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==Robo Controller Board==
 
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*The Robo Board: This is the heart of the robot. The board has following ICs
 
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**'''DTMF Decoder''': A MT8870 or compatible IC is used to convert DTMF mobile tones to digits, which helps in making Mobile controlled Robot
 
**'''DTMF Decoder''': A MT8870 or compatible IC is used to convert DTMF mobile tones to digits, which helps in making Mobile controlled Robot
 
**'''Microcontroller''': The board feature a Atmega8 (Atmega328 can also be used) controller. Figure below shows the way in which various units are connected to the microcontroller.
 
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==Sensor Sheild==
  
 
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=Downloads=

Revision as of 13:58, 26 August 2014


Hack it like a arduino or build on it like an AVR. Integrated DTMF and Motor driver, will help you build you're next superbot with ease!

DSC08839.JPG Explore Robo Parts.JPG

Features


  • Robotics board based on Atmega8 MCU.
  • Sensor shield to make line follower, light follower and obstacle avoidance robot.
  • Inbuilt DTMF decoder (MT8870) to make a Mobile controlled Robot
  • USB to UART convertor (CP2102) for communicating with computer, make a computer controlled Robot.
  • MCU with bootloader, no external programmer required.
  • Compatible with Arduino Software.

Package Contains


  • Electronics
    • Robotics Board Based on Atmega8, with L293D driver and MT8870 DTMF Decoder
    • Sensor Sheild for line, light and obstacle detecting robots
  • Mechanical
    • Chasis(Red and White Basis)
    • BO Motor Clamps
    • DC BO Motors 150 RPM
    • Wheels x2
    • Castor Wheel
    • Screws
    • Battery Holder x2
  • Other
    • USB Cable
    • 5 Pin Sensor cable


Mechanical

Assembling the Robot

Mounting the BO Motor with Clamps

Attaching BO Clamps to BO Motor

Attaching Wheels to chasis

RF Robo Attaching wheels 2.JPG

Assembling the Base

RF Robo Assembly 6.JPG

Electronics

Robo Controller Board


  • The Robo Board: This is the heart of the robot. The board has following ICs
    • Motor Driver: A L293D Motor driver on board is used to control the two driving motors of the Robot
    • DTMF Decoder: A MT8870 or compatible IC is used to convert DTMF mobile tones to digits, which helps in making Mobile controlled Robot
    • Microcontroller: The board feature a Atmega8 (Atmega328 can also be used) controller. Figure below shows the way in which various units are connected to the microcontroller.
Pinout

Sensor Sheild

Downloads

Code

Robo_Board Schematic

Sensor Sheild Schematic