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blocks:app-note:controlling-a-pc [2019-12-17 22:04] admin created |
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You need two computers and a network to use this application note. | You need two computers and a network to use this application note. | ||
- | * The Blocks server computer – a Mac, Windows or Linux computer that has Blocks | + | * The Blocks server computer – a Mac, Windows or Linux computer that has Blocks |
* The target computer, running Windows. Powerpoint is needed to use those parts of this application, | * The target computer, running Windows. Powerpoint is needed to use those parts of this application, | ||
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- [[https:// | - [[https:// | ||
- | - Download | + | - We have prepared a PIXILAB-blocks-root folder containing everything you need to run the examples. |
- Inside the UIROBOT folder, launch the file named " | - Inside the UIROBOT folder, launch the file named " | ||
A command window will appear, with some text indicating that the UIROBOT program has started. You may also get a firewall alert, prompting you to allow this Java program to access the network. | A command window will appear, with some text indicating that the UIROBOT program has started. You may also get a firewall alert, prompting you to allow this Java program to access the network. | ||
- | Then follow | + | If you have done the general setup, copied the files and pointed to this application notes root block, |
- | - Copy the Blocks root folder included in the ZIP file downloaded above to your Blocks computer' | ||
- | - Alternatively, | ||
- Start Blocks. | - Start Blocks. | ||
- Open the editor using the Admin button. | - Open the editor using the Admin button. | ||
- | - Log in using the name //admin// and the password //pixi//. | + | - Log in using the appropriate credentials (default is name //admin// and the password //pixi//). |
- On the Manage page in Blocks, select " | - On the Manage page in Blocks, select " | ||
- Select the " | - Select the " | ||
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The top level program folder name varies with the version of operating system and program installed. If you have a shortcut to Chrome on your desktop, you can right-click that and choose // | The top level program folder name varies with the version of operating system and program installed. If you have a shortcut to Chrome on your desktop, you can right-click that and choose // | ||
- | Finally, adjust the IP address shown at the end o the // | + | Finally, adjust the IP address shown at the end o the // |
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+ | The programArgs variable specifies the arguments passed to Chrome, which in this case will launch it in full screen mode, acting as a Display Spot for Blocks. Run the Start task now to launch Chrome in this way. The first time you launch Chrome you likely need to add or assign it to a display spot: | ||
- Switch to the Display page of Blocks. | - Switch to the Display page of Blocks. | ||
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==== Turning Power On/Off ==== | ==== Turning Power On/Off ==== | ||
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+ | :!: Please note that later versions of UIrobot driver has a built in power property that handles power on/off. so the method used in this application note is somewhat outdated. | ||
To power down the target computer, select the //System// task group then run the // | To power down the target computer, select the //System// task group then run the // |