[![Cylon.js](http://i.imgur.com/U3paNhR.png)](http://cylonjs.com) Cylon.js is a JavaScript framework for robotics, physical computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides a simple, but powerful way to create solutions that incorporate multiple, different hardware devices concurrently. Want to use Ruby on robots? Check out our sister project, [Artoo][]. Want to use Golang to power your robots? Check out our sister project, [Gobot][]. [Artoo]: http://artoo.io [Gobot]: http://gobot.io ## Build Status: [![Build Status](https://secure.travis-ci.org/hybridgroup/cylon.png?branch=master)](http://travis-ci.org/hybridgroup/cylon) [![Code Climate](https://codeclimate.com/github/hybridgroup/cylon.png)](https://codeclimate.com/github/hybridgroup/cylon) [![Code Climate](https://codeclimate.com/github/hybridgroup/cylon/coverage.png)](https://codeclimate.com/github/hybridgroup/cylon) ## Getting Started ### Installation All you need to get started on a new robot is the `cylon` module: npm install cylon With the core module installed, now install the modules for whatever hardware support you need. For the Arduino + LED blink example, we'll need the `firmata`, `gpio`, and `i2c` modules: npm install cylon-firmata cylon-gpio cylon-i2c ## Examples ### Arduino + LED The below example connects to an Arduino over a serial connection, and blinks an LED once per second. The example requires that the Arduino have the Firmata sketch installed; which can be obtained either through the Ardunio IDE or the `gort arduino upload firmata` command available in [gort](http://gort.io). ```javascript var Cylon = require('cylon'); // define the robot var robot = Cylon.robot({ // change the port to the correct one for your Arduino connections: { arduino: { adaptor: 'firmata', port: '/dev/ttyACM0' } }, devices: { led: { driver: 'led', pin: 13 } }, work: function(my) { every((1).second(), my.led.toggle); } }); // connect to the Arduino and start working robot.start(); ``` ### Parrot ARDrone 2.0 ```javascript var Cylon = require('cylon'); Cylon.robot({ connections: { ardrone: { adaptor: 'ardrone', port: '192.168.1.1' } }, devices: { drone: { driver: 'ardrone' } }, work: function(my) { my.drone.takeoff(); after((10).seconds(), my.drone.land); after((15).seconds(), my.drone.stop); } }).start(); ``` ### Cat Toy (Leap Motion + Digispark + Servos) ```javascript var Cylon = require('cylon'); Cylon.robot({ connections: { digispark: { adaptor: 'digispark' }, leapmotion: { adaptor: 'leapmotion' } }, devices: { servo1: { driver: 'servo', pin: 0, connection: 'digispark' }, servo2: { driver: 'servo', pin: 1, connection: 'digispark' }, leapmotion: { driver: 'leapmotion', connection: 'leapmotion' } }, work: function(my) { my.x = 90; my.z = 90; my.leapmotion.on('hand', function(hand) { my.x = hand.palmX.fromScale(-300, 300).toScale(30, 150); my.z = hand.palmZ.fromScale(-300, 300).toScale(30, 150); }); every(100, function() { my.servo1.angle(my.x); my.servo2.angle(my.z); console.log(my.servo1.currentAngle() + ", " + my.servo2.currentAngle()); }); } }).start(); ``` ### Multiple Spheros + HTTP API Plugin To use the HTTP API plugin, first install it's NPM module: $ npm install cylon-api-http Then it can be used in scripts: ```javascript var Cylon = require('cylon'); // tell the HTTP API plugin to listen for requests at https://localhost:4000 Cylon.api("http", { port: 4000 }); var bots = [ { port: '/dev/rfcomm0', name: 'Thelma' }, { port: '/dev/rfcomm1', name: 'Louise' } ]; bots.forEach(function(bot) { Cylon.robot({ name: bot.name, connections: { sphero: { adaptor: "sphero", port: bot.port } }, devices: { sphero: { driver: "sphero" } }, work: function(my) { every((1).second(), function() { console.log(my.name); my.sphero.setRandomColor(); my.sphero.roll(60, Math.floor(Math.random() * 360)); }); } }); }); // start up all robots at once Cylon.start(); ``` ## Fluent Syntax For those more familiar with jQuery, D3, or other fluent-style JavaScript libraries, Cylon.JS also supports a chainable syntax: ```javascript var Cylon = require('cylon'); Cylon .robot() .connection('arduino', { adaptor: 'firmata', port: '/dev/ttyACM0' }) .device('led', { driver: 'led', pin: 13 }) .on('ready', function(bot) { setInterval(function() { bot.led.toggle(); }, 1000); }); Cylon.start(); ``` ## Hardware Support Cylon.js has an extensible syntax for connecting to multiple, different hardware devices. The following 36 platforms are currently supported: Platform | Support -------- | ------- [ARDrone](http://ardrone2.parrot.com/) | [cylon-ardrone](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-ardrone) [Arduino](http://www.arduino.cc/) | [cylon-firmata](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-firmata) [Arduino YUN](http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardYun?from=Products.ArduinoYUN) | [cylon-firmata](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-firmata) [AT&T M2X](https://m2x.att.com) | [cylon-m2x](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-m2x) [Audio]() | [cylon-audio](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-audio) [Beaglebone Black](http://beagleboard.org/Products/BeagleBone+Black/) | [cylon-beaglebone](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-beaglebone) [Bebop](http://www.parrot.com/products/bebop-drone/) | [cylon-bebop](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-bebop) [Bluetooth LE](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth_low_energy) | [cylon-ble](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-ble) [Crazyflie](http://www.bitcraze.se/) | [cylon-crazyflie](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-crazyflie) [Digispark](http://digistump.com/products/1) | [cylon-digispark](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-digispark) [Electric Imp](https://electricimp.com/product/) | [cylon-imp](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-imp) [Intel Edison](http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/edison.html) | [cylon-intel-iot](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-intel-iot) [Intel Galileo](http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/do-it-yourself/galileo-maker-quark-board.html) | [cylon-intel-iot](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-intel-iot) [Intel IoT Analytics](https://software.intel.com/en-us/intel-iot-developer-kit-cloud-based-analytics-user-guide) | [cylon-intel-iot-analytics](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-intel-iot-analytics) [Joystick](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joystick) | [cylon-joystick](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-joystick) [Keyboard](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_keyboard) | [cylon-keyboard](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-keyboard) [Leap Motion](https://www.leapmotion.com/) | [cylon-leapmotion](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-leapmotion) [MiP](http://www.wowwee.com/mip/) | [cylon-mip](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-mip) [MQTT](http://mqtt.org/) | [cylon-mqtt](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-mqtt) [Nest](http://nest.com/) | [cylon-nest](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-nest) [Neurosky](http://store.neurosky.com/products/mindwave-mobile) | [cylon-neurosky](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-neurosky) [Ollie](http://gosphero.com/ollie) | [cylon-ollie](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-ollie) [OpenCV](http://opencv.org/) | [cylon-opencv](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-opencv) [Phillips Hue](http://www2.meethue.com/) | [cylon-hue](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-hue) [Pebble](http://www.getpebble.com/) | [cylon-pebble](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-pebble) [Pinoccio](https://pinocc.io) | [cylon-pinoccio](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-pinoccio) [PowerUp 3.0](http://www.poweruptoys.com/products/powerup-v3) | [cylon-powerup](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-powerup) [Rapiro](http://www.rapiro.com/) | [cylon-rapiro](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-rapiro) [Raspberry Pi](http://www.raspberrypi.org/) | [cylon-raspi](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-raspi) [Salesforce](http://www.force.com/) | [cylon-force](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-force) [Skynet](http://skynet.im/) | [cylon-skynet](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-skynet) [Spark](http://www.spark.io/) | [cylon-spark](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-spark) [Speech]() | [cylon-speech](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-speech) [Sphero](http://www.gosphero.com/) | [cylon-sphero](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-sphero) [Tessel](https://tessel.io/) | [cylon-tessel](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-tessel) [WICED Sense](http://www.broadcom.com/products/wiced/sense/) | [cylon-wiced-sense](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-wiced-sense) Our implementation of GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) allows for a shared set of drivers supporting a number of devices: - [GPIO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Purpose_Input/Output) <=> [Drivers](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-gpio) - Analog Sensor - Button - Continuous Servo - Direct Pin - IR Rangefinder - LED - MakeyButton - Maxbotix Ultrasonic Range Finder - Motor - Relay - RGB LED - Servo Additionally, we also support a number of I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) devices through a shared `cylon-i2c` module: - [I2C](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%C2%B2C) <=> [Drivers](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-i2c) - BlinkM - BMP180 - HMC6352 Digital Compass - LCD Display - LIDAR-Lite - LSM9DS0G 9 Degrees of Freedom IMU - LSM9DS0XM 9 Degrees of Freedom IMU - MPL115A2 Barometer/Thermometer - MPU6050 Triple Axis Accelerometer and Gyro - PCA9685 16-Channel 12-bit PWM/Servo Driver In addition to our supported platforms, we have the following user contributed platforms: Platform | Support -------- | ------- [Parrot Rolling Spider](http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/rolling-spider/) | [cylon-rolling-spider](https://github.com/ChrisTheBaron/cylon-rolling-spider) [PCDuino](http://www.pcduino.com/) | [cylon-pcduino](https://github.com/alexwang2013/cylon-pcduino) [iBeacon](https://developer.apple.com/ibeacon/) | [cylon-beacon](https://github.com/juliancheal/cylon-beacon) [WeMo](http://www.belkin.com/us/Products/home-automation/c/wemo-home-automation/) | [cylon-wemo](https://github.com/ChrisTheBaron/cylon-wemo) We'll also have many more platforms and drivers coming soon, [follow us on Twitter][Twitter] for updates. [Twitter]: https://twitter.com/cylonjs ## Browser & Mobile Support Cylon.js can be run directly in-browser, using the `browserify` NPM module. You can also run it from withing a Chrome connected app, or a PhoneGap mobile app. For more info on browser support, and for help with different configurations, you can find more info [in our docs](/documentation/guides/browser-support). ## API Plugins Cylon.js has support for different API plugins that can be used to interact with your robots remotely. At this time we have support for [http/https](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-api-http), [mqtt](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-api-mqtt), and [socket.io](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-api-socketio) with more coming in the near future. To use an API plugin, install it alongside Cylon: $ npm install cylon-api-http cylon-api-socketio Then, all you need to do is call `Cylon#api` in your robot's script: ```javascript var Cylon = require("cylon"); // For http Cylon.api('http'); // Or for Socket.io Cylon.api('socketio'); ``` Then visit `https://localhost:3000/` and you are ready to control your robots from a web browser! You can check out more information on the Cylon API in the docs [here](http://cylonjs.com/documentation/guides/api). ## CLI Cylon uses the Gort [http://gort.io](http://gort.io) Command Line Interface (CLI) so you can access important features right from the command line. We call it "RobotOps", aka "DevOps For Robotics". You can scan, connect, update device firmware, and more! Cylon also has its own CLI to generate new robots, adaptors, and drivers. You can check it out at [https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-cli](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-cli). ## Documentation We're busy adding documentation to our website, check it out at [cylonjs.com/documentation][docs]. If you want to help with documentation, you can find the code for our website at on the [https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-site](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-site). [docs]: http://cylonjs.com/documentation [docs site]: https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon-site ## Contributing For our contribution guidelines, please go to [https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md ](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md ). ## Release History For the release history, please go to [https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon/blob/master/RELEASES.md ](https://github.com/hybridgroup/cylon/blob/master/RELEASES.md ). ## License Copyright (c) 2013-2015 The Hybrid Group. Licensed under the Apache 2.0 license.