Waveshare AlphaBot2 - basic set for building a robot for Arduino

Description

AlphaBot2 set for building an Arduino-based robot. The set includes a number of modules that perform tasks such as line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measurement, infrared control. The robot contains modular solutions that allow easy and quick connection of components, without the problems of correct connection using wires. The kit includes a modified version of Arduino UNO R3, named UNO PLUS. It is modernized but still compatible with classical Arduino software and electronics.

Description UNO PLUS

1. ATmega328P-AU
2. AMS1117-3.3 voltage regulator 3.3 V
3. NCP1117ST50T3G 5 V voltage regulator
   
4. FT232RL USB to UART converter
   
5. Arduino interface
   
   • compatible with the standard Arduino interface with two additional analogue inputs A6 (configurable in CFG) and A7
   • additional soldering pads, helpful in prototyping
6. ICSP interface
   
7. Micro USB connector for programming or as a serial port
8. 3.3 V or 5 V power supply outputs, the voltage level is configured using the configuration jumper
9. FT232 pins for burning the bootloader in the microcontroller
   
10. DC power supply: 7 - 12 V
    
11. reset
    
12. Power LED
    
13. Serial data transmission LED Rx / Tx
    
14. LED for the user (programmable)
    
15. Fast 500 mA fuse
    
16. Configuration voltage jumper, configuration between 3.3 V and 5 V
17. Bootloader mode switch
    
    • On - the board will reset when the power is turned on or when other USB devices connected to the computer are detected
    • Disabled - the program on the board will start immediately after the power is turned on and the board will not reset after detecting other USB devices connected to the computer

UNO PLUS features and comparison to UNO R3

UNO PLUS tile is a development board compatible with Arduino UNO R3. Thanks to the introduced modifications, it is an excellent solution replacing Arduino UNO R3 and allowing much more.

Description of the AlphaBot2 motherboard

1. AlphaBot2 interface - for connecting the AlphaBot2-Ar control board
2. Ultrasonic sensor module interface
3. Indication of obstacle sensors
4. Multi-directional wheel
5. ST188 obstacle sensors
6. Line sensors ITR20001 / T
7. Potentiometer for adjusting the response of distance sensors
8. TB6612FNG H-bridge
9. LM393 comparator
10. Gear motor 1:30, 6 V / 600 RPM
11. Rubber wheels with a diameter of 42 mm, height 19 mm
12. Power switch
13. Battery container
14. RGB LED - WS2812B
15. Power indicator

Description of the AlphaBot2-Ar motherboard

1. AlphaBot2 interface - for connecting the AlphaBot2-Base baseboard
2. Arduino extension connectors
3. Connector for connecting the Arduino plate
4. Connector of the XBee module
5. IR receiver
6. PC8574 I / O expander, SPI interface
7. Jumpers for Arduino outputs
8. 10-bit ADC converter: TLC1543
9. buzzer
10. OLED SSD1306 0.96 "128 x 64
11. joystick

properties

• Arduino interface
• Derived Arduino connectors, compatible with overlays
• Modular construction, connecting modules on the principle of Plug and Play, such as:
• line tracking module
• obstacle detection module
• speed control module
• Elimination of problems with connecting with wires
• Motor controller based on the LM298P circuit with protection diodes
• Voltage regulator LM2596, provides a stable 5V power supply for Arduino
• TLC1543 ADC transducer

Included

• Robot chassis:
• Base board,
• mainboard Ar
• wheels,
• drives
• UNO PLUS tile
• Infrared receiver
• Ultrasonic sensor
• Screws set
• Screwdriver
• FC-20P cable 8 cm
• USB cable