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Getting Started with a PC

Install WinAVR from the Command Module product CD

Power on iRobot Create, plug the Command Module into the robot’s

Cargo Bay Connector, and connect the USB cable from your PC to

the Command Module.

Install the USB drivers (there are 2 that need to be installed) using

the Found New Hardware Wizard or the installation executable on the

Command Module product CD

Set the USB serial port to COM9 (open the Properties for the port from

the Device Manager and change the com port using the Advanced button

in the Port Settings tab)

Creating and Loading a New Project

Open WinAVR

Create a new project and add the source ﬁles (e.g. input.c, oi.h and

makeﬁle from the input example program on the product CD)

Compile the project using Tools->[WinAVR] Make All

Connect the Command Module to iRobot Create and connect the

USB cable from your PC to the Command Module

Press Reset on the Command Module

Download the project using Tools->[WinAVR] Program

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Summary of content (2 pages)

PAGE 1
Getting Started with a PC 1 Install WinAVR from the Command Module product CD 2 ower on iRobot Create, plug the Command Module into the robot’s P Cargo Bay Connector, and connect the USB cable from your PC to the Command Module.
PAGE 2
Introduction Anatomy LED 2 With the iRobot Command Module, you can control iRobot Create with programs you write in C or C++. And when you add custom hardware to the Command Module and iRobot Create, you can invent almost any kind of robot you want. Star t with one of the example programs; expand and change it as you wish. For more information on writing software for the Command Module see the Software Reference chapter in the Command Module Owner’s Manual and the Open Interface reference guide.