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Arexx AAR-04 - User Manual

Arexx AAR-04
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© AREXX - The Netherlands V062012
MANUAL: AAR-04
AREXX ARDUINO ROBOT
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Summary

AREXX Arduino Robot Product Description

The ARDUINO Robotics Family

Introduces the Arduino robotics family concept and its use in electronics development.

Specifications

Details the technical specifications of the AREXX Arduino Robot (AAR), including motors, processor, and dimensions.

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

Precautions

Provides essential safety warnings and attention points before operating the robot hardware.

General Precautions

Lists general safety guidelines for handling the robot kit, tools, and batteries.

Arduino Platform Overview

Who or what is ARDUINO?

Explains what Arduino is, its open-source nature, and its platform for microcontrollers.

Microcontrollers

Defines microcontrollers and discusses their broad applications in various electronic devices and systems.

Power Consumption and Speed

Details microcontroller power usage characteristics and operating speeds, referencing the ATmega328P.

Microcontroller Programs

Discusses microcontroller program memory, compilers, and programming languages.

Interface Architecture

Explains microcontroller interface architecture, including GPIO, ADC, and DAC.

AREXX Arduino Robot Structure

ARDUINO ROBOT Block diagram

Presents a block diagram of the AREXX Arduino Robot, detailing its key components and connections.

Background-information for the AAR

Provides background information on the AREXX Arduino Robot's hardware components and design.

BACKGROUND-INFORMATION FOR THE ARDUINO SOFTWARE

Offers background information on the Arduino software, its structure, and programming concepts.

Getting Started with AAR

Download and installation of Arduinos Software

Guides users through downloading and installing the necessary Arduino software for the robot.

Arduinos language

Briefly explains where to find documentation for the Arduino programming language.

Installation of an USB-driver

Details the process of installing USB drivers for connecting the Arduino board to a computer.

AAR hardware

Covers hardware aspects of the AAR, specifically battery installation and connections.

Installing the batteries

Explains how to correctly install batteries into the robot's compartment and related attention points.

ARDUINO software

Explains how to program the robot using Arduino software.

Programming the Robot with Arduino Programs

Describes connecting the robot and opening the Arduino software for programming.

Selecting an Arduino Program

Guides on selecting a sample program like 'Blink' to load onto the robot.

Select Compoort

Instructs on selecting the correct COM port for Arduino interface communication.

Program transfers from the PC to the Arduino Robot

Details the process of transferring compiled programs from a PC to the Arduino robot.

Advanced Circuitry Concepts

A H-Bridge for 3 Volt Power supplies

Explains the H-bridge circuit design for 3-volt power supplies using transistors.

A H-Bridge for 4,5 Volt

Discusses the use of the L293D chip for H-bridge motor control at 4.5-volt power supplies.

Robotics Behavior Concepts

Line-seekers, color-lovers and color-haters

Explores programming robots for behaviors like line-seeking and responding to colors.

Cowards and music-lovers

Discusses programming robots to react to environmental noise and music frequencies.

Complex Line-seekers

Covers advanced line-seeking robot behaviors and programming strategies.

Complex behavior patterns (as a programming task)

Details complex programming tasks for robot behavior, like navigating colored areas and finding a 'garage'.

Boot-loader Programming

Programming a Boot-loader

Guides on uploading an Arduino boot-loader to the microcontroller, requiring programming experience.

APPENDIX

Partlist

Lists all electronic components used in the AREXX Arduino Robot with their values and packages.

Main PCB Top View

Provides a top-view diagram of the AREXX Arduino Robot's main printed circuit board.

Main PCB Bottom View

Shows a bottom-view diagram of the AREXX Arduino Robot's main printed circuit board.

Circuit Diagram

Presents the complete circuit diagram for the AREXX Arduino Robot, illustrating all connections and components.

Arexx AAR-04 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArexx
ModelAAR-04
CategoryRobotics
LanguageEnglish

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