Difference between revisions of "SimpleBot"
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| − | SimpleBot is a | + | SimpleBot is a [http://www.pibot.org/ PiBot] compatible robot platform designed by Andrew Fisher, controlled by a Raspberry Pi using a PiLeven Arduino compatible expansion board and a SimpleBot shield designed by Angus Gratton to simplify assembly. |
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| + | SimpleBot features include: | ||
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| + | * Simple assembly on a CoreFlute chassis using cable ties and minimal tools | ||
| + | * Easy to modify to incorporate your own design ideas and features | ||
| + | * Chassis can be cut by hand, or using a laser cutter if you have access to one | ||
| + | * Raspberry Pi brain | ||
| + | * PiLeven (Arduino compatible) I/O controller | ||
| + | * SimpleBot shield provides convenient connectors | ||
| + | * 2 continuous-rotation servos for mobility | ||
| + | * WiFi connectivity | ||
| + | * Ultrasonic distance sensor | ||
| + | * WS2812 RGB LEDs for blinky fun | ||
| + | * Powered by common AA cells | ||
The first session at the Open Hardware Miniconf 2015 will give participants the opportunity to assemble their own SimpleBot from a kit of parts: | The first session at the Open Hardware Miniconf 2015 will give participants the opportunity to assemble their own SimpleBot from a kit of parts: | ||
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Revision as of 23:02, 17 December 2014
SimpleBot is a PiBot compatible robot platform designed by Andrew Fisher, controlled by a Raspberry Pi using a PiLeven Arduino compatible expansion board and a SimpleBot shield designed by Angus Gratton to simplify assembly.
SimpleBot features include:
* Simple assembly on a CoreFlute chassis using cable ties and minimal tools * Easy to modify to incorporate your own design ideas and features * Chassis can be cut by hand, or using a laser cutter if you have access to one * Raspberry Pi brain * PiLeven (Arduino compatible) I/O controller * SimpleBot shield provides convenient connectors * 2 continuous-rotation servos for mobility * WiFi connectivity * Ultrasonic distance sensor * WS2812 RGB LEDs for blinky fun * Powered by common AA cells
The first session at the Open Hardware Miniconf 2015 will give participants the opportunity to assemble their own SimpleBot from a kit of parts:
