AlphaBot, Mobile robot development platform

Overview

AlphaBot is a robotic development platform compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. It consists of the AlphaBot mainboard, the mobile chassis, and everything required to get it moving.

Just connecting a controller board, Raspberry Pi or Arduino, and combined with our open source example code, now it's all ready to start your robotic exploration: line tracking, obstacle avoidance, video monitoring, WiFi/Bluetooth/ZigBee/Infrared remote control, etc.

Raspberry Pi or Arduino is NOT included in the price, if you don't have one in hand, these all-in-one kits are recommended: AlphaBot-Ar-Basic, AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth, AlphaBot-Pi

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

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

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot mobile robot back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot + Raspberry Pi

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

Examples

Infrared line tracking robot

Infrared obstacle avoidance robot

Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot

Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot

Video monitoring robot

Note: photos are FOR REFERENCE ONLY, the other boards/modules/accessories are NOT included in the price.

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/AlphaBot

Selection Guide

Note:
AlphaBot requires a control board, Arduino OR Raspberry Pi, if you don't have one in hand, please consider the all-in-one kits: AlphaBot-Ar-Basic, AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth, AlphaBot-Pi
AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack requires the control board Raspberry Pi, if you don't have one in hand, please consider the all-in-one kit: AlphaBot-Pi

Package Content:

Weight: 0.431 kg

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

1. AlphaBot mainboard x1
2. Tracker Sensor x1
3. Photo Interrupter Sensor x2
4. Infrared Proximity Sensor x2
5. Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1
6. AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1
7. AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1
8. Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1
9. omni-direction wheel x1
10. 20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1
11. IR remote controller x1
12. XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1
13. XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1
14. XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1
15. AphaBot screws x1

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