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blocks:app-note:controlling-a-pc [2021-04-29 13:28] max [Installation] |
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- | - We have prepared a PIXILAB-blocks-root folder containing everything you need to run the examples. {{: | + | - 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 " | ||
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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 so the method used in this application note is somewhat outdated.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 // |