piborg rev and an Arduino

Submitted by popeyesfx on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 08:01

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Hi
Is it possible to run a board using an arduino uno rather than a PI. I have several sitting around and would like to experiment with them.

cheers

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piborg

Fri, 08/29/2014 - 09:42

It is possible to use an Arduino Uno to control a PicoBorg Reverse:

We have an example project which includes the library to make controlling the PicoBorg Reverse as simple as it is with the Raspberry Pi.
The example has a simple demo sequence which will check it is talking with the PicoBorg Reverse correctly.
The example also includes wiring instructions for most Arduino boards and a detailed explanation of what it does in the code comments.

You can download the example here: https://www.piborg.org/downloads/picoborgrev/PicoBorgRevArduino.zip

popeyesfx

Fri, 08/29/2014 - 14:28

Thanks for the info looks like what I am looking for.
cheers

popeyesfx

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:16

Hi
I have tried to compile the code in the above link but get multiple definition errors
icoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrSetEncoderSpeed(int)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:379: multiple definition of `PbrSetEncoderSpeed(int)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:379: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:(.data.pbrAddress+0x0): multiple definition of `pbrAddress'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:(.data.pbrAddress+0x0): first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrEncoderMoveMotors(int)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:344: multiple definition of `PbrEncoderMoveMotors(int)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:344: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrEncoderMoveMotor1(int)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:322: multiple definition of `PbrEncoderMoveMotor1(int)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:322: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrEncoderMoveMotor2(int)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:300: multiple definition of `PbrEncoderMoveMotor2(int)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:300: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrSetEncoderMoveMode(bool)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:270: multiple definition of `PbrSetEncoderMoveMode(bool)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:270: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrSetCommsFailsafe(bool)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:211: multiple definition of `PbrSetCommsFailsafe(bool)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:211: first defined here
PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp.o: In function `PbrSetEpoIgnore(bool)':
/Users/jackhider/Documents/Arduino/libraries/PicoBorgRevArduino/PicoBorgRev.cpp:183: multiple definition of `PbrSetEpoIgnore(bool)'
PicoBorgRev.cpp.o:PicoBorgRev.cpp:183: first defined here

have i done something wrong in installing it
cheers

popeyesfx

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 12:39

Its ok I sorted it, put file in wrong place.

popeyesfx

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 12:40

I have a pro mini I would like to use with the piborg. I have run a test and it seems to be ok, however, the board is a 5v 16Mhz unit and doesn't seem to have a 3.3v output only a 5v one.
My question is can I run the board on 5v on the 3.3v pin or am i going to need a separate supply.

cheers

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piborg

Sat, 08/30/2014 - 16:36

The PicoBorg Reverse will work fine with the 3V3 pin connected to a 5v supply.

The 3V3 pin is the power for the onboard PIC, it is also the reference "high" level for SCL and SDA.
It should work with any voltage between 1.8v and 5.5v, the LED brightness may change though.

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