# General **URL:** https://xrp.discourse.group/c/general/4.md?page=1 [Latest](https://xrp.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://xrp.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://xrp.discourse.group/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Is there a way to use blockly offline?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/is-there-a-way-to-use-blockly-offline/732)
**Author:** [@Erik](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Erik)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 10:23am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/is-there-a-way-to-use-blockly-offline/732 "2025-05-08T10:23:15Z")
I am interested in usingXRP with blockly in a scenario where I have no internet. Is that possible? --- ## [Set program to run on boot](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/set-program-to-run-on-boot/671)
**Author:** [@jabberhams](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jabberhams)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/set-program-to-run-on-boot/671 "2025-05-07T13:42:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from Run program on boot: Is there a way to set the program to run on boot without clicking Run in XRPCode? --- ## [Difference between XRP and Pico2 W MicroPython firmware?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/difference-between-xrp-and-pico2-w-micropython-firmware/693)
**Author:** [@csunwc](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/csunwc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 7:31pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/difference-between-xrp-and-pico2-w-micropython-firmware/693 "2025-05-05T19:31:54Z")
What is the key difference between XRP and Pico2 W MicroPython firmware? Without looking into the Github repo of both, can some one tell me why XRP needs its own firmware rather than extra libs added to the existing Pic… --- ## [Unable to connect XRP to XRP Code](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/unable-to-connect-xrp-to-xrp-code/698)
**Author:** [@pinkf\_x](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/pinkf_x)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/unable-to-connect-xrp-to-xrp-code/698 "2025-04-27T02:38:04Z")
I am unable to connect my XRP to XRP Code. Originally, I could see my XRP in XRP Code, but it would not connect (It would say “Board in FS mode” or something of the sort). I did some researching, and tried updating it wi… --- ## [BT Joystick controller support?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bt-joystick-controller-support/679)
**Author:** [@csunwc](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/csunwc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 8:32am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bt-joystick-controller-support/679 "2025-04-13T08:32:02Z")
Is it possible to connect a generic Bluetooth Joystick controller (8Bitdo, etc) to XRP robot for teleop? I noticed there is Bluetooth support in the XRP device library but I could not find any example on the Internet sh… --- ## [Teleop other than Pestolink](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/teleop-other-than-pestolink/663)
**Author:** [@dwhite](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/dwhite)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/teleop-other-than-pestolink/663 "2025-04-09T19:40:40Z")
Having no luck with Pestolink I wonder if there is currently a sure fire way to operate an XRP robot using a computer or phone. Any suggestions? I work with middle schoolers so it can’t be too overly complex. Thanks! … --- ## [AI experiments or LLM's in XRP?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/ai-experiments-or-llms-in-xrp/639)
**Author:** [@SergeFactor](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SergeFactor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/ai-experiments-or-llms-in-xrp/639 "2025-03-12T01:59:27Z")
Anybody doing any AI experiments for the XRP? Anybody doing any work using LLM’s for the XRP? --- ## [XRP robot at MiniFRC 9.5 :O](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-robot-at-minifrc-9-5-o/209)
**Author:** [@jrw4561](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jrw4561)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 7:01pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-robot-at-minifrc-9-5-o/209 "2025-03-10T19:01:05Z")
XRP Robot at MiniFRC 9.5 YouTube video FRC 4561 hold’s an event a few times a year called MiniFRC, students build 3d printed robots play smaller versions of FRC games! It’s always fun and exciting, and a good way for st… --- ## [Solution to stop tires from slipping](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/solution-to-stop-tires-from-slipping/597)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2025, 10:59pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/solution-to-stop-tires-from-slipping/597 "2025-02-14T22:59:28Z")
Anyone have any solutions for the tires. I try to run these on the floor in the room and the halls and they just slip so often. Any suggestions --- ## [Bilingual robotics programming](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bilingual-robotics-programming/584)
**Author:** [@SergeFactor](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SergeFactor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bilingual-robotics-programming/584 "2025-01-04T03:49:53Z")
Any groups out there teaching robotics in spanish? --- ## [Bilingual robotics](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bilingual-robotics/581)
**Author:** [@SergeFactor](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SergeFactor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/bilingual-robotics/581 "2025-01-03T03:02:08Z")
Anybody working in teaching or using the XRP and Micropython in an bilingual context using both english and spanish? --- ## [Connected problem](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/connected-problem/575)
**Author:** [@YADAC\_Robotics\_Chall](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/YADAC_Robotics_Chall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 10:06pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/connected-problem/575 "2024-12-26T22:06:56Z")
Hello, I hope you are well.I have a problem with my xrp square.When I connect to manipulate on the phone it disconnects --- ## [Phew.logging missing?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/phew-logging-missing/563)
**Author:** [@pp-belen](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/pp-belen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/phew-logging-missing/563 "2024-12-10T14:07:02Z")
First off I want to thank the community for all their help in debugging the problems with the robot. One of my students is having issues with Pestolink and is throwing this error: import error no module named phew.logg… --- ## [Board is connecting but... error 110](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/board-is-connecting-but-error-110/530)
**Author:** [@fogark](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/fogark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2024, 1:00pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/board-is-connecting-but-error-110/530 "2024-11-08T13:00:06Z")
The board seems to be connecting but it does not blink green, when I hit run I get an error code 110 and nothing happens. --- ## [Are XRPs available to purchase in india](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/are-xrps-available-to-purchase-in-india/517)
**Author:** [@vkm19](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/vkm19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 8:43pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/are-xrps-available-to-purchase-in-india/517 "2024-10-28T20:43:28Z")
Are XRPs available for purchase in India? How do I order them? Thanks Vaishali l --- ## [Super Glitchy Robots](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/super-glitchy-robots/477)
**Author:** [@Bob](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Bob)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/super-glitchy-robots/477 "2024-09-22T22:55:36Z")
I have been having my students start using the XRP robots. Almost all my robots start moving as soon as plugged in. Almost all show a code error of some sort when I start lots of the robots seem to be very glitchy whe… --- ## [Webots Simultor](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/webots-simultor/471)
**Author:** [@emiller1](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/emiller1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 6:18pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/webots-simultor/471 "2024-09-03T18:18:09Z")
Hi, I saw the video on the XPR website, and it looks like they use the Webots simulator. Is that simulator available for us to use? Any code repos where we can download this simulator? I know there are the STL files, and… --- ## [DFX Files for Mountain mayhem](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/dfx-files-for-mountain-mayhem/450)
**Author:** [@jweiland1](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jweiland1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/dfx-files-for-mountain-mayhem/450 "2024-07-27T14:32:54Z")
Here are some DXF files for use with a laser cutter Google drive DFX files --- ## [Controlling Addressable LEDs with the XRP](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/controlling-addressable-leds-with-the-xrp/448)
**Author:** [@jajima](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jajima)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 4:15am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/controlling-addressable-leds-with-the-xrp/448 "2024-07-26T04:15:14Z")
You can control LED light strips and rings with the XRP. Here is a photo showing two Adafruit 16 pixel rings and a 60 LED strip from Amazon controlled by a single XRP. Different colors are a great way to show what is hap… --- ## [LED Light Strip](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/led-light-strip/426)
**Author:** [@jajima](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jajima)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 4:02pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/led-light-strip/426 "2024-07-12T16:02:06Z")
Looking to add an LED light strip using Servo 2 port. Trying to write code in MicroPython to light it up but can’t Google my way out of it. Anyone have starter code for LED strips on the XRP? --- ## [Troubleshooting Help: XRP not running disconnected from PC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-help-xrp-not-running-disconnected-from-pc/410)
**Author:** [@RoboticsLady](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/RoboticsLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 9:03pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/troubleshooting-help-xrp-not-running-disconnected-from-pc/410 "2024-07-01T21:03:35Z")
This is the start of the 3rd week of my robotics camp. Today, one of the XRPs no longer will run when disconnected from the laptop. The same process worked find last week (update Blockly code, press run, wait for confirm… --- ## [Looking for spare motors for the XRP](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/looking-for-spare-motors-for-the-xrp/94)
**Author:** [@K9.0Mentor](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/K9.0Mentor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 3:24am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/looking-for-spare-motors-for-the-xrp/94 "2024-06-07T03:24:03Z")
We’ve been looking for the BOM for the XRP, particularly the motors. The website we’ve found listed the “Hobby Motor with Encoder” - We found this one on the Sparkfun site. Is this the right motor? --- ## [Secrets to New Hampshire's success in implementation](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/secrets-to-new-hampshires-success-in-implementation/338)
**Author:** [@Carbonneau](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Carbonneau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/secrets-to-new-hampshires-success-in-implementation/338 "2024-05-11T19:38:59Z")
I am currently researching the implementation of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) program in New Hampshire, particularly in areas and schools with fewer teachers or no computer science (CS) teachers. I am interes… --- ## [Getting keyboard input error in module everytime I try to run code](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/getting-keyboard-input-error-in-module-everytime-i-try-to-run-code/317)
**Author:** [@wsgwitchu](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/wsgwitchu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 11:18pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/getting-keyboard-input-error-in-module-everytime-i-try-to-run-code/317 "2024-04-11T23:18:04Z")
Getting that error whenever I tell the robot to run code and use its drivetrain. My code does not have errors as it’s one of the example codes. I’m using MicroPython --- ## [How do I use the canvas class with my students?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-do-i-use-the-canvas-class-with-my-students/275)
**Author:** [@ebrown](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/ebrown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 1:02am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-do-i-use-the-canvas-class-with-my-students/275 "2024-03-09T01:02:33Z")
I started taking the canvas class at https://www.canvas.net/browse/wpi/courses/introduction-to-the-xrp, but I don’t see how to create a teacher account and have my students signup for the course in a way that I can see t… --- ## [Has anybody gotten XRP approved as a UC A-G approved course in California](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/has-anybody-gotten-xrp-approved-as-a-uc-a-g-approved-course-in-california/262)
**Author:** [@ebrown](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/ebrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/has-anybody-gotten-xrp-approved-as-a-uc-a-g-approved-course-in-california/262 "2024-02-23T22:39:19Z")
Hi, I’m curious if any teacher or school has submitted for UC A-G approval for XRP? I’m sure my principal and district office will eventually ask this question. Thanks! Best, Eric --- ## [Could you please recommend an affordable SparkFun Qwiic camera and GPS for the XRP robot?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/could-you-please-recommend-an-affordable-sparkfun-qwiic-camera-and-gps-for-the-xrp-robot/95)
**Author:** [@sfong21](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/sfong21)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/could-you-please-recommend-an-affordable-sparkfun-qwiic-camera-and-gps-for-the-xrp-robot/95 "2024-02-19T12:22:52Z")
I would like to offer a first person view when remote controlling the XRP robots to our students. Also, we would like to track our travelling paths and create customizable paths to desired locations using the GPS coordi… --- ## [Version using PCB as chassis](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/version-using-pcb-as-chassis/38)
**Author:** [@sam\_uk](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/sam_uk)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2024, 11:55am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/version-using-pcb-as-chassis/38 "2024-02-19T11:55:43Z")
I like to use the PCB as the chassis. Quick and dirty version using N20 motors and breaking out the GPIO to a Mikrobus socket --- ## [New Projects on the Experiential Robotics website](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/new-projects-on-the-experiential-robotics-website/255)
**Author:** [@jrw4561](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/jrw4561)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/new-projects-on-the-experiential-robotics-website/255 "2024-02-17T01:21:38Z")
I’m stoked to share that the Experiential Robotics website now hosts projects and tutorials! For example my Front Loader Robot, Dump Truck Robot and PestoLink Tutorial are all live on the site. Do you have a cool projec… --- ## [How to use Access point mode?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-access-point-mode/245)
**Author:** [@Debbie386](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Debbie386)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-to-use-access-point-mode/245 "2024-02-16T16:41:22Z")
I would like to use the web server function in access point mode. I’ve created a secrets.json file containing: { "wifi\_ssid": "YOUR\_WIFI\_SSID", "wifi\_password": "YOUR\_WIFI\_PASSWORD", "robot\_id": 1, "ap\_… [Previous page](https://xrp.discourse.group/c/general/4.md) [Next page](https://xrp.discourse.group/c/general/4.md?page=2)