Sony AIBO OPEN-R Tutorial

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

5.1. Cygwin Environment
5.1.1. Every time I start Cygwin my computer hangs.
5.2. Compiling programs for the AIBO
5.2.1. I typed make, but the .BIN files are not generated.
5.3. Running programs on the AIBO
5.3.1. When I turn on the AIBO, it plays the melody from the Phantom of the Opera then turns itself off.
5.3.2. When I turn on the AIBO, it plays a sequence of tones getting lower and lower in pitch then turns itself off.

5.1. Cygwin Environment

5.1.1.

Every time I start Cygwin my computer hangs.

Make sure that you don't install Cygwin into your Linux home directory. This appears to cause instability issues (but the cause is not yet known). Instead install into your Windows home directory (H:\).

5.2. Compiling programs for the AIBO

5.2.1.

I typed make, but the .BIN files are not generated.

Verify that OPEN-R is installed correctly.

5.3. Running programs on the AIBO

5.3.1.

When I turn on the AIBO, it plays the melody from the Phantom of the Opera then turns itself off.

The batteries are low. Replace the battery with a fully charged battery.

5.3.2.

When I turn on the AIBO, it plays a sequence of tones getting lower and lower in pitch then turns itself off.

The Memory Stick does not have the correct structure. Verify your OBJECT.CFG file is in the correct place, and the .BIN files referenced all exist and are valid.