Matlab
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Installation
A full set of m-Files and Simulink blocks is available for controlling all actuators of Robotino and reading all of its sensors. Download the executable and run the installer. |
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Using the Robotino MATLAB drivers
The installation sets an environment variable 'ROBOTINOMATLAB_DIR' which points to the RobotinoMatlab dir. Change the working directory to 'RobotinoMatlab' by simply entering the following in MATLAB's Command Window
cd ( getenv('ROBOTINOMATLAB_DIR'))
Robotino Toolbox [MATLAB m-files]
The Robotino Toolbox provides an extensive set of MATLAB functions which enable users to control nearly all actuators of Robotino and read all of its sensors in MATLAB. The m-files are located in the 'RobotinoMatlab/toolbox' directory. Robotino's Toolbox contains MATLAB functions for the following sensors and actuators.
MATLAB drivers for Robotino
- AnalogInput
- Bumper
- Com
- Camera
- DigitalInput
- DigitalOutput
- DistanceSensor
- EncoderInput
- Gripper
- Info
- LaserRangeFinder
- Manipulator
- Motor
- Odometry
- OmniDrive
- PowerManagement
- PowerOutput
- Relay
Online Documentation
An online version of the documentation for Robotino's Toolbox can be viewed here.
Robotino Blockset [Simulink blocks]
The Robotino Blockset provides an extensive set of simulink blocks which enable users to control nearly every aspect of Robotino in Simulink. lib_robotinohardware.mdl contains the set of simulink blocks representing Robotino's hardware components. These blocks are build on top of the RobotinoMatlab m-files. Robotino's blockset contains the following simulink blocks.
Simulink blocks for Robotino
- AnalogInput
- Bumper
- Com
- Camera
- DigitalInput
- DigitalOutput
- DistanceSensor
- EncoderInput
- Gripper
- LaserRangeFinder
- LineFollower
- Manipulator
- Motor
- Odometry
- OmniDrive
- PowerManagement
- PowerOutput
- Relay
Online Documentation
An online version of the documentation for Robotino's Blockset can be viewed here.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Help for Robotino Toolboox and Blockset not visible?
- In this case in MATLAB, go to File>Preferences>Help. Make sure that 'Enable product filter' is not checked.
Uninstallation
The Robotino MATLAB Drivers can be uninstalled in any one of the following ways.
- StartMenu > All Programs > Festo Didactic > RobotinoMatlab > Uninstall RobotinoMatlab
- Uninstall the program from the Control Panel.