by Emma | Jan 15, 2024 | | 51 comments
51 Comments
Peteon January 18, 2024 at 1:08 pm
Hi,
What’s the recharge time on the v3?
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Brenton O'Brienon January 22, 2024 at 8:53 am
Hi Pete,
The recharge time from completely flat to fully charged is 4 to 5 hours.
The run time (non-stop driving such as obstacle detection program) is 60 to 90 minutes.
Each time the Edison V3 is plugged in to program it gets a top up of charge as well.
The EdCharger is a great way to ensure your Edison V3 robots are always ready to go!Reply
Petron January 18, 2024 at 4:32 pm
I´d expect more people to cheer this product here.
Any issues yet? 😀Reply
Brenton O'Brienon January 22, 2024 at 8:39 am
Woo Hoo!!
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Dawn Vogton January 19, 2024 at 1:54 am
Hello! I am so excited about the new robots. I have 30 of the previous version for my secondary school stem program. We have struggled with the programming feature working with our Chromebook. USB programming would be fantastic! Will you do a percentage off buy back of old robots? I will need to convince my school that the new robots would be worth buying even though we have the previous version.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Brenton O'Brienon January 22, 2024 at 8:34 am
Hi Dawn,
Thank you for your excitement about Edison V3!
We do have a discount for users upgrading to Edison V3 from Edison V2. Please send us an email at orders@microbric.com to find out more.
For trouble shooting issues with programming Edison V2 from a Chromebook see our support section here: https://meetedison.com/edison-robot-support/trouble-shooting/
If you are using Dell 3100 Chromebooks, then we have a special version of the EdComm cable to resolve issues. See here: https://meetedison.com/product/edcomm-3100-10-pack/Reply
Pamela Davison January 22, 2024 at 11:17 pm
This is great news! Do the barcodes work as they do with v3? Also will the remote controls I have now work on v3?
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Brenton O'Brienon January 23, 2024 at 8:03 am
Hi Pamela,
Yes! All the Edison V1/V2 barcodes work with Edison V3.
The same is true for the TV remote controls, however Edison V3 works with an expanded range of TV remotes.Reply
Taraon February 10, 2024 at 8:51 am
What expanded range of remotes will v3 work with?
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Brenton O'Brienon February 12, 2024 at 2:07 pm
Hi Tara,
Great question!
Edison V2 works with about 75% of TV remotes, where we estimate Edison V3 works with about 95% of TV remotes.
This is possible because there are seven popular infrared (IR) remote control protocols (formats of the IR data).
Edison V2 can’t correctly decode one of the more popular protocols, the ‘RC-5’ protocol. But, Edison V3 can thanks to the more advanced microcontroller.
Our estimates are that the RC-5 code is used by around 20% of TV remote controls. The RC-5 protocols can be found in a range of TV brands, so it is had to say which brands and models work with Edison V2 and which work with Edison V3 (but the chances are much better for Edison V3).Reply
Steve Bon January 23, 2024 at 6:28 am
how will you check the serial numbers for firmware updates on these new ones?
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Brenton O'Brienon January 23, 2024 at 7:56 am
Hi Steve,
Great question! Edison V3 has an electronic serial number that is automatically detected (along with the current loaded firmware version). This all happens via the USB connection.
This isn’t possible with Edison V1/V2 as the communication between the computer and Edison V1/V2 is only one way (from computer to Edison V1/V2). So, for Edison V1/V2 the serial number needs to be manually entered to ensure the correct firmware version is downloaded.
Edison V3 with USB has made other new features possible (such as sending and receiving USB data inside a program), with more new features coming. Watch this space!Reply
Raveen Balooon January 25, 2024 at 6:33 pm
Hi, I just got the V3, and im unable to program it using EdPy. When I enter EdPy, it only gives the option of Version 1 and Version 2. Not Version 3.
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Brenton O'Brienon January 29, 2024 at 4:31 pm
Hi Raveen, The option for Edison V3 is coming and will be live soon.
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Brenton O'Brienon January 31, 2024 at 7:40 am
Hi Raveen, You can find EdPy for Edison V3 here https://edpyapp.com/v3/
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Raveen Balooon January 25, 2024 at 6:58 pm
I Just got V3 edison robot but I’m unable to program it with EdPy. It only allows me to use V1 and V2 but not V3, and I have a class to run. Please do advice. Thanks
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Brenton O'Brienon January 29, 2024 at 4:30 pm
Hi Raveen, We are still tweaking EdPy for Edison V3 and will be live in the next 24 hours.
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Delianaon January 26, 2024 at 8:06 am
I just got my Edison V3 in the mail and am loving it, but I was hoping to be able to use both the EdScratch and EdPy programming options with 2 different age ranges of students, and I can’t seem to find V3 support on edpyapp.com.
Is an update to the app still forthcoming?
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Brenton O'Brienon January 29, 2024 at 4:29 pm
Hi Deliana, Yes, an updated EdPy programming app for Edison V3 is coming and should be live in the next 24 hours.
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Brenton O'Brienon January 31, 2024 at 7:42 am
You can now find EdPy for Edison V3 here https://edpyapp.com/v3/
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Mikeon February 6, 2024 at 12:12 pm
Would Edison work on carpet tiled floors (without collecting fluff in it’s workings) or should they remain on the Ed Mat or hard surfaces?
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Brenton O'Brienon February 6, 2024 at 12:50 pm
Hi Mike, Edison will work on low pile carpet and carpet tiles. It’s not the perfect surface, as the front skid won’t run as smoothly as it would on a hard surface, but it certainly will work. The Edison’s motors and gears are all inside, so no fluff or carpet fibers will get inside. Fibers can gather around the wheel axles, but as the wheels are removable it is quick to clean away.
There is also the EdCreate Expansion Pack that can add tank like tracks to the Edison, so it can drive over pretty much any surface. EdCreate Expansion PackReply
JOHN DOBISon February 12, 2024 at 7:31 am
hi guys can vesrion 2 edison batteries be upgraded by replacing with version 3 battery unit as a spare part installation.
Also can version 2 remote work with version 3 robot.
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Brenton O'Brienon February 12, 2024 at 2:17 pm
Hi John, Unfortunately, no. The single battery in Edison V3 is very different to the AAA batteries that are used in Edison V2. Rechargeable NiMH batteries do work great in Edison V2 though.
Edison V3 will work with all the TV remotes that work with Edison V2, plus more!
The upcoming EdRemote requires the more advanced microcontroller in Edison V3 to work, so unfortunately it will not work with Edison V2.Reply
Alexandros Kofteroson February 16, 2024 at 9:12 am
Hi. I have just received 5 Edison V3. They work perfectly on MacOS and Windows computers, but so far have been unable to program them on Android tablets (I got USB-C to USB-A adapters). This compatibility is something you mention in your Facebook page, is it a feature to expect in the near future ? Thank you.
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Brenton O'Brienon February 16, 2024 at 3:18 pm
Hi Alexandros, Yes this is a feature, however we are currently having some trouble accurately determining that a tablet is an iPad or Android.
Apple do not allow webapps to access the data port on an iPad, so the screen flasher has been developed for iPad screens only. However, data ports are accessible on Android tablets. At the moment Android tablets are being incorrectly detected by the webapp as iPads and are setting the programming output to screen flasher. We are working to fix this and hope to have a fully tested solution working in the coming week or two.
This issue is currently only affecting the EdBlocks and EdScratch apps. You can test programing Edison V3 from your Android tablet using the EdPy app at edpyapp.com which is not affected by this issue (does not have a screen flash ability).Reply
Alexandros Kofteroson February 16, 2024 at 6:45 pm
Thank you so much for your reply!
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Brenton O'Brienon March 1, 2024 at 10:13 am
Hi Alexandros, The iPad/Android detection issue has been resolved. All Android tablets should now have the ability to program via USB.
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Lucas Cardosoon February 28, 2024 at 11:57 pm
Hey Brenton, and congrats on all Edison team on making a great product even greater!
I saw that the new EdBlocks for V3 has blocks to turn Edison based on angles instead of time. Any chance of making those blocks avaible on the V2’s editor also? It would help our students so much, since we work with kinder and year 1 students, and the visual aid shown for turning in the new interface makes it even easier to code. They have bit of a hard time coding using time and decimals.
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Brenton O'Brienon March 1, 2024 at 10:18 am
Hi Lucas, Thank you!
EdBlocks for Edison V2 is also for Edison V1. However Edison V1 does not have wheel encoders, so it is unable to turn in degrees and only time. As the app is for both V1 and V2 the turning unfortunately needs to be compatible with both version, which means turn by time.Reply
Pavolon February 29, 2024 at 12:25 am
hello,
Does V3 works with Linux, do I need some special setup (udev rules), to be detected?
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Brenton O'Brienon March 1, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Hi Pavol, Yes, Edison V3 can be programed from Linux, however if there are problems try the following:
Create a new file called 49-edisonv3.rules in /etc/udev/rules.d/ (note, you will need sudo permission to create a file in that folder)
In the file add the text:SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="16d0", ATTRS{idProduct}=="1207", MODE:="0666"
Then restart Chrome and Edison V3 should be programmable via USB.Reply
Feron March 5, 2024 at 5:15 am
Under Ubuntu 22.04, Chrome detects the Edison V3 but it does not send anything. If I try to upgrade firmware or send the program, nothing happens. I added that rule, but it does the same.
What else can I do to connect? Is it a browser restriction or any other thing? Thanks!
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Brenton O'Brienon March 7, 2024 at 6:47 pm
Hi Fer,
I’m sorry, I don’t have an answer for you on this. We will need to investigate this further. If we can find a solution I will post it here.Reply
Brenton O'Brienon March 13, 2024 at 8:31 am
Hi Fer, We have an update.
The following text was originally posted above as formatted text. When copied and pasted into the file ’49-edisonv3.rules’ some of the formatting may have also been copied causing the file to fail. Here are the instructions again, but with unformatted text:Create a new file called 49-edisonv3.rules in /etc/udev/rules.d/ (note, you will need sudo permission to create a file in that folder)
In the file add the text:SUBSYSTEMS=="usb", ATTRS{idVendor}=="16d0", ATTRS{idProduct}=="1207", MODE:="0666"
Then restart Chrome and Edison V3 should be programmable via USB.Feron March 26, 2024 at 8:54 pm
It works fine now. Thanks a lot!
Thierry Munozon March 3, 2024 at 11:40 pm
Hi, I’m a french teacher and I presented the previous Edison here : https://lofurol.fr/joomla/electronique/231-robot-meetedison-v2.
I discover this new version so I’ve two questions :
– Can we use with GNU/Linux distro like Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint … without Chrome/Chromium and with Firefox ?
– Have you tested with Raspberry Pi ?
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Brenton O'Brienon March 7, 2024 at 7:03 pm
Hi Thierry, Good question. Unfortunately, no Firefox does not have the WebUSB feature. This is only available in Chrome and Chrome based browsers, such as Edge.
We have tested with a Raspberry Pi, but this was some time ago. It didn’t work, but we haven’t dug any deeper as yet. It might just require a modified udev rule. We will look at this and I will update here if we are successful.Reply
Brad Mauroon March 6, 2024 at 10:50 pm
I just got my first v3 this morning. I love my v2’s, so I can’t wait until I get to play…er, I meant to say, work.
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Jessica Nelsonon March 7, 2024 at 5:51 am
What is the best way to use teh V3 with an iPad since it is now USB-A for programming?
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Brenton O'Brienon March 7, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Hi Jessica, The EdScratch and EdBlocks web apps are able to detect that an iPad is being used and offer an alternative programming method of screen flash programming.
Basically, an area of the iPad screen sends the program’s code via a sequence of flashes to the Edison V3’s line tracking sensor.Reply
Gabrielon March 18, 2024 at 5:36 pm
I recently acquired the Edison v3 and have encountered issues when attempting to download block programming from my iPad Pro to the robot. Similar challenges arise when using my Mac laptop with a USB connection; pressing the “program” button yields no response. Efforts to update the firmware have been unsuccessful, as the status indicates ‘not connected’. As I am preparing to train a group of elementary students, this situation is becoming quite exasperating and I am in need of support.
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Brenton O'Brienon March 19, 2024 at 9:53 pm
Hi Gabriel, The best way to get support is via our contact form here: https://meetedison.com/edison-robot-support/contact-us/
For the issues with the Mac laptop please ensure that you are using the Chrome browser, as Firefox and Safari do not support WebUSB which is required for the USB programming. Chrome is freely available here: https://www.google.com/chrome/
For the issues with the iPad Pro here are some tips:
– Adjust the reliable/fast setting. There are four positions to try
– Adjust screen brightness between 80% to 90%
– Move away from direct and in-direct sunlight or bright lights
If this does not help please contact us here: https://meetedison.com/edison-robot-support/contact-us/Reply
Lineon March 18, 2024 at 7:14 pm
Hi.
I tried programmering Edison V3 on mobile devies and on my iPhone it says ‘Flash’, so I can transfer the code into the line tracking sensor.
But on my iPad it says ‘Program’ – it’s as if EdBlocks thinks I’m on a computer and not at tablet.
Do you know, what the problem might be?
Best regards,
LineReply
Brenton O'Brienon March 19, 2024 at 10:21 pm
Hi Line, Hmmm… Your iPad should be displaying the ‘flash’ option for programming. The app may not be detecting your iPad correctly.
For EdScratch we have just added a feature that allows you to switch between USB programming and screen flash programming. To change this setting goto Menu > Diagnostics > and click ‘Change programming method’. From there you can set to either USB or flash programming methods. Try setting this to Flash programming and try programming again.
Once fully tested at EdScratch, this feature will also be added to EdBlocks.Reply
Rob Scarron April 2, 2024 at 6:41 am
Hi. Is there somewhere I can find the differences in the programming languages between V2 and V3 robots. I have noticed, for example that in EdScratch on the V3 robot, I can put a variable in the distance to move, whereas on the V2 robot, I can only use a number. Are there any other differences; are there any differences in EdBlocks and EdPy, and can the V2 robot be updated with the code changes for the V3 robot?
I am just about to write a “teach the teachers” document for use with Edison robots in schools, so this stuff is important.
|Thanks.Reply
Brenton O'Brienon April 10, 2024 at 9:04 am
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your question. We have created a document for you that compares the differences between Edison V2 and Edison V3 for all three programming apps (EdBlocks, EdScratch and EdPy):Programming-apps-V2-vs-V3.pdf
I hope this helps. If you have any other questions please let up know.
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Feron April 12, 2024 at 8:50 pm
Hi!
I started doing the firsts tests and I noticed that when turning 90 degrees, the robot does not turn that angle, but less, maybe 75 or 80. If I program 100 degrees, it seems that it does, aproximately, the 90 degrees. I checked the updates and it has the last version 1.2.0.
Could you tell me if there is another way to spin more accuratelly the angle?Thank you.
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Brenton O'Brienon April 15, 2024 at 10:41 am
Hi Fer,
Thank you for your question!
Turning at an accurate angle can be a tricky business for any robot. This is because there is a range of real world forces acting upon the robot. The two big ones are friction and inertia.
Friction: The wheels work best with high friction with the driving surface (no skidding/slipping), but the skid works best with a low friction driving surface (free to slide). Generally, a smooth laminate desk top surface or paper works well. Carpet as a driving surface does not give good results as the skid can get snagged and the wheels can slip.
Inertia: When Edison changes inertia from being stationary to moving and then from moving to being stationary, it relies on the friction of the wheels with the driving surface. If the wheels can skid on the surface, then either the Edison will not start moving when the wheels move, or not stop when the wheels stop. This can be resolved by controlling the speed that Edison moves at. Turning will be less affected by inertia when driving at lower speeds.
With a good driving surface and at lower speeds, Edison V3 should be capable of turning 90 degrees with an accuracy better than +/-5 degrees. Also, be sure to perform a drive calibration to get the very best results: https://meetedison.com/edison-robot-support/drive-calibration/
These are all great ‘teachable moments’ for students and highlight why robots are autonomous. The physical world is a dynamic place with outside influences always acting on a robot. By using sensors a robot can ‘see’ the world around it and use it’s program/algorithm (i.e. avoid obstacles) to complete its task.Reply
Steveon May 23, 2024 at 4:26 pm
Hi, can you please create something that allows programs from edscratch, edblocks, edware, ect to be printed into bar code format, so I can easily access my favourite programs?
Can you also make it in a way that makes v2’s and maybe v1’s to also use this feature?
-SteveReply
Brenton O'Brienon May 25, 2024 at 5:54 pm
Hi Steve, Nice idea! Unfortunately there is only a single byte of information stored in a barcode. Most EdScratch blocks contain two or more bytes each, so a simple program would be 10 to 20 barcodes long (0.5 to 1 metre in length).
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