How to add wifi connection to i-robot Roomba (tested on Roomba-500).
Adaptation cost is less than $4:
- ESP8266: arduino/wifi module: $3
- DSN-MINI-360: PSU module: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-shipping-20pcs-lot-Mini-360-HM-Buck-Power-Module-2A-DC-DC-car-power-supply/1266255_1877349317.html $0.40
- 1n4001 $0.1
- 3 x 10k/0.125W resistors: $0.0
- 5 x dupont cable (10cm)
Required tools:
- Hot Glue Gun
- Dremel with cutting disk
- Lime
Important documentation:
- Roomba specification document: http://www.irobot.lv/uploaded_files/File/iRobot_Roomba_500_Open_Interface_Spec.pdf
Hardware integration inside i-robot Roomba:
- All modifications have been made with the main objective of maintaining the outer appearance of the robot as original as possible but facilitating interaction with the new hardware.
- Disposition of the hardware inside the vacuum cleaner.
- Detail of new usb port to connect with ESP8266.
- Detail of ESP8266 with usb cable connected and stick to push reset button on ESP8266 board.
- Cenital view with final ubication of ESP8266 and wires.
- Really has been modded?
