AlphaBot, Basic robot building kit for Arduino
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PRODUCT DETAILS
This kit comes with controller board UNO PLUS, AlphaBot robotic platform (line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, IR control), and ultrasonic sensor.
While utilizing UNO PLUS as controller board, this kit is based on the Arduino software/hardware open source platform. Combined with the modular design, it's an ideal platform to get started with Arduino robot.
UNO PLUS Features
UNO PLUS is a development board compatible with the Arduino UNO R3, an improved & enhanced alternative solution for Arduino UNO R3.
UNO PLUS Vs UNO R3:
UNO PLUS | UNO R3 | Remarks | |
---|---|---|---|
Operating voltage | 5V/3.3V | 5V | Dual voltage level to support more shields |
Reset | Lateral | Vertical | Lateral button is easier to use when connecting with shield |
Bootloader switch | Yes | None | The board can be configured to run program immediately when power-up by the switch |
USB connector | Micro USB | USB Type B | Micro connector is more commonly used, and shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting |
DC jack | Low profile | Normal height | Shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting |
Power output header | Yes | None | Providing 5V/3.3V power output OR common-grounding with other boards |
3.3V power output | 800mA Max | 150mA Max | UNO PLUS features higher driving capability |
Oscillator | Crystal oscillator | Ceramic resonator | Crystal oscillator is suit for applications where accurate clock reference is required |
ADC channel | 8 | 6 | CFG used as ADC6 by configuration, and ADC7 from the Reserved PIN |
Connecting with prototype breadboard | Supported | Not supported | Solder pads is provided for DIY interfaces to connecting with prototype breadboard |
USB driver | Compatible with all main systems | Doesn't compatible with WIN7/WIN8 Express Edition | Driver will never failed to install thanks to the onboard FT232 |
Firmware fixing | Supported | Not supported | Firmware can be fixed by using the onboard FT232, no extra programmer is needed |
AlphaBot Features
Raspberry Pi/Arduino interfaces, works with either one separately, or both
Arduino extend header, supports Arduino shields
Modular design, plug-and-play modules like line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, etc. eliminating the trouble of connecting mess wires.
LM298P motor driver with diode protection circuit, more safety
LM2596 voltage regular, provides stable 5V power to the Raspberry Pi/Arduino
TLC1543 AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
ATMEGA328P-AU
AMS1117-3.3 : 3.3V voltage regulator
NCP1117ST50T3G : 5V voltage regulator
FT232RL : USB to UART convertor
Arduino interface
compatible with standard Arduino interface with two additional analog inputs A6 (config the CFG), A7
solder pads provided, supports prototype breadboard
ICSP interface
MICRO USB connector : for uploading program OR serial port debugging
Power output header : 3.3V OR 5V, voltage level configured by the onboard power configuration switch, used as power output OR common-grounding with other boards
FT232 pins : for burning Bootloader into the microcontroller
DC input : 7V ~ 12V
Reset button
Power indicator
Serial port Rx/Tx indicator
User LED
Power configuration switch : for configuring the operating voltage
Bootloader selection switch
turn ON : the board will reset when power-up OR other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC
turn OFF : the onboard program runs immediately when power-up, and the board will not reset when other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC
1. Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi
2. Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino
3. Motor interface
4. Ultrasonic module interface
5. Servo module interface
6. Obstacle avoidance module interface
7. Speed measuring interface
8. Battery holder: supports 18650 batteries
9. Reserved power input (not soldered): for connecting other external power supply
10. Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields
11. UART interface: for connecting Bluetooth module, to control the robot remotely via Bluetooth
12. SPI interface: for connecting NRF24L01 wireless module
13. Line tracking module interface
14. TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
15. LM298P: dual H bridge motor driver chip, up to 2A current
16. Anti-reverse diode
17. Power switch
18. LM2596: 5V regulator
19. Power indicator
20. UART switch: turn on to enable serial communication between Raspberry Pi and Arduino
21. IR receiver: control the robot remotely via infrared
22. Raspberry Pi/Arduino selection: select the Raspberry Pi or Arduino to control the robot peripherals
Infrared line tracking robot | Infrared obstacle avoidance robot | Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot |
Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot | Video monitoring robot |
Note: photos are FOR REFERENCE ONLY, the other boards/modules/accessories are NOT included in the price.
Package Contents | Products | |||||
Item | Description | AlphaBot | AlphaBot-Ar-Basic | AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth | AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack | AlphaBot-Pi |
RPi3 B | Raspberry Pi 3 Model B | √ | ||||
UNO PLUS | enhanced control board, Arduino compliant | √ | √ | |||
AlphaBot chassis kit | mainboard, wheels, drivers, etc. | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Tracker Sensor | line tracking module | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Photo Interrupter Sensor | speed measuring module (2pcs) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Infrared Proximity Sensor | obstacle avoidance module (2pcs) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
IR remote controller | remotely control the robot | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
SG90 | servo | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
Ultrasonic sensor | ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, distance measuring | √ | √ | |||
Accessory Shield | accessories add-on board, Arduino compliant | √ | ||||
Dual-mode Bluetooth | dual-mode Bluetooth module | √ | ||||
RPi Camera (B) | Raspberry Pi camera, adjustable focus | √ | √ | |||
Micro SD Card 16GB | 16GB Micro SD Card, class 10 | √ | √ | |||
5V 2.5A Power Adapter | RPi3 B requires 2.5A or above power supply | √ | √ |
Note: this product requires two 18650 batteries to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately.
AlphaBot mainboard x1
Tracker Sensor x1
Photo Interrupter Sensor x2
Infrared Proximity Sensor x2
Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1
AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1
AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1
Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1
omni-direction wheel x1
20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1
IR remote controller x1
XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1
XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1
XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1
AlphaBot screws x1
Technical details
Dimensions | 0mm x0mm x0mm |
Weight | G.W 552g |
Battery | Exclude |
ECCN/HTS
HSCODE | 9023009000 |
USHSCODE | 9023000000 |
UPC | 841454119777 |
EUHSCODE | 9023001000 |
COO | CHINA |