using diagnostic mode

Billdaman · Guest

Is there a danger of cycling the roomba through the diagnostics mode(s) e.g. causing damage to the roomba as a result of using the diagnostic mode.

I have heard that it is possible to lock up the processor. Is there any truth to this?

Rick · Guest

I would doubt it. When in diagnostics mode, it is possible that your Roomba might sustain damage when the sensors are disabled it can roll right off a table or a flight of stairs.

Other than that, I wouldn't worry about it.

Rick

kroyster · Guest Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 6 Location: Charlotte, NC

...and how / why do you access this diagnostic mode? Just curious. Is there a link for more info? Thanks!

Foxtrot · Guest

I have a Discovery.
What do I do to get into a diagnostic mode, how are the messages displayed, what are they?
Thanks

The Fox

romax · Guest Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 2

:wink: The procedure for entering diagnostic mode needs to be done outdoors. The first thing to do is to set Roomba on your driveway so it can run up and down the same path as your 4x4 truck. Next start your truck--place in R and drive directly over your Roomba. The diagnosis is nearly always the same result-------it's screwed, as are those of us who bought one. Live and learn!!

Billdaman · Guest

To use the diagnosticmode you de4press both clean and spot buttons and atthe same time depress the power button. Then you press the clean button once to cycle each mode. The exact translation key to rthe diagonsticmode is available on the net somewhere

Guest · Guest

...and that "somewhere" is:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/roomba-users/files/

saavedraperez · Guest Joined: 31 May 2008 Posts: 2 Location: Colombia

I bought a roomba 535 on may 13 and I can use it only one time, becuase the right wheel doesn´t work. I call Irobot for the warranty, and the told me that because i live in Colombia the warranty void.

for that reason i need to know what is the problem.

I like to know if somebody know how is diagn :( osis process in roomba 535.

Thank You.

Juan

Old Programmer · Guest Joined: 07 Feb 2008 Posts: 23

Yahoo says that group does not exist.

John

fancyfreewv · Posted: May 31, 2008, 10:37 am Post subject:

There are actually three Yahoo groups for Roomba users. Look here:

http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=roomba

Not exactly popular but they do exist.

vic7767 · Guest Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3410 Location: Louisiana

Billdaman wrote: Is there a danger of cycling the roomba through the diagnostics mode(s) e.g. causing damage to the roomba as a result of using the diagnostic mode.

I have heard that it is possible to lock up the processor. Is there any truth to this?

Although you won't lock up the MCU it is VERY possible to cause damage to yourself or the robot because all the fail safe sensors are disabled during the factory diagnostic tests. A lot of common sense must be utilized when performing the tests. It is best to read through the test procedures several times before attempting to utilize them in diagnosing you Roomba.

vic7767 · Guest Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3410 Location: Louisiana

kroyster wrote: ...and how / why do you access this diagnostic mode? Just curious. Is there a link for more info? Thanks!

Again, extreme cautions must be exercised due to the shutting down of all the fail safe sensors but here is a link to Gordons procedures:

http://mysite.verizon.net/gsplews/Diagnositic-Tests_Proc.v.0.5.htm

vic7767 · Guest Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3410 Location: Louisiana

romax wrote: :wink: The procedure for entering diagnostic mode needs to be done outdoors. The first thing to do is to set Roomba on your driveway so it can run up and down the same path as your 4x4 truck. Next start your truck--place in R and drive directly over your Roomba. The diagnosis is nearly always the same result-------it's screwed, as are those of us who bought one. Live and learn!!

Actually if you follow the proper fail safe testing you will be able to repair your Roomba after determining what is failing by performing these procedures: http://mysite.verizon.net/gsplews/Diagnositic-Tests_Proc.v.0.5.htm

vic7767 · Guest Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3410 Location: Louisiana

Billdaman wrote: To use the diagnosticmode you de4press both clean and spot buttons and atthe same time depress the power button. Then you press the clean button once to cycle each mode. The exact translation key to rthe diagonsticmode is available on the net somewhere

Actually it's available right here on RoombaReview from Gordon here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/gsplews/Diagnositic-Tests_Proc.v.0.5.htm

vic7767 · Guest Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 3410 Location: Louisiana

saavedraperez wrote: I bought a roomba 535 on may 13 and I can use it only one time, becuase the right wheel doesn´t work. I call Irobot for the warranty, and the told me that because i live in Colombia the warranty void.

for that reason i need to know what is the problem.

I like to know if somebody know how is diagn :( osis process in roomba 535.

Thank You.

Juan

There is a way to place the 5XX model into diagnostic mode that requires one to connect a communications package to the SCI port and send special commands to the Open Interface, send me a PM is you want to attempt this procedure.

Gordon · Posted: May 31, 2008, 11:07 am Post subject: Re: using diagnostic mode

Old Programmer wrote: Yahoo says that group does not exist. John Quite true, John!

I will quote the final communique (3/29/2007 12:19 PM) from iRbt to the group: iRobot wrote: In an effort to facilitate vibrant discussions within our growing
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