Elisa - Revision history

WikiSysop at 11:27, 22 April 2026

2026-04-22T11:27:57Z

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	~~<span class="plainlinks">~~[~~https~~:~~//www.gctronic.com/doc/images/~~Elisa_and_charger_text.jpg ~~<img width=400 src="https://www.gctronic.com/doc/images/Elisa_and_charger_text.jpg">~~]~~</span>~~ <br/>		[[File:Elisa_and_charger_text.jpg\|400px]]<br/>

	The robot is equipped with two batteries for a duration of up to 4 hours, about 2 hours at normal usage (motors run continuously, IRs and RGB leds turned on).		The robot is equipped with two batteries for a duration of up to 4 hours, about 2 hours at normal usage (motors run continuously, IRs and RGB leds turned on).
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	=Communication=		=Communication=
	The radio base-station is connected to the PC through USB and transfers data to and from the robot wirelessly. In the same way the radio chip ([https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Products/2.4GHz-RF/nRF24L01P nRF24L01+]) mounted on the robot communicates through SPI with the microcontroller and transfers data to and from the PC wirelessly. <br/>		The radio base-station is connected to the PC through USB and transfers data to and from the robot wirelessly. In the same way the radio chip ([https://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/Products/2.4GHz-RF/nRF24L01P nRF24L01+]) mounted on the robot communicates through SPI with the microcontroller and transfers data to and from the PC wirelessly. <br/>
	~~<span class="plainlinks">~~[~~https~~:~~//www.gctronic.com/doc/images/~~Elisa-communication.jpg ~~<img width=400 src="https://www.gctronic.com/doc/images/Elisa-communication.jpg">~~]~~</span>~~ <br/>		[[File:Elisa-communication.jpg\|400px]]<br/>

	==Packet format - PC to robot==		==Packet format - PC to robot==

WikiSysop: /* PC side */

2024-05-21T08:13:17Z

PC side

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	===Linux===		===Linux===
	The linux pc-side application "main_linux.c" send data to four robots and print the related battery level; in this demo it's suppposed that the robot returns only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>		The linux pc-side application "main_linux.c" send data to four robots and print the related battery level; in this demo it's suppposed that the robot returns only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>
	The libusb-1.0 library required for compilation can be downloaded from [https://~~sourceforge~~.~~net~~/~~projects~~/libusb~~/ https://sourceforge~~.~~net/projects/~~libusb/]; alternatively you can simply type ''sudo apt-get install libusb-1.0'' depending on your system. <br/>		The libusb-1.0 library required for compilation can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/libusb-1.0.27.tar.bz2 libusb-1.0.27.tar.bz2]; alternatively you can simply type ''sudo apt-get install libusb-1.0'' depending on your system. <br/>
	The souce code can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/main_linux.c linux demo]. <br/>		The souce code can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/main_linux.c linux demo]. <br/>
	Compilation: gcc -o main_linux main_linux.c -lusb-1.0 <br/>		Compilation: gcc -o main_linux main_linux.c -lusb-1.0 <br/>
	Execution: sudo ./main_linux <br/>		Execution: sudo ./main_linux <br/>

WikiSysop: /* Windows */

2024-05-21T07:39:36Z

Windows

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	===Windows===		===Windows===
	The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>		The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>
	The project requires [https://libusb.info/ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/libusb_2011.07.06.7z ~~https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/~~libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>		The project requires [https://libusb.info/ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/libusb_2011.07.06.7z libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>
	The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>		The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>
	Execution:		Execution:

WikiSysop: /* PC side */

2024-05-21T07:39:25Z

PC side

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	===Windows===		===Windows===
	The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>		The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>
	The project requires [https://libusb.info/ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://~~libusb-winusb-wip~~.~~googlecode~~.com/~~files~~/libusb_2011.07.06.7z https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>		The project requires [https://libusb.info/ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/libusb_2011.07.06.7z https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>
	The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>		The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>
	Execution:		Execution:

WikiSysop: /* PC side */

2024-05-21T07:37:13Z

PC side

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	===Windows===		===Windows===
	The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>		The project is built with [https://www.codeblocks.org/ Code::Blocks (mingw)] and sends data to 100 robots address 3010 to 3110) printing statistical information at the end of the transmission; in this demo it's suppposed that the robots return only one byte as response/ack payload. <br/>
	The project requires [https://~~www.~~libusb.~~org/wiki~~/~~libusb-1.0~~ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>		The project requires [https://libusb.info/ libusb-1.0] since it is used to communicate with the radio base-station: [https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z https://libusb-winusb-wip.googlecode.com/files/libusb_2011.07.06.7z]. <br/>
	The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>		The source can be downloaded from [https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/pc-side.zip windows demo]. <br/>
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WikiSysop: /* Overview */

2024-05-21T07:22:48Z

Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=
	Elisa it's a small size robot with 5 cm of diamater, capable of moving also vertically thanks to its magnetic wheels. It includes:		Elisa it's a small size robot with 5 cm of diamater, capable of moving also vertically thanks to its magnetic wheels. It includes:
	* pic microcontroller ([PIC24FJ64GA104.pdf PIC24FJ64GA104])		* pic microcontroller ([https://projects.gctronic.com/elisa/PIC24FJ64GA104.pdf PIC24FJ64GA104])
	* RGB led		* RGB led
	* IRs emitters		* IRs emitters

WikiSysop: /* Overview */

2024-05-21T07:22:21Z

Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=
	Elisa it's a small size robot with 5 cm of diamater, capable of moving also vertically thanks to its magnetic wheels. It includes:		Elisa it's a small size robot with 5 cm of diamater, capable of moving also vertically thanks to its magnetic wheels. It includes:
	* pic microcontroller ([~~https://www~~.~~microchip.com/wwwproducts/Devices.aspx?dDocName=en536114~~ PIC24FJ64GA104])		* pic microcontroller ([PIC24FJ64GA104.pdf PIC24FJ64GA104])
	* RGB led		* RGB led
	* IRs emitters		* IRs emitters

WikiSysop: /* 1. Install the radio base-station driver */

2023-02-09T14:03:14Z

1. Install the radio base-station driver

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	=Getting started=		=Getting started=
	==1. Install the radio base-station driver==		==1. Install the radio base-station driver==
	The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility (direct link for version 1.21.1 [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin321212installer.msi 32bits] and [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin641212installer.msi 64bits]); once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.		The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility (direct link for version 1.21.2 [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin321212installer.msi 32bits] and [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin641212installer.msi 64bits]); once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.

	==2. Software==		==2. Software==

WikiSysop: /* 1. Install the radio base-station driver */

2023-02-09T14:02:54Z

1. Install the radio base-station driver

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	=Getting started=		=Getting started=
	==1. Install the radio base-station driver==		==1. Install the radio base-station driver==
	The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility (direct link for [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin321212installer.msi 32bits] and [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin641212installer.msi 64bits]); once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.		The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility (direct link for version 1.21.1 [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin321212installer.msi 32bits] and [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin641212installer.msi 64bits]); once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.

	==2. Software==		==2. Software==

WikiSysop: /* 1. Install the radio base-station driver */

2023-02-09T14:02:07Z

1. Install the radio base-station driver

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	=Getting started=		=Getting started=
	==1. Install the radio base-station driver==		==1. Install the radio base-station driver==
	The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com~~/eng~~/Products/~~2.4GHz~~-RF/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility; once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.		The base-station requires a driver in order to be correctly recognized, the driver is contained in the [https://www.nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRFgo-Studio nRFgo-Studio] utility (direct link for [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin321212installer.msi 32bits] and [https://nsscprodmedia.blob.core.windows.net/prod/software-and-other-downloads/desktop-software/nrf-go-studio/sw/nrfgostudiowin641212installer.msi 64bits]); once the utility is installed the radio will be automatically recognized.

	==2. Software==		==2. Software==