in the opened IC Window.
> IC will now open the Libs directory.
>
> 6. Select the file TJ-pro.icd file to open.
>
> 7. Press the red RESET button on the robot.
>
> 8. Select the OK button in the window.
> You will observe a flurry of loading activity with the green LEDs
on the
> MB2325 board rapidly flashing.
>
> IC will prompt you to perform Steps 9 and 10.
>
> 9. Switch the robot DOWNLOAD/RUN toggle switch to RUN.
>
> 10. Press the red RESET button.
>
> IC will then load the remaining library files onto the robot and
you are
> ready to go.
>
>     IMPORTANT!
>
> As long as you keep the batteries charged and connected to the robot
> controller, the p-coder will not have to be reloaded and you can
turn the
> power switch on-and-off at will. You can also exit and restart IC
with a
> simple invokation. For example, suppose you exit IC and then wish to
> restart
> later. Just turn the robot power on, put it in run mode and then
> execute IC.
> That's all there is to it!
>
> If the batteries drain or are disconnected or you otherwise
overwrite
> memory
> you will have to repeat the first time load procedure described
above.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In mrrobot@yahoogroups.com, "robwaaser" <robwaaser@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I just bought a TJ-Pro and I am having problems loading the
initial
> > code onto the robot. Upon installing the Interactive C freeware
and
> > attempting to follow the instructions for loading the bootstrap
code,
> > etc this is what happens:
> >
> >
> > I start IC and there is an error message. I connect the robot. The
> > MB2325 red diode lights up and stays on when I reset the robot in
> > download mode. I follow the prompt to configure the board and to
> > select the com port and press Download Pcode. I select the TJ-
PRO.ic
> > file and hit ok. This happens:
> >
> > Please find the definition file that matches your board type.
> > Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> > Downloading bootstrap code to the board (256 bytes)
> > Bootstrap load successful.
> > Downloading the pcode to the board...  this may take a while.
> > Download complete.
> >
> > The next error message appears telling me to reset the board in
run
> > mode. I do so and click "OK". This happens:
> >
> > Synchronizing with board
> > Pcode version 3.10 present on board
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_tjp.lis.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\lib_rw11.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.icb.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\twoservo.c.
> > Loading C:\ictjp\libs\motorp.c.
> > Initializing interrupts
> > Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> > Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> > Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> > Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> > errors
> >
> > An error message appears telling me "Board error. Retry?". If I
click
> > retry the same thing happens:
> >
> > Initializing interrupts
> > Downloading 1588 bytes (addresses 8000-8633): 1588 loaded
> > Downloading 101 bytes (addresses 8634-8698): 101 loaded
> > Downloading 19 bytes (addresses 8699-86AB): 19 loaded
> > Board synchronization error: sent 98, received 12
> > errors
> >
> > I have no idea what this means and cannot seem to get past this
> > error, and its always the exact same one. Can anyone tell me how
to
> > resolve this issue?
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
>



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