RP6 ROBOT SYSTEM - 3. Hardware and Software Setup
botLoader has shown the battery voltage before. The battery check is now repeated to
complete the list:
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## Test #3 ##
### Voltage Sensor Test ###
Be sure that you are using good accumulators!
Enter "x" and hit return when you are ready!
Please acknowledge by entering 'x'!
# x
Performing 10 measurements:
Measurement #1: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #2: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #3: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #4: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #5: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #6: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #7: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #8: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #9: 07.20V --> OK!
Measurement #10: 07.20V --> OK!
Done!
This is like the output should look like in general – values may vary in the acceptable
range of 5.5 up to 9.5V. An error is shown if values are out of these limits. If an error
occurs, please check the batteries – they may not have been charged properly or are
defect! If batteries are OK, then the sensor (two resistors...) might be damaged.
We will now check the bumpers. In order to test them you have to press the mi-
croswitches and observe the LEDs and the displayed messages in the terminal. Each
“bump” has to be shown in the terminal and with the LEDs. The output message dis-
plays:
## Test #4 ##
Bumper Test
Please hit both bumpers and verify
that both Bumpers are working properly!
The Test is running now. Enter "x" and hit return to stop this test!
OBSTACLE: LEFT!
FREE: LEFT!
OBSTACLE: RIGHT!
FREE: RIGHT!
OBSTACLE: LEFT!
FREE: LEFT!
OBSTACLE: RIGHT!
FREE: RIGHT!
OBSTACLE: LEFT!
OBSTACLE: RIGHT!
FREE: LEFT!
FREE: RIGHT!
If this was successful, you may quit the test by typing 'x' + Enter
Now we will check the light sensor. In order to test these sensors, please cover each
of them subsequently with one hand, move your hand close to these sensors and
check for changes of the measured values and the LEDs – decreasing light intensity
must result in decreasing measurement values! The LEDs will display which sensor is
sensing brighter light. Usually, daylight produces values ranging from 200 to 900.
If you point a powerful torch at the sensors and illuminate them directly or if you hold
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