ER1 User Guide A-29
Testing the Robot
5. Specify the CD-ROM drive. Windows 98 users: You may also need to specify the ER1
Robot Control Module folder in order to specify the correct driver. Select
Next>Next>Finish.
6. After installing the RCM drivers, you will notice that Windows will find 'New
Hardware' which is the USB Serial Port. A “Found New Hardware Wizard” will pop
up.
7. Select the default ‘recommended' search for drivers.
8. Click on Next.
9. Click on Continue Anyway in regards to the not passing Windows logo testing. Click
on Finish. Windows 98 users may not see this dialog box.
10. Plug the Webcam’s USB cable into another port on the laptop.
11. Again, you will see the New hardware found message, this time for the Kritter USB
camera A/V.
12. Select to Search removable media and specify the CD-ROM. Windows 98 users may
have to browse for the specific location of the driver on the CD. It is in a folder named
Camera 98 on the RCC CD.
13. Detects driver and gives “Digital Signature Not Found” message. Select Yes.
14. If you have purchased a microphone, connect the robot’s microphone to a USB port on
the laptop using the microphone’s cable. Configure your laptop to use that
microphone.
15. Go through the same process to add any new hardware, such as an additional camera.
(Note that you will may a USB hub).
16. Power cycle the robot power, reseat both the USB cables, and launch the ER1 software
on the laptop. Windows 98 users: You may need to reboot your laptop.
Important Note: UNPLUG THE LAPTOP'S CHARGER BEFORE INSTRUCTING THE
ROBOT TO MOVE. The robot should detect whether or not the laptop is plugged into a
wall outlet and should not move until the laptop is unplugged. However, take care to
ensure that the laptop is unplugged, because if the robot fails to detect that the laptop is
plugged in, it will move in response to your commands until it reaches the limit of the
laptop's power cord, then will continue to try to move, potentially damaging the laptop,
the laptop's charger, the robot, and the electrical outlet. This could start an electrical fire.
Testing the Robot
The ER1 has a behavior file included to help you test your ER1 robot and software.
Before we start with an example, try moving your robot with the arrow keys on your
keyboard. If the robot does not move, recheck your cable connections.
The following example will teach your robot to follow the box it came in.
1. Click on the ER1 icon to start the application on your laptop.
2. Click on the Open button and the Open File dialog should come up, showing the
contents of the ER1 program directory.
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