This is the offical release of the RoBiOS(tm) Project.
Refer to file VERSION to find out the verion of this package.

Directory structure:
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cmd             batchfiles for easy compiling/assembling
hdtdata         various "hardware description table" files
hex             the latest RoBiOS and hdtdata versions as downloads
html            library description in html format
ldfiles         the linker description files for RAM/ROM programs and hdt data
include         headerfiles for user programs and hdt
lib             libraries for robot, vision, etc.
pc-appl         programs for PC host (e.g. remote control)


What is it:
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RoBiOS is a small bios for the 68332 microcontroller based Eyebot
Controller from Joker Robotics.
It provides basic functions necessary to control mobile robots
based upon the Eyebot Controller, like:
    - LCD output (text and graphic)
    - Key input
    - Digital color camera input
    - Serial input/output
    - System timer
    - Multitasking
    - Audio output
    - Basic image processing (library with further functions is available)
    - Loadable user programs
    - Servo and motor control
    - Various sensor input
    - Radio communication


Upgrade to current version:
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(1) Install this robios user directory in your linux of Windows PC.
(2) Download the robios hex-file to your EyeBot.
    Please note: there are two different versions supporting
                 either the EyeCam   (e.g. rob60e.hex)
                 or EyeCam with FIFO (e.g. rob60f.hex)
                 or the QuickCam     (e.g. rob60q.hex).
(3) Download the desired HDT-file    (e.g. hdt60.hex).
    The source to this is in hdtdata and has to be adapted to your
    EyeBot sensor/actuator configuration. Here you can also specify
    the startup melody and startup screen.
(4) Download the demo file "demos.hex" and save in a ROM slot.
    You can also write and use your own demos.


STARTING THE ROBIOS SYSTEM:
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 - Start: click on icon "start-rob"
 - Compile a source file with:  gcc68 myfile.c -o myfile.hex
 - Download file to robot:      dl myfile.hex
                                or simply double-click on hex-icon
-  See examples under:          examplesXXrob

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Thomas Braunl, Aug. 2005
