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Adept MobileRobots Pioneer 3 User Manual

Adept MobileRobots Pioneer 3
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Pioneer 3
Operations Manual
P3DX-SH , P3AT-SH with ARCOS
Mobile Robots for Research and Education
P3X0001, P3T0001
Revision 6.4 - October 31, 2013

Table of Contents

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Adept MobileRobots Pioneer 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Weight9 kg
Drive SystemDifferential drive
TypeMobile Robot
SensorsSonar, laser range finder, encoders
Motor typeDC motor
Operating SystemLinux
CommunicationSerial, Ethernet, WiFi
Programming LanguagesC++, Python

Summary

Chapter 2 What Is Pioneer?

Pioneer Reference Platform

Describes the standards and components of Adept MobileRobots platforms.

Modes of Operation

Explains the different operational modes of the robot's controller.

Chapter 3 Specifications & Controls

User Control Panel

Details the panel with buttons, indicators, and serial port for microcontroller access.

SONAR

Explains the SONAR sensor arrays, their operation, and sensitivity.

Motors, Wheels, and Position Encoders

Details the drive system, motors, wheels, and encoder feedback.

Batteries and Power

Covers battery types, life, indicators, and charging methods.

Safety ARCOS Watchdogs

Explains ARCOS safety features like communication watchdog and stall monitor.

Chapter 4 Accessories

Integrated PC

Details the onboard computer option, its features, and control panel.

Chapter 5 Quick Start

Preparative Hardware Assembly

Guides through initial robot setup and accessory attachment.

Install Batteries

Provides instructions for installing and ensuring proper battery contact.

Starting Up ARIA Demo

Details how to launch and configure the ARIA demonstration program.

Operating the ARIA Demonstration Client

Explains how to use the ARIA demo client for teleoperation and diagnostics.

Quickstart Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for common connection and setup issues.

Chapter 6 ARCOS

Client-Server Communication Packet Protocols

Details the structure and types of ARCOS communication packets.

Server Information Packets

Details the standard Server Information Packets (SIPs) and their contents.

Client Commands

Details the structure and types of commands sent from the client to ARCOS.

Robots in Motion

Explains the different types of motion commands for robots.

Client Motion Commands

Details motion commands like MOVE, VEL, ROTATE, and their velocity profiles.

PID Controls

Explains PID control systems for translation and rotation, including Kp, Kv, Ki parameters.

Position Integration

Describes how the robot tracks position using encoders and gyroscope.

DriftFactor, RevCount, and TicksMM

Explains parameters for motion conversion and tire difference compensation.

SONAR

Details SONAR sensor operations, including enabling, disabling, and polling sequences.

Stalls and Emergencies

Describes stall detection via bumpers and emergency stop procedures.

Automated Recharging System

Covers control of the automated recharging system via ARCOS servers.

Chapter 7 Updating & Reconfiguring ARCOS

ARCOS Maintenance Mode

Explains how to connect and update robot parameters via maintenance mode.

ARCOScf

Details the ARCOScf utility for managing robot firmware and parameters.

Configuring ARCOS Parameters

Explains how to modify robot parameters using ARCOScf interactive mode.

PID Parameters

Details PID control parameters for robot motion and their tuning.

DriftFactor, TicksMM and RevCount

Explains parameters for motion conversion and tire difference compensation.

Chapter 8 Calibration & Maintenance

Calibrating Your Robot

Guides on recalibrating robot parameters for different conditions.

Batteries

Covers battery maintenance, changing, hot-swapping, and charging procedures.

Chapter 9 Appendix A

Robot Microcontroller Ports & Connectors

Details pin-outs for external and internal ports on the microcontroller.

Chapter 12 Appendix C

Specifications

Lists physical, power, and mobility specifications for Pioneer 3-DX and 3-AT models.