ROBOT.OPEN
Syntax ROBOT.OPEN robotname
 
Explanation The ROBOT.OPEN command opens the specified robot and establishes the communication channel. Its output is TRUE if the communications channel to the robotic device could be initialized; otherwise it is FALSE. Make sure that the robotic device is turned on and positioned close to its infrared transmitter. As soon as the communication channel has been established, all robot commands are enabled.

This command causes the sliders and buttons which simulate sensor input on the robot panel to become dimmed and non-functional.

Currently, the Fischertechnik robot 30402 is supported as "FT30402. It is assumed that the device is connected to the first serial port. If the device is connected to a different port number, append a dot and the the port nuber to the robot name, like "FT30402.2

See also ROBOT.CLOSE.

 

Examples ROBOT.OPEN "FT30402
Result: TRUE

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