background image

iRobot Create Owner’s Guide

 

Important Safety Instructions

generAL sAFeTY insTruCTiOns

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating iRobot Create.
• Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on iRobot Create, battery, charger and in owner’s manual.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Refer all non-routine servicing to iRobot.

Create use resTriCTiOns

• Roomba is for indoor use only.
• Do not sit or stand on this device. Small children and pets should be supervised
  when iRobot Create is on. 
•  Do not pour or spray water onto iRobot Create.
• Do not use iRobot 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 and bumping    

hard into walls. iRobot is not responsible for any product issues that may arise if you  
disable those sensors. 

irobot BATTerY And CHArging

• Charge using a standard U.S. (120V AC) outlet only.  Product may not be used with any  

type of power converter. Use of other power converters will immediately void the warranty.

• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to charge this device.
• Do not use a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
• Charge indoors only.
• iRobot Create’s power supply may be protected with a surge protector in the event of  

severe electrical storms.

• Never handle chargers with wet hands.

Содержание CREATE

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Отзывы: