Question about Programming cubelets

[jonathan hough]

I am interested in purchasing cubelets, mainly for the programming potential. I understand that the programming functionality is not yet available, but have a few questions about it, for when it makes an appearance.

1) If I preorder cubelets now will they eventually be programmable? That means once the API is complete will it work on all cubelets or only once sold after the API is available?
2) What language is the programming in? C?
3)What is the connection method between cubelet and PC? firewire?

Thanks in advance.

[Eric Schweikardt]

Hi Jonathan:

1. If your main interest is reprogramming, I suggest waiting to order Cubelets. We just switched the microcontroller inside Cubelets, and while it’s our intention to make everything compatible (and backwards-compatible), we’re actively developing the reprogramming interface and nothing is certain.

2. Yes, the programming happens in C, but we’ve wrapped an API around it to allow you to access higher-level functions (like turning motors on or communicating with specific Cubelets) in addition to low-level register stuff.

3. Firewire! I remember Firewire. No — the connection from PC (or tablet or phone) to Cubelets happens with a Bluetooth Cubelet. We’re working on a new version of it now, it may or may not also have a USB port for tethered connections. https://archive.modrobotics.com/blog/?p=318

Hope this helps.

[jonathan hough]

Thanks for the information. Any idea or rough estimate when the programmable cubelets will be available?

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