``I recently purchased the Make:it Robotics starter Kit and I'm unable to get the
linefollow.ino code or upload the example. I went to the Arduino environment and no
luck. The codes I did come across did not compile. Please help, someone!
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Okay, you have to do this in order.
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Download and Install Arduino Program.
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Download and Install Arduino Drivers.
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Connect Arduino and wait for Drivers to Load.
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Test Arduino for Connection. If Arduino Program can't find Board automatically, Try different serial port (under the Tools menu) for your usb connection. I think default is com:3 so try com:4, com:5, etc.
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Once you can find it, try to upload the first example program. (Blinky Light! Yay!)
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Download and Unzip Make:It Robotics support files to it's own directory on your desktop.
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Copy the whole "MakeItRobotics" directory (inside of main one) to MyDocuments\Arduino\libraries\ dir.
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Now, when you try to compile and upload the Line Follower, Arduino will find all the library files it needs, including all the variable references you're probably getting errors on.
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Disconnect Arduino from Computer.
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After 3-5 second delay, wheels will turn on and keep going until you turn off the robot. If you put it on the line follower paper it should follow the circle. If it just runs off the line, try it in a room with Fluorescent lighting. It seems to matter.
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You can test operation just by holding the unit up off the ground and passing a finger under a sensor, and the opposite side wheel should start running backwards. Test both sensors for proper operation.
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Now that it works you can torture your cats with it.
