The structure of things, however, is fairly well established so this post is intended to provide a high level overview of the python code running on the RPi.
Initialization, a dictionary used for a command and control structure, and the primary processing loop comprise the module Main.py. The other modules of the 'Bot, mostly called from within the Main.py processing loop, are as follows:
- Bridge.py - Not in use right now but anticipated to be the home of autonomous logic.
- Control.py - Gets commands from the PHP web control script, via the ControlDaemon.py, and passes them on for execution.
- Mapping.py - My thought was that this module would generate a map of a room using the rangefinder. It currently does a scan but until I figure out how to accurately pin the robot position I am not sure how this will work.
- Navigation.py - Not in use now but for returning a bearing. Will ultimately keep track of exactly where the 'bot is and where it is going.
- Propulsion.py - Controls the treads to move forward, backward, and to turn.
- Proximity.py - Detects objects using the four corner infra-red detectors and issues a stop order for propulsion.
- Py2Ard.py - Called by any module needing to interface with the Arduino. Discussed here in this blog.
- Radar.py - Controls the ultrasonic sensors in a collision and speed governing mode while moving forward. During mapping operations is driven by Mapping.py to scan an rangefind obstacles.
- Sensor.py - Controls the two servo's that orient the pan and tilt sensor platform on which the radar (rangefinder) and webcam reside.
- Utility.py - Home for a number of utility functions and supported by UtilityDaemon.py where lower priority processing is conducted.
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