Developed by RoboDynamics, RooTooth is a Class 1 Bluetooth module that is designed specifically for the iRobot's Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner. RooTooth simply plugs into Roomba's expansion port and bluetooth-enables the vacuum cleaner and takes advantage of the Roomba Serial Control Interface (Roomba SCI). Any device with Bluetooth can connect to Roomba via RooTooth. An assortment of software applications are being developed that utilize the ubiquity of RooTooth. RoombaSCI Roomba Serial Control Interface or Roomba SCI exposes all the functionalities and sensor information from the iRobot Roomba vacuum cleaner. Using the Roomba SCI, a roboticist can command and control the Roomba by interfacing to the 7pin Mini Din UART port. Software applications * SCI Tester - A VB6 application that implements most Roomba SCI commands. Available license free in an installation package as well as source code from RoombaDevTools.com. *RoombaFX - A C# class by RoboDynamics that implements the entire Roomba SCI command set. Available on Source Forge for download and your contributions.
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