Before you start:
Ohbot requires a computer that runs Microsoft Windows version 7, 8 or 10.
Identify which version of Ohbot you have by looking for the version number on the robot's shoulder:
Version number 2.1
Follow instructions for Ohbot v2.1 (below)
Version number 2.0
Follow instructions for Ohbot v2 (below)
Version numbers 1.0, 1.1 or 1.3
Follow instructions for Ohbot v1 (scroll down this page)
If you are upgrading from Ohbot 1 to Ohbot 2 click here
If you have an older version of Ohbot software installed and want to install the latest version please uninstall it before installing the latest version.
Ohbot v2.1
If you are using Windows 10 Anniversary Edition or later a link will appear below. Click on this to install Ohbot software straight from the Windows Store.
Ohbot requires a computer that runs Microsoft Windows version 7, 8 or 10.
Identify which version of Ohbot you have by looking for the version number on the robot's shoulder:
Version number 2.1
Follow instructions for Ohbot v2.1 (below)
Version number 2.0
Follow instructions for Ohbot v2 (below)
Version numbers 1.0, 1.1 or 1.3
Follow instructions for Ohbot v1 (scroll down this page)
If you are upgrading from Ohbot 1 to Ohbot 2 click here
If you have an older version of Ohbot software installed and want to install the latest version please uninstall it before installing the latest version.
Ohbot v2.1
If you are using Windows 10 Anniversary Edition or later a link will appear below. Click on this to install Ohbot software straight from the Windows Store.
For Windows 7, 8 and earlier versions of Windows 10, Ohbot v2.1 software is supplied as a single downloadable file. Click here to download it.
Once the file is downloaded to your browser you can click on it to run it then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
If you are prompted to install Microsoft .net Framework 4.5 you can download it from here.
If you are running Windows 10 the driver for the OhBrain board is built-in so you're all ready to plug in your Ohbot and start the Ohbot software.
If you are running Windows 7 or 8 you will need to install the drivers for the OhBrain as follows:
Once the driver has installed you're ready to start the Ohbot software.
Ohbot v2
There are two applications needed to get Ohbot v2 working:
1. Arduino controller board driver (this only needs to be installed once)
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
b) Download
c) In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder that the file downloaded to. Right click on the file CH341SER.ZIP and select Extract All...
d) In the folder that the file extracted to double click on SETUP.EXE to run it. Follow the instructions to install the driver.
2. Ohbot Software (the graphical programming language)
Ensure that Microsoft .net Framework 4 is installed on your machine. The easiest way to find out is to install the Ohbot software. If you don't have .net Framework you will be prompted to install it. It can be downloaded here.)
If you already have Ohbot1 installed on the computer please read the Ohbot Compatibility document before installing.
If you have an older version of Ohbot software installed please uninstall it by selecting Programs in Windows Control Panel before you install the newer version.
If you are installing Ohbot across a number of computers on a network it may help to to read the Managed Installation document.
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
For Windows 7, 8 and earlier versions of Windows 10, Ohbot v2.1 software is supplied as a single downloadable file. Click here to download it.
Once the file is downloaded to your browser you can click on it to run it then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
If you are prompted to install Microsoft .net Framework 4.5 you can download it from here.
If you are running Windows 10 the driver for the OhBrain board is built-in so you're all ready to plug in your Ohbot and start the Ohbot software.
If you are running Windows 7 or 8 you will need to install the drivers for the OhBrain as follows:
- Shut down the Ohbot software if it's running.
- Plug in your Ohbot.
- Open Control Panel and type Device Manager into the Search box at the top right of the screen.
- Open Device Manager and look for an entry in Other devices called Arduino Micro
- Right click on this and choose Update Driver Software ...
- Select Browse my computer for driver software
- Click on the Browse button and navigate to c:\Program Files (x86)\Ohbot then click on Drivers and click the OK button
- Click the Next button
Once the driver has installed you're ready to start the Ohbot software.
Ohbot v2
There are two applications needed to get Ohbot v2 working:
1. Arduino controller board driver (this only needs to be installed once)
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
b) Download
c) In Windows Explorer navigate to the folder that the file downloaded to. Right click on the file CH341SER.ZIP and select Extract All...
d) In the folder that the file extracted to double click on SETUP.EXE to run it. Follow the instructions to install the driver.
2. Ohbot Software (the graphical programming language)
Ensure that Microsoft .net Framework 4 is installed on your machine. The easiest way to find out is to install the Ohbot software. If you don't have .net Framework you will be prompted to install it. It can be downloaded here.)
If you already have Ohbot1 installed on the computer please read the Ohbot Compatibility document before installing.
If you have an older version of Ohbot software installed please uninstall it by selecting Programs in Windows Control Panel before you install the newer version.
If you are installing Ohbot across a number of computers on a network it may help to to read the Managed Installation document.
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
b) Click Download
c) Open the file once it's downloaded. In Chrome this appears in the bottom left of the browser window but it will be somewhere else if you are using a different browser.
d) Double click on Setup.exe in the window that opens.
Follow the setup instructions.
Follow the setup instructions.
Ohbot v1
There are two applications needed to get Ohbot1 working:
1. Pololu Maestro Software (this is needed for the servo board but once installed only needs to be run once on first set up)
a) Click on this link
b) Download
c) Run setup
d) Connect Ohbot and power up (taking care to get the power polarity the right way around -see the making instructions for help with this)
e) Start up the Pololu Maestro Control Centre software
There are two applications needed to get Ohbot1 working:
1. Pololu Maestro Software (this is needed for the servo board but once installed only needs to be run once on first set up)
a) Click on this link
b) Download
c) Run setup
d) Connect Ohbot and power up (taking care to get the power polarity the right way around -see the making instructions for help with this)
e) Start up the Pololu Maestro Control Centre software
If not, click on the drop down for the Connected to: box and select the device that has a number starting with #.
f) On the 'Serial Settings' tab ensure that 'UART, fixed baud rate: 9600' is selected, as shown below:
f) On the 'Serial Settings' tab ensure that 'UART, fixed baud rate: 9600' is selected, as shown below:
g) Click on Apply Settings.
h) Close the Pololu software, you will not need to run it again to use Ohbot.
h) Close the Pololu software, you will not need to run it again to use Ohbot.
2. Ohbot Software (the graphical programming language)
Ensure that Microsoft .net Framework 4 is installed on your machine. The easiest way to find out is to install the Ohbot software. If you don't have .net Framework you will be prompted to install it. It can be downloaded here.)
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
Ensure that Microsoft .net Framework 4 is installed on your machine. The easiest way to find out is to install the Ohbot software. If you don't have .net Framework you will be prompted to install it. It can be downloaded here.)
a) Click on this link and follow the instructions below:
b) Click on Ohbotv10020.zip file
c) Click Download
d) Open the file once it's downloaded. In Chrome this appears in the bottom left of the browser window but it will be somewhere else if you are using a different browser.
e) Double click on Setup.exe in the window that opens.
Follow the setup instructions.
You can also use Ohbot2 software with Ohbot1 by installing Maestro section and then installing Ohbot software using instructions in the Ohbot2 section above but please read the document in the section below if you do this.
Follow the setup instructions.
You can also use Ohbot2 software with Ohbot1 by installing Maestro section and then installing Ohbot software using instructions in the Ohbot2 section above but please read the document in the section below if you do this.
If you're upgrading from Ohbot1 to Ohbot2 or using Latest software with Ohbot1 there's additional information on the Ohbot Compatibility page.
