AlphaBot, Bluetooth robot building kit for Arduino

Bluetooth robot building kit for Arduino: UNO PLUS + AlphaBot + Ultrasonic Sensor + Bluetooth + Versatile Accessory Shield

This kit comes with controller board UNO PLUS, AlphaBot robotic platform (line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, IR control), ultrasonic sensor, Bluetooth module, and a versatile Arduino accessory shield.

While utilizing UNO PLUS as controller board, this kit is based on the Arduino software/hardware open source platform. Combined with the modular design, it's an ideal platform to get started with Arduino robot.

UNO PLUS Features

UNO PLUS is a development board compatible with the Arduino UNO R3, an improved & enhanced alternative solution for Arduino UNO R3.

UNO PLUS Vs UNO R3?

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

Accessory Shield Overview

Accessory Shield integrates common used accessories/components listed as follows :

• Joystick (5 directions)
• Adjustable potentiometer
• Buzzer
• RGB LED
• Temperature sensor
• 3-axis digital accelerometer
• High precision RTC
• 0.96inch OLED
• XBee interface

PACKAGE CONTENT

AlphaBot Standard

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

Additional Parts in the Kit

1. UNO PLUS x1
2. Accessory Shield x1
3. Dual-mode Bluetooth x1
4. Ultrasonic sensor x1
5. SG90 servo x1
6. Ultrasonic sensor adapter x1
7. Servo mounting plate x1
8. XH2.54 20cm 4PIN x1
9. USB type A plug to micro B plug cable x1

What's on the UNO PLUS

1. ATMEGA328P-AU
2. AMS1117-3.3 : 3.3V voltage regulator
3. NCP1117ST50T3G : 5V voltage regulator
4. FT232RL : USB to UART convertor
5. Arduino interface
   • compatible with standard Arduino interface with two additional analog inputs A6 (config the CFG), A7
   • solder pads provided, supports prototype breadboard
6. ICSP interface
7. MICRO USB connector : for uploading program OR serial port debugging
8. Power output header : 3.3V OR 5V, voltage level configured by the onboard power configuration switch, used as power output OR common-grounding with other boards
9. FT232 pins : for burning Bootloader into the microcontroller
10. DC input : 7V ~ 12V
11. Reset button
12. Power indicator
13. Serial port Rx/Tx indicator
14. User LED
15. 500mA fast self-recovery fuse
16. Power configuration : for configuring the operating voltage
17. Bootloader selection switch
    • turn ON : the board will reset when power-up OR other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC
    • turn OFF : the onboard program runs immediately when power-up, and the board will not reset when other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC

What's on the AlphaBot Mainboard

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

Photos

Examples

Infrared line tracking robot

Infrared obstacle avoidance robot

Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot

Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot

Video monitoring robot