Setting up your computer to talk to a robot

First, log in

Second, plug in the cable

 

Third, wait 60 seconds

Let’s explain what you’ve just done

Note that some sockets look a bit like USB but are not USB

White insulator inside USB plug should face toward front of classroom

Feel free to walk around the table to see what you’re doing

Let’s explain the cable structure

Ok, we already did!

But let’s explain why

Fourth, run realterm

Fifth, let’s get to the robots!