Robotshop Mapping APP Software User Manual
- August 30, 2024
- RobotShop
Table of Contents
Mapping APP Software
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Product Specifications
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Product Name: CPJRobot Mapping Software’s mobile client
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Supported Devices: Android mobile devices
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Default IP Address: 192.168.11.1
Product Usage Instructions
1. Network Connection
After PPBot is powered on:
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Connect your mobile device to PPBot through the network by
selecting the access point starting with CPJ_PPBOT in the WLAN
settings. -
Open the mapping software on your device and enter the default
IP address 192.168.11.1. Click the Connect button.
2. Map Creation
Follow these steps for map creation:
- Toggle on create drawing in the interface.
2.1 Creating Virtual Walls
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Click on edit virtual wall add.
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Click on the desired location on the interface to set the
starting point. -
Click on another point on the map to set the end point and
create a virtual wall.
2.2 Removing Virtual Walls
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Click Remove, then select the virtual wall you want to remove
on the map area. -
Click clear to remove all virtual walls.
2.3 Virtual Tracks
You can draw virtual tracks on the map to enable PPBot to
navigate along these tracks.
2.3.1 Creating Virtual Tracks
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Click edit virtual track add.
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Select the starting point by clicking on the desired location
on the interface. -
Select another point on the map to set the end point and create
a virtual track.
3. Set Position Points
Mark specific locations on the map as position points for path
planning:
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Toggle off create drawing.
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Control PPBot to the desired location for adding a point and
rotate it to the specified angle. -
Click Position Points, then click Add Current Position Point
and enter a number to complete the process.
4. Save and Load Maps
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After completing map editing, save the current map for later
use. -
To load maps, select the desired map file from the map list and
click the load button to download and use it on PPBot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What devices are supported by the CPJRobot Mapping
Software’s mobile client application?
A: The software currently supports Android mobile devices
only.
Q: How can I remove virtual walls in the mapping software?
A: To remove virtual walls, click on Remove, then select the
virtual wall you want to remove on the map area and click clear to
remove all virtual walls.
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Mapping APP User Manual
1 Scope of Application This document serves as the operating instructions for
the CPJRobot Mapping Software’s mobile client application. Personnel involved
in map creation operations should carefully read and follow these instructions
for actual map creating. For first-time map creation, please follow the steps
below: Note: This software currently only supports Android mobile devices. APP
logo is as follows:
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2 Network Connection
After PPBot is powered on, the mobile device can connect to it through the
network, thereby enabling the corresponding operations. On the mobile device,
you need to select the access point starting with “CPJ_PPBOT” in the WLAN
settings to establish the connection.
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After completing the WLAN settings, open the mapping software and enter the IP address of PPBot. The default IP is 192.168.11.1. Click the “Connect” button.
When the connection is successful, you will enter the following interface.
3 Map Creation
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Follow these steps for map creation: 1 As shown in the above image, toggle on
“create drawing.
2 Control PPBot’s movement to scan the areas that need mapping. The scanned
areas will appear white, while the unscanned areas keep gray. If you control
PPBot using the directional keys, it does not have obstacle avoidance
capabilities, so be cautious of obstacles to avoid collisions. If you click a
specific location on the map area, PPBot will navigate and walk to that
position, during which it can actively avoid obstacles. However, it cannot
effectively avoid objects lower than the radar and ultrasonic scanning range.
3 After the map is complete, toggle “create drawing off, and the map will no
longer be updated. 4 Map Editing 4.1 Virtual Walls After completing the map,
you can create virtual walls for certain areas on the map. This feature allows
PPBot to avoid these designated areas during navigation.
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1 Creating Virtual Walls
Click “edit” “virtual wall” “add,” then click on the desired location on the
interface. After the first click, a red dot will appear, indicating the
starting point. As shown in the image, click on the map area again to set the
end point, and a virtual wall will be formed.
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The red line represents the virtual wall. 2 Removing Virtual Walls
Click “Remove,” then click on the virtual wall you want to remove on the map
area. Click “clear” to remove all virtual walls.
4.2 Virtual Tracks You can draw virtual tracks on the map. This feature allows PPBot to navigate along these tracks (you need to select “Track Priority” in the configuration). 1 Creating Virtual Tracks.
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Between any two points on the map:
Click “edit” “virtual track” “add,” then click on the desired location on the
interface. After the first click, a green dot will appear, indicating the
starting point. As shown in the image, click on the map area again to set the
end point, and a virtual track will be formed.
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Between two position points:
You can also set virtual tracks between two position points. After completing
the position point settings, click “edit” “virtual tracks” “add” on the main
interface, and the current position points will be displayed on the left.
Select one position point (it will turn green) as the starting point, and then
select another position point as the end point. A virtual track will be formed
between the two position points. 2 Removing Virtual Tracks Click “remove,”
then click on the virtual track you want to remove on the map area. Click
“clear” to remove all virtual tracks.
5 Set Position Points
After completing the map, you can also mark specific locations on the map as
position points for later use in path planning. Follow these steps: 1 Toggle
off “create drawing
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2 Control PPBot to the desired location for adding a point and rotate it to the specified angle. 3 Click “Position Points,” then click “Add Current Position Point” and enter a number to complete the process.
4 Edit the current position point
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6 Save Maps After completing map editing, you need to save the current map for later use and loading.
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7 Load Maps
The mapping software can create maps for multiple environments and save the
corresponding map files. Additionally, you can download existing map files to
a new PPBot. In the map list, select the desired map file and click the “load”
button to download and use the map on PPBot.
8 Manual Control PPBot can also be controlled manually using the directional keys for movement,
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but it will not have obstacle avoidance capabilities. Click the “charge” button to automatically return to the charging pile for charging. Click on the map area on the screen to enable automatic navigation.
9 Parameter Settings 9.1 Navigation Mode Free Navigation: When encountering
obstacles during navigation, PPBot will replan its path. Track Navigation:
When tracks exist, PPBot will navigate along the tracks. If obstacles are
encountered, PPBot will stop. Track Priority: When tracks exist, PPBot will
navigate along the tracks. When no tracks are available, PPBot will follow the
planned path. If obstacles are encountered during track navigation, PPBot will
leave the track, navigate around the obstacle, and then rejoin the track. 9.2
Point Arrival Mode Precise Point Arrival: When approaching a position point,
PPBot will perform a secondary adjustment to reach the destination with higher
precision, approximately within 8 cm.
Normal Point Arrival: When approaching a position point, PPBot will reach the
destination with lower precision, approximately within 20 cm. 9.3 Obstacle
Avoidance Mode
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Obstacle Avoidance: When encountering obstacles during navigation, PPBot will replan its path and navigate around the obstacles. Obstacle Pause: When encountering obstacles during navigation, PPBot will stop moving until the obstacles are removed, and then continue. 9.4 Low Battery Settings Users can set the battery percentage threshold for PPBot to return to the charging pile for charging. When the battery level falls below the set value, PPBot will automatically return to the charging pile for charging.
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