AlphaBot, Mobile robot development platform

AlphaBot is a robotic development platform compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. It consists of the AlphaBot mainboard, the mobile chassis, and everything required to get it moving.

Just connecting a controller board, Raspberry Pi or Arduino, and combined with our open source example code, now it's all ready to start your robotic exploration: line tracking, obstacle avoidance, video monitoring, WiFi/Bluetooth/ZigBee/Infrared remote control, etc.

Raspberry Pi or Arduino is NOT included in the price.

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

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

Note: photos are FOR REFERENCE ONLY, the other boards/modules/accessories are NOT included in the price.

Please visit Wiki for more information.

Note: this product requires two 18650 batteries to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately.

1. AlphaBot mainboard x1

2. Tracker Sensor x1

3. Photo Interrupter Sensor x2

4. Infrared Proximity Sensor x2

5. Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1

6. AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1

7. AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1

8. Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1

9. omni-direction wheel x1

10. 20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1

11. IR remote controller x1

12. XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1

13. XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1

14. XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1

15. AlphaBot screws x1