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Programmers can write custom code that runs on the robot by using [[Tritium Control Functions|Control Functions >]]<br>
 
Programmers can write custom code that runs on the robot by using [[Tritium Control Functions|Control Functions >]]<br>
  
If none of the above give you what you want you may need to connect to external third party software or an external custom control program you have written.<br>
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If none of the above give you what you want you can connect to external third party software, or an external program you have written.<br>
 
There are a number or ways you can achieve this:
 
There are a number or ways you can achieve this:
  

Revision as of 15:17, 20 March 2016


Introduction

Before you go any further...

The easiest way to control RoboThespian or Socibot is by using the Touch Screen >

Programmers can write custom code that runs on the robot by using Control Functions >

If none of the above give you what you want you can connect to external third party software, or an external program you have written.
There are a number or ways you can achieve this:

  • Use http requests with the REST API - Beginner / Intermediate
  • Use the UDP protocol over a network or the Internet - Intermediate
  • Extend Tritium by writing your own Tritium Node - Advanced


There are some useful connectivity tutorials here >