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Arexx RP6 - User Manual

Arexx RP6
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RP6 ROBOT BASE
RP6-BASE
RP6v2-BASE
©2007 - 2012 AREXX Engineering
www.arexx.com

Table of Contents

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Summary

The RP6 in Detail

Control System

Describes the central ATmega32 microcontroller and its core functions.

Power Supply

Explains the robot's power source, battery requirements, and voltage regulation.

Sensors

Details various sensors like battery voltage, light, ACS, bumpers, and encoders.

Drive System

Details the motor control system using H-bridges and PWM.

The I²C Bus

Covers the I²C communication protocol used for expansion modules.

Hardware and Software Setup

Safety Instructions

Crucial safety guidelines for operating and handling the robot.

Software Setup

Steps to install necessary software and development tools for programming.

Connecting the USB Interface

Steps to connect the robot to the PC via USB for Windows and Linux.

Inserting and Charging Batteries

Proper procedures for inserting and charging the robot's batteries.

The First Test

Performing initial tests to verify robot functionality after setup.

Connecting USB and Starting RobotLoader

Connecting robot/PC and launching RobotLoader for testing.

Programming the RP6

Program Upload to the RP6

Transferring compiled programs from PC to the robot.

Drive System Functions

Functions for controlling motor speed, direction, and movement.

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Common problems, causes, and solutions for the RP6 robot.

Arexx RP6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Clock Speed16 MHz
Operating Voltage5V
DC Current per I/O Pin20 mA
TypeRobotics platform
Power Supply6 x AA batteries or external power supply
Sensor CompatibilityVarious sensors
RAM2 KB
Flash Memory32 KB
EEPROM1 KB
InterfacesI2C
SRAM2 KB

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