Hello, one question.
Is the IR Transmitter supposed to light up when working? I copied the code from the website but nothing seems to work. When powered up the ALLBOT only moves a bit by itself but that’s all the movement. And the IR transmitter doesnt blink when a button in the app is pressed
Thank you
Set in Allbot code on line 39, IRreceive = false => to true if you want to use IR control.
In your code is it disabled as default (standard).
Here is an example dat IR receive is enabled.
/*VR408
* Copyright (C) 2014 Velleman nv
*
* This software may be modified and distributed under the terms
* of the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for details.
*
* Note:
* -----
* for use on Arduino Uno board, set jumpers to UNO on VRSSM Shield!
* for use on Arduino Mega board, set jumpers to Mega on VRSSM Shield!
*
*/
#include <Servo.h> // The ALLBOT library needs the servo.h library
#include <ALLBOT.h> // Do not forget to include the ALLBOT library, download it from the manuals.velleman.eu website
ALLBOT BOT(8); // Number of motors
enum MotorName {
hipFrontLeft,
hipFrontRight,
hipRearLeft,
hipRearRight,
kneeFrontLeft,
kneeFrontRight,
kneeRearLeft,
kneeRearRight
};
long randNumber0; // This variable is used for random function
long randNumber1; // This variable is used for random function
int sounderPin = 13; // Declaring what pin the sounder on the VRSSM is connected to
String rawcommand; // Global variable that stores the raw received IR command
String command; // Global variable that stores part of the decoded IR command
int times; // Global variable that stores part the received IR command
int speedms; // Global variable that stores part the received IR command
boolean IRreceive = true; //False // Set this to true if you want to use the IR remote. set it to false if you don't want IR remote control function
boolean receivelog = false; // Set this to true if you want to see the serial messages for debugging the IR commands
Best Regards,
Velbus Support
Hello, thank you but I already did that and it did not seem to change a thing. Only thing is when I power up the ALLBOT it moves slightly every leg every 1 second
Thank you
Hello @Karlo_2006 ,
Try these thins on: https://manuals.whadda.com/article.php?id=407
or see below:
Please note: Make sure the IR RECEIVE/PROGRAM switch is set to IR RECEIVE.
The VRSSM SHIELD has a small switch, which let’s you choose between PROGRAM and IR RECEIVE. As the name implies, when you want to program the arduino when the VRSSM SHIELD is connected you will have to flip that switch to PROGRAM. If you do not do that the ARDUINO IDE will have trouble uploading your code. If you however want the robot to react to IR messages from the VR001 IR MODULE you will have to change the switch to IR RECEIVE (after you have loaded the correct code offcourse).
Slide the Switch SW1 (marked in yellow) to IR RECEIVE SIDE:
If this not help check the volume of media (smartphone) see below:
In this part of the manual we will explain how to use the VR001 IR TRANSMITTER and how the ALLBOT application works.
First you have to make sure that your robot is running the correct firmware so it knows how to react to the commands that the ALLBOT applications sends. Our example sketches have this functionality but you will have to change one line of code to make the robot listen to these commands. Also do not forget that after you learn how the robot interprets these commands you are completely free to change the code and let your robot do different things!
These instructions will explain how to use the example sketch with the VR001 IR TRANSMITTER for the VR408 but the process is similar for other robots. These instructions also assume you know how to program your robot, if you don’t please follow the instructions on this section of the manual: 4. Understanding the firmware .
boolean IRreceive = false; // Set this to true if you want to use the IR remote
boolean IRreceive = true; // Set this to true if you want to use the IR remote
Tested devices for the VR001 IR transmitter:
We are quite sure that there are a lot of other similar devices that are also compatible with the VR001. If you have one of those devices, please let us know via forum.velleman.eu so we can add them to the list.
IR transmitter problems:
Are you experiencing problems such as an automatically blinking light, no reaction, noise problems, etc.? Don’t worry, this can be fixed quite easily. The only thing you need is a solder station and some solder, then follow the instructions below:
IOS DEVICE:
If the robot is not doing anything or if it only works sometimes, try increasing or decreasing the (media) volume of your device. Also make sure the IR receiver on the back of the robot can “see” the VR001.
ANDROID DEVICE:
If the robot is not doing anything or if it only works sometimes, try decreasing the (media) volume of your device. Also make sure the IR receiver on the back of the robot can “see” the VR001.
Best Regards,
Velleman Support
