PROGRAMMING AI2
BricWorksThe Ai2 can be completely customised by writing your very own programs, with the Microbric BricWorks software. The Microbric BricWorks software was designed and authored in South Australia by Microbric & Likeable Software. This powerful and easy to use software enables the user to create simple programs within minutes.
The software operates in two modes, Basic & Advanced.
In Basic mode, the user is limited to the original configuration of the Ai2, and some of the programming options are disabled. Custom written programs are downloaded to the Ai2 by flashing out through the PC monitor and into the line tracker module of the Ai2. A Data Cable is available via the Microbric Online Shop to make the downloading process several times faster. See the Basic mode screen capture below.
In Advanced mode, the user is able to place modules in any position on the Ai2 Motherboard with the exception of the line tracker module, as it has specific components on the Motherboard in its original position. The Data Cable, available for purchase from the Microbric Online Shop, is required to use the "Advanced" mode in addition to a *firmware change on the Ai2 Motherboard, which can also be done via the Data Cable. See the Advance mode screen capture below, as you can see modules have been relocated.
*Firmware is the software located within the Microcontroller on the Ai2 motherboard that controls the robot.
Video of making a program with the BricWorks software
Programming tips for the BricWorks software
Video of downloading a program to your Ai2 via the PC screen
Download the latest driver for the programming cable (Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7)