Description
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
- 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
Examples
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
Package Contents | Products | ||||||
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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 | √ | √ | √ | |||
Micro SD Card 16GB | 16GB Miro SD 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+
Package Contents
- 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
- AlphaBot mainboard x1
- Tracker Sensor x1
- Photo Interrupter Sensor x2
- Infrared Proximity Sensor x2
- Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1
- AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1
- AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1
- Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1
- omni-direction wheel x1
- 20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1
- IR remote controller x1
- XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1
- XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1
- XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1
- AlphaBot screws x1
Shipping weight: | 0.43 Kg |