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ROBOTICS

 

TXT 4.0 CONTROLLER

  

fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN  |  10. November 2021, 9:18 PM

Notes:

The window in which the Wi-Fi connection is completed can also be accessed via the:

Windows start button – Network and internet settings – Connect to a network.

The windows and symbols may look slightly different in different operating systems. This manual uses the display 
in Windows 10.

CONNECT THE TXT 4.0 CONTROLLER TO A PC VIA BLUETOOTH 

The ROBOTICS TXT 4.0 Controller must be switched on, and “Bluetooth” must be active in the menu under the 
“Network” selection (Settings/Network/Bluetooth).

To complete the Bluetooth connection to the ROBOTICS TXT 4.0 Controller, select the Windows start button on 
the PC screen and then select Bluetooth & other devices.

A new window will appear:

In this window, click Add Bluetooth or other devices. Then, select Bluetooth. 

All visible devices will be displayed, including the ROBOTICS TXT 4.0 Controller.  
Double click the TXT 4.0 Controller to select it. 

Summary of Contents for ROBOTICS TXT 4.0

Page 1: ...ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 CONTROLLER Operating manual...

Page 2: ...equirements 11 Supply the Controller with power 11 Switching the Controller on and off 11 Switch on process 11 Switch off process 12 Setting the Controller 12 Menu overview 12 Menu in detail 13 Status...

Page 3: ...Controller S1 S2 S3 SD USB1 USB2 9V OUT IN 9V 9V OUT Program1 12 30 PROGRAMM NAME STOPPED PROGRAM 01 Program Running Test Info Settings File Program1 12 30 01 0 0 0 10 10 1 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 01 US...

Page 4: ...on Insert batteries with the correct polarity Connection terminals may not be short circuited The ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 Controller may only be operated with a fischertechnik power supply such as the Batter...

Page 5: ...in many different applications A USB Host port is also provided and can be used to connect the fischertechnik USB camera or USB sticks for instance Up to nine additional controllers can be connected...

Page 6: ...n be connected and controlled In addition the Controller can be expanded with additional devices ACTUATORS 9V 250 mA Motors Servos Compressors LEDs Buzzers Solenoid valves from the pneumatic building...

Page 7: ...fischertechnik GmbH Klaus Fischer Stra e 1 72178 Waldachtal 07 ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 CONTROLLER fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN 10 November 2021 9 18 PM 04 Combination sensors Environmental sensors...

Page 8: ...F TXT 4 0 Controller S1 S2 S3 SD USB1 USB2 9V OUT IN 9V 9V OUT Program1 12 30 PROGRAMM NAME STOPPED PROGRAM 01 Program Running Test Info Settings File Program1 12 30 01 0 0 0 10 10 1 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 0...

Page 9: ...counting inputs record counting pulses up to 1 kHz 1000 pulses sec for instance from fischertechnik encoder motors These can also be used as digital inputs for instance for buttons 10 9V Out Supplies...

Page 10: ...TXT 4 0 CONTROLLER fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN 10 November 2021 9 18 PM Analog sensors 0 10V color sensors display the value in in mV millivolt Ultrasound distance sensors 14 Servo connect...

Page 11: ...tery Pack not included in the scope of delivery Connect the 9V DC 2 3 2 5A power supply to the 9V IN DC port see number 5 in the section Overview of connections In this case the power supply from the...

Page 12: ...To deactivate the Controller press and hold the ON OFF button 11 for approx 3 seconds until the button is illuminated red Now release the ON OFF button and the Controller will be switched off After s...

Page 13: ...e In this mode using the CAN interface to connect additional TXT 4 0 Controllers as expansions is not supported in order to reduce power consumption 02 Wi Fi Client mode activated deactivated connecti...

Page 14: ...eives control commands directly from the PC and transmits them to the extensions Extension The Controller set as the extension receives control commands only from the master Up to 9 extensions are pos...

Page 15: ...01 START PROGRAM The selected program is started If no program is selected a blue bar appears After the program is started the display switches to green If the program is stopped the bar is red 02 FI...

Page 16: ...the file name the Load button will turn green and the program can be loaded If the user presses the arrow beside the program name they will see the following options Load If this function is activated...

Page 17: ...4 0 CONTROLLER fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN 10 November 2021 9 18 PM Auto start If this function is activated the selected program will start automatically once the power sup ply to the Cont...

Page 18: ...connected the Controller must be restarted to detect all extensions during the boot process Language The menu language can be changed here Network Wireless connections can be activated and deactivate...

Page 19: ...to the fischertechnik Cloud A pairing code is displayed that must be entered in the fisch ertechnik Cloud www fischertechnik cloud com Pairing code Pairing successful Updates Complete operating system...

Page 20: ...scher Stra e 1 72178 Waldachtal 20 ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 CONTROLLER fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN 10 November 2021 9 18 PM 04 TEST Touch Test the touch function Sound Test Calls up a display where...

Page 21: ...XT 4 0 CONTROLLER fischertechnik TXT Operating manual_EN 10 November 2021 9 18 PM 05 INFO Calls up an info window with data on the Controller such as its serial number Wi Fi address and Bluetooth iden...

Page 22: ...rocedure for downloading programs are described in the Help section for the ROBO Pro Coding software If a program is loaded from ROBO Pro Coding to the Controller it can be launched immediately The pr...

Page 23: ...ack The new Controller can be assigned the function of an Extension 1E 9E using the display This setting can be changed in the Settings Role Extension menu Connect the Controllers to one another using...

Page 24: ...phone by selecting the Controller in the Settings Wi Fi or Bluetooth menu iOS or Settings connections Wi Fi or Bluetooth Android NOTICE ON DATA TRANSMISSION QUALITY The range is approx 10 m and is dep...

Page 25: ...supply into the 9 V IN input port 5 on the Controller Turn on the Controller using the on off switch 11 Hold the switch down for approx 3 seconds until the display is illuminated CONNECTING THE TXT 4...

Page 26: ...l To connect to the ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 Controller click the network symbol shown in the symbol bar at the bottom right of the PC screen The following window will appear Select TXT4 0 and then click Conn...

Page 27: ...anual uses the display in Windows 10 CONNECT THE TXT 4 0 CONTROLLER TO A PC VIA BLUETOOTH The ROBOTICS TXT 4 0 Controller must be switched on and Bluetooth must be active in the menu under the Network...

Page 28: ...on the Controller TXT 4 0 under Network Bluetooth Pairing code Click Connect the connection to the device will be completed In the Windows menu click Connect using and then Access points to activate...

Page 29: ...the section Menu in detail Status bar If an update is available the newest available version is displayed such as Release 3 1 0 in Settings Updates under Online updates Select the newest version and...

Page 30: ...M R dual Cortex A7 650 MHz Cortex R M4 programmable with ROBO Pro Coding Software Python or C Compiler not included OPERATING SYSTEM Linux based open source incl Linux camera driver image processing s...

Page 31: ...an 3 3 volts may damage the device SIGNAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS 8 universal inputs Digital analog 0 9 V DC analog 0 5 k 4 fast counting inputs Digital frequency up to 1kHz 4 motor outputs 9 V 250 mA Spee...

Page 32: ...days after delivery otherwise any warranty claims due to obvious defects will be excluded Warranty claims cannot be asserted due to an insignificant defect in the Controller Furthermore the customer...

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