RoboGP

The RoboGP  is an integrated development environment for the user to develop the RoboGP  program for ROBO-RACER.

How to install :

• Download the latest release RoboGP setup program  and run the file

Warning :

• This software work  with ROBO-RACER

• As this version, do not be alarmed if you encounter bugs. Kindly email us the problems as soon as possible so we can fix it before the competition. Your suggestions are welcomed too.

Milestone:

• 15 August  2002, Verion 1

• 7 January 2003, PC software Version 1.1: allows user to specify alignment step for each segment, speed profile can up to 6000 steps/sec, can choose serial port, works with Minitor program firmware version 1.4 and above

• 24 January 2003, PC software Version 1.2:

• 13 January 2004, PC software Version 1.3: Bugs in speed profile  fixed. (Note: Using Robo Racer MKII must reFlash the Robot Driver Program)

• 30 January 2004, PC software Version 1.3.1:(Note: Using Robo Racer MKII must reFlash the Robot Driver Program)

Download Now:  RoboGP1.3.1.exe (4.4 MB)
Last updated: 30 January  2004

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IDE2K(always use latest release)

The  IDE2K IDE is an integrated development environment for the user to develop the AI MICROMOUSE Kit program for MKIT 700/800/900 an MKIT96 using C Programming Language. Eprom with Ide2K monitor program is required in order to use the Ide2K. 

How to install :

• Download the latest release Ide2ksetup.exe and run the file

Warning :

• This software work  with all MKIT Series, Robo-Racer Series

• As this is the trial version, do not be alarmed if you encounter bugs. Kindly email us the problems as soon as possible so we can fix it before the competition. Your suggestions are welcomed too.

Milestone:

• 10 May 2002, Release 2 : Product Selection will be retained in each project created or changed and Option for both 9600 & 19200 baud rate selection

• 31 Oct  2002, Release 3 : Project's files backup and restore features (features to backup your current project's files, feature to restore the last backup project's file), History list box (previously call " files inserted/removed"), Milestone of development in readme file

• 09 Dec 2002, Release 4 : It reads both C format maze file generated by maze editor95 or manually edited by user, Diagonal conversion is also added in to support normal path to diagonal and other paths conversion.

• 20 Dec 2002, Release 5 : Bugs in Graphical Profile Generator fixed. MEDIT2K-Help Page included. Library routines. Robot Racer Library routines updated.

• 7 Jan  2003, Release 5.1 : Modification of MKIT900 Sensor library function (TX time ~ 30us).
  - Modification of Robot Racer Motor library function to make it competible with PIC controlled Robot Racer.

• 21 Feb 2003, Release 5.2 : Library files added.

• 16 June 2003, Release 5.3 : Library of MKIT900 has been modified as following:
  Library updated with improved Sensor function (It gives more stable sensor reading)

• 12 Sep 2003, Release 5.4 : H8/3062F Hitachi Controller Board Download And Run Feature Added

• 16 Jan 2004, Release 5.5 : Create Project, Program Editing, Build Files And Download Features For New Products RKIT350 MK II And MRKIT Under IDE2K Development Evironment
  - Library Routines, Header Files of RKIT350 MK II And MRKIT Added

• 12 May 2004, Release 5.6 : Library Routines, Header Files of Adv_Mkit For MKIT900 Modified

• 25 May 2004, Release 6.1 : New processor (H83064F) support for various products
  - RKITII with H83064F supported
  - MRKIT with H83064F under development
  - MKIT900 with H83064F under development

• 10 June 2004, Release 6.3 : MKIT900 with H83064F support
  - MKIT_DC with H83064F under development

• 15 March 2005 Release 6.4: Some bug will soon to be fixed and library functions for new add-on modules for Alpha Robot

• More changes on the way ...

Download Now: Ide2KR6_4Setup.exe (5M) (aborted)
Last updated: 15 March 2005

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MKITC

The MKITC IDE is an integrated development environment for the user to develop the MICROMOUSE program for the MKIT 700/800 using C Language. The mkitcinstall.exe is a self-extracting zipped file that auto-installs the IDE into c:/alphaInn/mousekit folder.

Download Now: mkitcinstall.exe (2327 K)
Last updated: 12 February 2001

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MIGS900 (trial version, always use the latest release)

The new MIGS for MKIT 900 Series (release 14) is now released.

How to install :

• Download the latest release Migs900Install?.exe and run the file

• It will extract all the relevant files into C:\Migs900 directory or any directory you specify

• To run the program, click on the Migs900.exe found in this directory

• You will also find a game called MousePlay.exe in the same directory

• The maze files will be installed in the Maze sub-directory

Warning :

• This software work only with MKIT 900 Series (Side Sensing MICROMOUSE Kit Set). 

• As this is the trial version, do not be alarmed if you encounter bugs. Kindly email us the problems as soon as possible so we can fix it before the competition. Your suggestions are welcomed too.

Milestone:

• 05 Nov 2002, Release 6: Hope to solve stopping problem at dead-end some robots have encountered. Added mode 4 to test one-square movement.

• 21 Nov 2002, Release 7: Sensor calibration info stored permanently in NV-RAM.

• 30 Dec 2002, Release 8: Fastrun with limited diagonal movement.

• 10 Jan 2003, Release 9: Overshoot at the end of diagonal fastrun solved.

• 24 Jan 2003, Release 10: New improved sensor activation procedure.

• 13 Feb 2003, Release 11: Partial diagonal, import diagonal parameters, better alignment

• 17 Feb 2003, Release 12: Fix the error in Forward steps for consecutive turns in which it should be taken from the turn it has just performed. Earlier version took the steps from the turn it was going to perform

• 04 Mar 2003, Release 13: Diagonal parameters can be printed out. More reliable in detecting last square of fastrun or backtrack straight. The robot will turn or stop only if the last square has either front wall or side opening

• 16 June 2003, Release 14: Improve sensing method. Must recalibrate sensor

• 10 May 2004, Release 15: Increase sensitivity for side sensors. Must recalibrate sensors

• 12 May 2004, Release 16: New partial diagonal that can run on paths that begins with 135 degree turns.

• 17 May 2004, Release 17: Solve problem that occurs in Release 16 when curve turn is used for backtrack or fastrun.

• More changes on the way.....

Download Now : Migs900Install17.exe (1M)
      Plus the briefing notes on the new feature: Migs900Dgl.pdf (pdf for release 11)
Last updated: 17 May 2004

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MIGS2K

Migs2K is the Windows version of Migs95: (always use the latest release)

The MIGS2K is software tool that auto-generates the MICROMOUSE program without the user writing any program code (assembly or C). The MIGS2K user interface consists of a flowchart of the MICROMOUSE program. The user clicks on the flow chart items and enters parameters for the maze solving algorithm and motion control.

From release 15 onwards, the user can select simple or full feature mode for the MICROMOUSE motion control. This is a significant feature allowing the user to select simple motion mode to emulate the popular MIGS95 or MIGS99 motion parameter setting while exploiting the more flexible solving algorithm settings of the MIGS2K.

How to install :

• Download the latest release Migs2KInstall?.exe and run the file

• It will extract all the relevant files into C:\Migs2K directory

• To run the program, click on the Migs2K.exe found in this directory

• You will also find a game called MousePlay.exe in the same directory

• The maze files will be installed in the C:\Migs2K\Maze sub-directory

Warning :

• You must install the program in C:\Migs2K directory. At this moment, the program will not work in other drive or directory.

• MICROMOUSE without GAL chip will not be able to use this software. You can trade-in your CPU board for a new one. Call Alpha Innovations at (65) 6741 3812 or email sales@ai.com.sg for information.

• As this is the trial version, do not be alarmed if you encounter bugs. Kindly email us the problems as soon as possible so we can fix it before the competition. Your suggestions are welcomed too.

• The new software does not guarantee better performance.

Milestone:

• 03 Nov 2K, Release 15. Problem of not being able to download after the program is successfully built is solved. Movement control can be in SIMPLE or FULL mode.

• 23 Feb 2001, Release 16.  Invalid top speed after increment rectified; Simulation maze is restored accordingly after crash; Speed profile is restored after resetting in simulation; 
  Hand mouse icon with single click to activate dialog box.

• 23 Feb 2001, Release 17. Parameters download (faster). Need to build only one program for both fastrun test and normal run . Program downloaded to the robot can perform normal run or fastrun test. New toolbar for quick access.
  For C users only: Ctrl-Alt-P -> generate speed profile in C.

• 14 Apr 2001, Release 18. Download error in Window 2000 solved. Graphically drawn fastrun test path implemented.

• 17 Apr 2001, Release 19. Text based editing for fastrun test path re-introduced. Migs2K can now be installed in any directory. Modifiable touch and search penalty for simulation. Ghost view (of the robot) after viewing score sheet eliminated.

• 01 Mar 2002, Release 20. Problem on parameter downloading from a file not located in the same directory as Migs2K.exe solved. Will not exit abruptly when comment box is full.

• 20 Mar 2002, Release 21. Show backtrack path during simulation. Full program path shown on the summary page. Will not exit abruptly when comment on the summary page is full.

• 21 Nov 2002, Release 22. Bugs in simulation fixed. Search penalty updated continuously during simulation.

• 17 Feb 2003, Release 23. Fix the error in Forward steps for consecutive turns in which it should be taken from the turn it has just performed. Earlier version took the steps from the turn it was going to perform.

• More changes on the way ...

Download Now :  Migs2KInstall23.exe (917 K)
Last updated: 18 Feb 2003

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