AlphaBot, Basic robot building kit for Arduino

Name: AlphaBot, Basic robot building kit for Arduino
Brand: Waveshare
SKU: 12257
Price: 74.99 CAD
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SKU:12257
Part No.:AlphaBot-Ar-Basic (EN)
Brand:Waveshare

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Basic robot building kit for Arduino: R3 PLUS + AlphaBot + Ultrasonic Sensor

This product is developed, manufactured, and tech supported by Waveshare.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Li-ion and Li-po batteries are quite unstable. They may cause fire, personal injury, or property damage, if they're not properly recharged or used.
Do not reversely connect the polarities when recharging or discharging the battery. Do not use inferior charger/charging panel to recharge the battery.
Do not mix use old batteries with new ones, avoid using batteries of different brands.
When buying Lithium battery, should always make sure the battery specification is compatible with the expansion board. Choose batteries from formal manufacturer, and ensure the batteries will work stably and safely by aging test.
Lithium batteries have limited cycle life, they will also deteriorate as time goes by. Should be replaced with new ones when the batteries reaching their max cycle life, or working over two years, whichever comes first.
Should be placed carefully and properly, keep it away from inflammables and explosives articles, away from children, avoid any safety accident caused by careless storage.

Overview

This kit comes with controller board R3 PLUS, AlphaBot robotic platform (line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, IR control), and ultrasonic sensor.

While utilizing R3 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.

R3 PLUS Features

The R3 PLUS is an Arduino-Compatible microcontroller development board.

	R3 PLUS	Official R3	Remarks
Operating voltage	5V/3.3V	5V	Dual voltage level to support more shields
Reset	Lateral	Vertical	Lateral button is easier to use when connecting with shield
Bootloader switch	Yes	None	The board can be configured to run program immediately when power-up by the switch
USB connector	Micro USB	USB Type B	Micro connector is more commonly used, and shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting
DC jack	Low profile	Normal height	Shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting
Power output header	Yes	None	Providing 5V/3.3V power output OR common-grounding with other boards
3.3V power output	800mA Max	150mA Max	R3 PLUS features higher driving capability
Oscillator	Crystal oscillator	Ceramic resonator	Crystal oscillator is suit for applications where accurate clock reference is required
ADC channel	8	6	CFG used as ADC6 by configuration, and ADC7 from the Reserved PIN
Connecting with prototype breadboard	Supported	Not supported	Solder pads is provided for DIY interfaces to connecting with prototype breadboard
USB driver	Compatible with all main systems	Doesn't compatible with WIN7/WIN8 Express Edition	Driver will never failed to install thanks to the onboard FT232
Firmware fixing	Supported	Not supported	Firmware can be fixed by using the onboard FT232, no extra programmer is needed

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 R3 PLUS

ATMEGA328P-AU
AMS1117-3.3
3.3V voltage regulator
NCP1117ST50T3G
5V voltage regulator
FT232RL
USB to UART convertor
Arduino interface
- compatible with standard Arduino interface with two additional analog inputs A6 (config the CFG), A7
- solder pads provided, supports prototype breadboard
ICSP interface
MICRO USB connector
for uploading program OR serial port debugging
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
FT232 pins
for burning Bootloader into the microcontroller
DC input
7V ~ 12V
Reset button
Power indicator
Serial port Rx/Tx indicator
User LED
500mA fast auto-recovery fuse
Power configuration
for configuring the operating voltage
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

Raspberry Arduino Robot AlphaBot on board resource

Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi
Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino
Motor interface
Ultrasonic module interface
Servo module interface
Obstacle avoidance module interface
Speed measuring interface
Battery holder: supports 18650 batteries
Reserved power input (not soldered): for connecting other external power supply
Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields
UART interface: for connecting Bluetooth module, to control the robot remotely via Bluetooth
SPI interface: for connecting NRF24L01 wireless module
Line tracking module interface
TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
LM298P: dual H bridge motor driver chip, up to 2A current
Anti-reverse diode
Power switch
LM2596: 5V regulator
Power indicator
UART switch: turn on to enable serial communication between Raspberry Pi and Arduino
IR receiver: control the robot remotely via infrared
Raspberry Pi/Arduino selection: select the Raspberry Pi or Arduino to control the robot peripherals

Photos

Raspberry Arduino Robot AlphaBot

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot mobile robot back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot + Raspberry Pi

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

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/R3_PLUS

Selection Guide

Package Contents		Products
Item	Description	AlphaBot	AlphaBot-Ar-Basic	AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth	AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack	AlphaBot-Pi	AlphaBot-Pi3 B+
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B	Raspberry Pi 3 Model B					√
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+	Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+						√
R3 PLUS	ATMEGA328P control board, Arduino-compatible		√	√
AlphaBot chassis kit	mainboard, wheels, drivers, etc.	√	√	√	√	√	√
Tracker Sensor	line tracking module	√	√	√	√	√	√
Photo Interrupter Sensor	speed measuring module (2pcs)	√	√	√	√	√	√
Infrared Proximity Sensor	obstacle avoidance module (2pcs)	√	√	√	√	√	√
IR remote controller	remotely control the robot	√	√	√	√	√	√
SG90	servo		√	√	√	√	√
Ultrasonic sensor	ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, distance measuring		√	√
Accessory Shield	accessories add-on board, Arduino compliant			√
Dual-mode Bluetooth	dual-mode Bluetooth module			√
RPi Camera (B)	Raspberry Pi camera, adjustable focus				√	√	√
TF Card 32GB	32GB TF Card, class 10				√	√	√
5V 3A Power Adapter	Provides 5V 3A power supply, micro USB plug				√	√	√

Note:
AlphaBot requires a control board, Arduino OR Raspberry Pi, if you don't have one in hand, please consider the other kits which includes a control board.
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, AlphaBot-Pi3 B+

Weight: 0.552 kg

Quick Overview

AlphaBot Standard

The 18650 batteries are NOT included.
Please note that the battery length SHOULD be less than 67mm, some batteries with protection plate in the market are NOT supported, learn more