NEX ROBOTICS FIREBIRD V ATMEGA 2560

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Summary

3. Using the Fire Bird V Robot

3.1 Connections and Hardware Layout

3.2 Powering the Robot

Guides on powering the robot using battery or auxiliary power sources.

3.3 Power Management System

Describes the power management system, including battery charging.

3.4 Battery Charging Procedure

Details the steps and indicators for charging the robot's battery.

3.5 Motion Control System

Explains motor control, PWM, direction logic, and position encoders.

3.6 Sensor Integration and Functionality

Covers Sharp IR, Ultrasonic, White Line, and IR Proximity sensors.

3.7 Communication Interfaces

Details LCD, Buzzer, SPI, Serial, USB, and Wireless communication.

3.19 ATMEGA2560 Microcontroller Adapter Board

3.19.1 Power Management on Adapter Board

3.19.2 Battery Voltage Sensing

3.19.4 Expansion Socket Functionality

3.19.6 Microcontroller Board Jumpers

3.19.7 FT232 USB to Serial Converter

3.19.8 TTL to RS232 Converter

3.19.14 ATMEGA8 Slave Microcontroller Role

3.19.15 ATMEGA2560 Microcontroller Details

4. Pin Functionality

4.1 ATMEGA2560 Master Pin Configuration

Details the pin configuration and functions of the ATMEGA2560 microcontroller.

4.2 ATMEGA8 Slave Pin Configuration

Details the pin configuration and functions of the ATMEGA8 microcontroller.

4.3 ATMEGA2560 Expansion Socket Pinout

4.4 Adapter Board Socket Connections

6. PC Based Control

6.1 Communication Protocol Overview

6.2 RS232 Serial Port Control

Details controlling the robot using the RS232 serial port.

6.3 USB Port Control Method

Explains how to control the robot via its USB port.

6.4 XBee Wireless Module Control

Details controlling the robot wirelessly using an XBee module.

6.5 FT232 USB Driver Installation Guide

Provides steps for installing drivers for the FT232 USB to serial converter.

6.6 COM Port Identification and Configuration

6.7 Terminal Software Usage for Control

Explains how to use the NEX Robotics Terminal software for robot control.

7. Robot Control via GUI

7.1 Firmware Loading for GUI Control

Details the firmware files needed for GUI control via different modes.

7.2 GUI Software Installation Steps

Provides instructions for installing the Fire Bird V GUI software.

7.3 Using the Graphical User Interface

Explains how to use the GUI to connect and control the robot.

7.4 ZigBee Wireless Control via GUI

7.5 Serial Communication Protocol for GUI

7.5.1 Motor Velocity Control Commands

7.5.2 Motor Direction Control Commands

7.5.3 Analog Sensor Data Access Commands

7.5.4 Buzzer Control Commands

7.5.6 Position Encoder Data Retrieval

7.5.7 Servo Motor Control Commands