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Computer Turtle interaction (Question)

Started by nohusuro, 14 July 2012 - 03:58 PM
nohusuro #1
Posted 14 July 2012 - 05:58 PM
I have an idea that a turtle can be given a bunch of computers and wireless modems and be programmed to go out creating a GPS network.

It's easy enough to get the turtle to place the computer, put the modem on it and turn the computer on, the problem that I am facing is that I cannot find a way for the turtle to call methods on the computer.
I understand that I could get the turtle to place a disk drive so that when the computer is turned on it gets the startup file, but again, I don't think there is a way to put a floppy disk inside.

So my question is… is there any way for a turtle to call methods on a computer, or visa-versa? Or is there any way to get the peripheral API's for the turtle / computer extended so that this is possible?

Looking forward to your ideas / responses.
Thanks.
Tiin57 #2
Posted 15 July 2012 - 06:05 PM
You could edit the global startup file to check if there is a turtle next to the computer, and if so, run your network program, but this is not the greatest solution. Just the best I could think of. It might work, though.