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number of beeps 

after “uh-oh”

Likely Cause

what to do

No beeps

A wheel is stuck or is not
touching the ground 

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the 
floor and touch the play button to restart the 
demo.

1

In the figure eight demo, iRobot 
Create has contacted an obstacle 

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the 
floor and touch the play button to restart the 
demo.

2

In the figure eight demo, iRobot 
Create has encountered a cliff

Pick up the robot, place it down securely on the 
floor and touch the play button to restart the cycle.

3

A wheel motor cannot run

Your iRobot Create may be stuck or something may 
be wrapped around a wheel. Look for something 
wrapped around the wheels. Push them in and out 
and make sure they turn easily.

4

The cliff sensors have
failed or are blocked

Turn over iRobot Create and clear any debris that 
might be caught underneath the front bumper in 
the cliff sensors. You can also use compressed air 
to clean them out.

5

Wheel obstruction or robot 
attempting to drive over an 
obstacle

Turn over iRobot Create and remove any 
obstructions that prevent the wheels from seating 
all the way up into iRobot Create’s body. Also, 
remove any obstacles that iRobot Create could 
drive over.

6

Wheel drop sensor error

Please contact iRobot Customer Care.

7

iRobot Create is stuck

Pick up iRobot Create and start it again 
somewhere else. Use a virtual wall or other  
barrier to keep iRobot Create away from the place 
it got stuck.

•   The iRobot Create robot (without a payload or other attachments) will run for 

up to 3.5 hours with a fully charged APS battery.

•   When you charge an iRobot rechargeable battery for the first time, or 

if iRobot Create has been left on and not charging, the robot initiates a 
special 16-hour reconditioning charge cycle. During this type of charge 
cycle, the power light pulses quickly.

Troubleshooting

During the built-in demos, iRobot Create will tell you when something  
is wrong by blinking its Play and Advance lights rapidly and playing a 
two-tone “uh-oh” sound followed by beeping. Refer to the char t below to 
resolve iRobot Create’s problem. If the problem is not resolved,  
visit 

www.irobot.com/support

.

Summary of Contents for CREATE

Page 1: ...iRobot Create Owner s guide www irobot com SAVE 15 on accessories See back for details...

Page 2: ...Create to pick up anything that is burning or smoking Always remove the battery before long term storage or transportation iRobot Create has built in safety sensors to keep it from falling down stairs...

Page 3: ...rface Commands 11 Sending OI Commands from a PC 11 Sending OI Commands from a Microprocessor 12 Creating a Script for iRobot Create 13 Accessories Available for iRobot Create 14 Virtual Wall 14 Self C...

Page 4: ...ideas As you become more comfortable with its abilities and interface you will want to write your own Open Interface based programs to control iRobot Create using a serial connection from a PC or micr...

Page 5: ...harging Socket Serial Port Handle Cliff Sensor Openings Contact Points for Home Base Battery Bottom View Cargo Bay Connector 6 32 Mounting Cavities Buttons and Lights Power LED Power Button Play Butto...

Page 6: ...nts the back of the robot from dragging when you add payloads The fourth wheel is not necessary unless iRobot Create is running with a payload Figure 1 iRobot Create s fourth wheel To attach the fourt...

Page 7: ...to follow around the edges of a room using its wall sensor and bumper 4 Figure Eight iRobot Create continuously drives in a figure 8 pattern 5 _ Wimp iRobot Create drives forward when pushed from beh...

Page 8: ...ries It is green when the batteries are fully charged or new and gradually turns red as the batteries discharge Color of Power Light Battery Status Slow Pulsing Orange Charging iRobot rechargeable bat...

Page 9: ...he robot is constantly moving If you plan to have your robot moving continuously iRobot recommends that you purchase a rechargeable battery pack at www irobot com Using the Alkaline Battery Pack Use a...

Page 10: ...from iRobot Create 8 Switched 5V Provides a regulated 5V 100 mA supply and analog reference voltage when iRobot Create is switched on 9 Vpwr iRobot Create battery voltage unregulated 0 5A 10 Switched...

Page 11: ...on to a PC The serial cable plugs into iRobot Create s Mini Din connector which is located in the rear right side of iRobot Create beneath a snap away plastic guard Sending OI Commands from a PC Conne...

Page 12: ...plex behaviors you can write software that runs on the PC and sends commands to the robot while reading its sensor data Your software can communicate with iRobot Create over the included serial cable...

Page 13: ...commands and their arguments Scripts can be up to 100 bytes long Example Drive in a square 152 17 137 1 44 128 0 156 1 144 137 1 44 0 1 157 0 90 153 The meaning of the above string of numbers is Using...

Page 14: ...6 for information on how to select and start iRobot Create s built in demos The Home demo requires one Virtual Wall To enable the Home demo cover the back and sides of the Omnidirectional IR receiver...

Page 15: ...at www irobot com Roomba Standard Remote The Roomba Standard Remote lets you control iRobot Create from a distance With the Remote you can select and start a built in demo as well as directly drive th...

Page 16: ...not have a Roomba battery you can purchase one of these optional rechargeable battery packs iRobot Create Rechargeable Battery kit This kit comes with a standard rechargeable battery and a standard ch...

Page 17: ...obstruction or robot attempting to drive over an obstacle Turn over iRobot Create and remove any obstructions that prevent the wheels from seating all the way up into iRobot Create s body Also remove...

Page 18: ...gure Eight 7 Home 7 Mouse 7 Spot Cover 7 Tag 7 Wimp 7 Docking iRobot Create Cover and Dock demo 15 Fourth Wheel 5 6 iRobot Command Module 16 Open Interface Commands 11 Sending from a Microprocessor 12...

Page 19: ...act iRobot before contacting a retailer Please visit our web site at www irobot com for support tips frequently asked questions or information about accessories and other iRobot products We would like...

Page 20: ...gister your iRobot Command Module today and SAVE 15 on all accessories 430 06 iRobot Command Module Plugs into Create and controls the robot with your own programs 2006 iRobot Corporation All rights r...

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