 | Robolog is a free Roboteq software utility that runs on a Palm Pilot PDA that will let you easily: - Record up to 15 minutes worth of operating parameters at a rate of four parameter sets per second
- Chart any two of 12 parameters
- Zoom in and out and scroll to a particular point in time
- Read the actual value of the recorded parameters
- Record the min and max value of the selected parameter in a given time window
- Transfer the log file to a PC for further analysis
The Robolog source code has been released by Roboteq to the Public Domain. Source code many be downloaded here. Metroworks Code Warrior for Palm is required for compilation. The small size and low power consumption of Palm Pilot PDAs make them easy to carry inside the robot during the data logging process. This data logger may be used while operating the controller in R/C or Analog mode. Robolog will work with any Palm Pilot PDA equipped with an RS232 and running PalmOS 3.5 or higher. Roboteq recommends using a Palm IIIex. Note: This software is no longer directly supported by Roboteq. Questions must be posted on the Roboteq forum. |
Connecting a Palm Pilot to Controller
 Connecting the controller to the PDA is as requires simply that a ground and serial data output line be brought from the controller's 15-pin connector to the PDA's RS232 connector. . 
Loggable Parameters
While in R/C Mode or Analog mode, the AX2550 will continuously send a string of characters on the RS232 output line. This string will contain 12 two-digits hexadecimal number representing the 12 following operating parameters. - Captured R/C or Analog Command 1
- Captured R/C or Analog Command 2
- Power Applied to Controller’s output stage 1
- Power Applied to Controller’s output stage 1
- Values present at Analog input 1
- Value present at Analog input 2
- Amps on channel 1
- Amps on channel 2
- Internal Heat Sink temperatures 1
- Internal Heat Sink temperature 2
- Main Battery voltage
- Internal 12V voltage
The entire string is repeated every 213 milliseconds with the latest internal parameter values.
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