C# RoombaSCI & CreateOI Framework

[Kevin Gabbert]

Hey,

if you have a Roomba or the new iRobot Create, I have developed some open source software in C# to control your robot from your Windows PC.

The project is meant as a demonstration in Object-Oriented code controlling robotics from a PC.

The project consists of a framework called RoombaSCI & Roomba-Term, a diagnostic program that visually implements Roomba's SCI interface for purposes of education, & testing your roomba. The iRobot Create is reverse-compatible and works with this program.

Hopefully my code will kickstart you forward in developing your own iRobot Roomba/Create programs by showing you ways that it can be programmed in C#.

The C# RoombaSCI & diagnostic program is located here:
https://sourceforge.net/projects/roomba-term/

I am currently working on an iRobot Create specific framework & application using another design pattern. When it is completed, it will be located here:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/createoi/


Kevin Gabbert

[tatwood]

Hi Kevin, great news on your software. We are working on an article on the Create and wonder if you'd like to be involved. Would be great to use your software and explain how it works to help readers get their hands around the Roomba.

I'm posting this so that any other readers, lurkers or active Forum members will see it--anyone should feel free to contact me with Roomba or Create related mods and software--who knows, you may land in Robot magazine!

Best,

Tom Atwood, editor-in-chief
toma@botmag.com