AlphaBot, Basic robot building kit for Arduino - Waveshare 12257

Description

Chassis AlphaBot is a 2-wheel platform for building a mobile robot. The kit includes a platform, two micro DC motors with wheels and dedicated mounting.It has a line sensor, speed measurement module, proximity IR sensor, module Plus Uno, servo and an ultrasonic distance sensor. The platform is compatible with popular mini-controllers, for example Arduino or Raspberry Pi (you can connect them separately or they can also work together).

The platform is easy to install, to launch the robot simply install the motor, install the wheels and add any controller (e.g. Arduino Uno). On the platform there is a motor driver LM298P, voltage regulator LM2596 for a stable 5V voltage and the A/C TLC1543 converter, allowing the use of analog sensors with the Raspberry Pi. It also has a lot of connectors that facilitate the connection of additional modules.

 

The product is compatible with Arduino and Raspberry Pi

The manufacturer offers auser guide, along with an exemplary program for Arduino and Raspberry.

 

Uno Plus

Uno Plus is compatible with popular Arduino Uno module. This means that it can be programmed through the Arduino development environment IDE using available libraries. Pads, the so-called Arduino Shield also cooperate with the Waveshare module.

 

The board contains an ATmega328 microcontroller. It is equipped with 14 digital inputs/outputs, 6 of which can be used as PWM outputs (e.g. for motor control), and 6 as analog inputs. The system works with the ticking signal with the 16 MHz frequency. The module also has a USB connector, DC power socket, RESET button, and outputs for connecting the AVR programmer.

 

The contents of the platform AlphaBot

 

1. Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting to Raspberry
2. Arduino interface: for connecting to Arduino
3. Connector for motors
4. Connector for ultrasonic distance sensor
5. Connector for servo
6. Connector for the module avoiding obstacles
7. Connector for speed sensor
8. Battery container 18650 (batteries not included - sold separately)
9. Place to connect external power source
10. Arduino connectors: to connect the pads for Arduino
11. UART interface: for connecting the Bluetooth module
12. SPI interface: for connecting the module NFR24L01
13. Connector for line sensor
14. TLC1543 Converter: 10-bit, enables the use of analog modules with the Raspberry Pi
15. The bridge LM298P: for motor control up to 2 A
16. LED protecting from the backset
17. The power switch
18. LM2596: voltage regulator 5 V
19. LED power indicator
20. Switch UART: the interaction between Arduino and Raspberry
21. Receiver IR radiation: allows you to control the robot via the infrared port
22. Choice between Arduino / Raspberry: selects which device controls the peripherals of the robot

Set requires self-assembly, the manufacturer provides amanualin a .pdf file.

 

The set

The set includes:

 

L. p. Photo Description 1 Main board AlphaBot. 2 Waveshare Uno Plus. 3 Line sensor (line follower). 4 Slip sensor - 2. 5 Proximity IR sensor - 2 PCs. 6 Ultrasonic distance sensor. 7 Motor with reducer - 2 PCs. 8 Servo type micro. 9 Wheel - 2 PCs. 10 Acrylic chassis. 11 Brackets for engine mounts - 4 PCs. 12 Call support. 13 20-slot disk encoder. 14 IR remote control. 15 Connection cable 4-pin, 4 cm, raster 2.54 mm - 2 PCs. 16 Connecting cable 3-pin, 4 cm, raster 2.54 mm - 2 PCs. 17 The connecting cable 7-pin, 4 cm, 2.54 mm pitch 18 Cable USB-microUSB. 19 Screw and spacers.

 

The kit does not contain batteries 18650. They must be purchased separately.

 

 

Useful links

• The website of the manufacturer: Waveshare
• Wiki product
• Instructions for chassis mounting
• User manual
• Diagram of the module
• Example code for Arduino and Raspberry

• CE certificate
• RoHS Certificate