Mr. General Robot Kit

Mr. General is a general purpose robot platform designed to allow students to easily build their first robot. The bread board provides a solder free method of connecting almost any processor to Mr. General’s sensors and servos. Using 2 servos modified for continuous rotation, speed and direction of both wheels can be controlled using only 2 digital outputs.

The 4 infrared sensors on the base can be used as analog or digital inputs for either edge detection or obstacle avoidance. Four indicator LEDs are wired in parallel with the IR LEDs and can be individually controlled.

The pan / tilt universal sensor bracket (designed by robot builders at “letsmakerobots.com”) is driven by two miniature servos allowing additional sensors / devices to be aimed by the processor using only 2 digital outputs.The infrared compound eye can be mounted on the pan/tilt assembly allowing the robot to track moving objects or detect obstacles up to 200mm away.

Voltage rails can be isolated and connected to different voltages allowing the use of 3.3V and 5V devices together. Batteries can be recharged using a 9V DC plug pack when the power switch is in the off position.

With the IR LEDS and sensors, two or more Mr. General can talk to eack other, which will allow us to organize a robot football match. Especially with the speaker, it will be more funny in the match. Mr. Gemeral must be the first choice in any robot design contests.

Using the blue teeth or WIFI mold, Mr. Generals can communicate with other robots or devices. If users add a digital camera instead of the compound eye of Mr. General, he can transmit the information he recorded to the computer.

This kit contains the following:

1x CD containing:

Instruction manual

Demonstration video

1x Base PCB with:

4x IR LEDs

4x IR phototransistors

4x programmable indication LEDs

Power switch

Power indicator

Recharge socket

Recharge indicator

1x Compound eye PCB with:

4x IR LEDs

8x IR phototransistors

1x Bread board and jumper cable kit containing 100 male to male and 40 female-female jumper wires in assorted sizes and colours.

1x Pan / Tilt assembly consisting of two miniature servos and three aluminium brackets designed to mount a wide range of infrared and ultrasonic sensors.

2x Standard servos, factory modified for continuous rotation.

2x 40mm wheels with rubber tyres

1x Ball caster (20mm)

2x battery holders (2xAA)

1x packet of nuts, bolts, screws and spacers required to assemble Mr. General

1x CD (including chinese and English manual, demonstrated videos)

Nao H21 Humanoid Robot

Aldebaran Robotics introduces the Aldebaran Robotics Nao H21 Humanoid Robot. It is the perfect platform for academic purposes in various topics, from robotics and computer science to autism and human-robot interaction. Highly versatile, Nao H21 can be used to teach through lively hands-on experiments and programming, engaging and attracting the best students on many levels. Complete with the Aldebaran Robotics Software Suite, Nao H21 will give you and your students a fully satisfying experience of working with humanoid robots.

Nao is the most used humanoid robot for academic purposes worldwide. Aldebaran Robotics has chosen to make Nao's technology available to any higher education program. Fully interactive, fun and permanently evolving, Nao is a standard platform for teaching students of all levels.

Complete with a user-friendly programming environment, students and teachers can use at any programming level. It is really easy to start working on NAO, and the educational kits will get you teaching with NAO in no time. From simple visual programming to elaborate embedded modules, the versatility of Nao and his programming environment enables users to explore a wide variety of subjects at whatever level of programming complexity and experience.

For beginners

If your are working with beginning programmers, the software Choregraphe and its visual editing will guide your students through the basics of robotics and software engineering. NAO is very communicative and manufacturer strongly believes his attractive design will please both you and your students.

For intermediate students

With Choregraphe and NAO's SDK, whatever your students' level in programming and whatever the language you are teaching (C++, URBI Script, Python, etc.), you will be able to explore multiple areas of research in robotics and investigate NAO's multiple capacities: vision, audio treatment, control, planning, navigation. NAO is a tool that will help you and your students reach satisfying results in a quick time, thus helping the best students of your university to strongly appreciate computer sciences and applied mathematics on functioning machines.

For advanced students

Present in major universities and laboratories, NAO is already being used for advanced research in robotics, computer science, but also in psychology and against autism. It has already proven its capacity to accompany researchers throughout their work and help them to find tangible results.

Modularity

NAO will be provided with a bluetooth portal, and will therefore be able to communicate with complementary hardware you might have designed. This can generate fun and instructive applications for your students.

Features:

• Degrees of freedom

- 21 Degree of Freedom humanoid robot

- Head: 2 DOF

- Arm: 4 DOF in each arm

- Pelvis: 1 DOF

- Leg: 5 DOF in each leg

- Hand: Non-prehensile

• Body material: ABS - PC

• Charger: AC 90-230 volts / DC 24 volts

• Battery capacity: ~90 min. autonomy

• 2 Loudspeakers

• 4 Microphones

• 2 CMOS Digital Cameras

• Connection type: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g), Ethernet Connection

• Motherboard

- X86 AMD GEODE 500MHz CPU: 256MB SDRAM / 2GB Flash Memory

LR9540 GPS Receiver with external GPS Antenna

LR9540(H)(with 9548S)(SiRF STAR III/LPx)

The Leadtek GPS LR9540H module is high performance, low power consumption, and 20-channel TTL Level GPS receiver. Based on the SiRFStarIII/LP single chipset technology, it provides fast time-to-first-fix, and meets the sensitivity requirements for car navigation as well as other location-based applications. Leadtek LR9540G is designed for quick and easy integration to GPS-related compact size devices, such as:

• Fleet Manatement/ Asset Tracking
• AVL and Location-Based Services

Features:

Hardware:

• ased on the high performance features of the SiRFStarIII low power single chipset
• Dimension: 40.64 x 71.12 x 1.4 mm (1.6x2.8x0.5 in.)
• RoHS compliant (lead-free)

Software:

• The Leadtek LR9540 (H) module includes GSW3.2.X series, the SiRF standard GPS software for SiRF starIII low power single chipset receivers.

Excellent Sensitivity

High configurability

1 Hz position update rate

Supports use of satellite-based augmentation systems like the US WAAS or European EGNOS system (Option)

Real-time Operating System (RTOS) friendly

Capable of outputting either NMEA(default) or SiRF proprietary binary protocols

Runs in full power operation (default) or optional power saving modes

Performance:

Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 35/35/1 sec. at open sky and stationary environments

Reacquisition Time: 0.1 second.

Interface:

DIP type pitch 2.0mm- 2 x 10 header.

Protocol: NMEA-0183 compliant.

Baud Rate: 4800 bps.

Right angle MCX (RMCX) RF Connector.

Low power consumption: up to 60 mA, and extra high sensitivity: -159dBm

Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C

µVGA-II (GFX) Graphic Engine

µVGA-II (SGC) is a VGA Graphic Engine that can be used to interface with various types of VGA monitor or LCD screen. µVGA-II (GFX) Picaso-SGC-based Graphic Controller and operates as a slave. Host can be connected to this module easily via serial communication with TTL level. This module is the right solution for applications requiring a graphical display in the format of QVGA / VGA / WVGA consisting of text, images, and animations. This module is equipped with various peripherals such as serial ports, memory card slot for CAD, as well as I / O pin for your application.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 63 mm (p) x 33 mm (l) x 23 mm (t).
• Simple VGA Interface for various types of monitors and LCD Screen.
• Picaso-based GFX2 Graphic Controller and can operate as a slave via serial communication.
• Supports multiple resolution graphics options such as:
• 320x240 (QVGA).
• 640x480 (VGA).
• 800x480 (WVGA).
• Custom resolution X * Y = 405K (41 420).
• Supports color intensity of up to 65K colors true to life.
• Standard VGA connector 15 pin D-type for connection to an external VGA connector.
• Available 5x1 header (pitch 0.1 ") with pin configuration VCC, TX, RESET, RX, GND to a serial interface with the host.
• Available interface options:
• Serial interface for communication with the host that has the specs:
• TTL level.
• Baud rate 300 bps to 256 kbps.
• Data format: 8 bits, No parity, 1 stop bit.
• 8 bit parallel interface through MSB.
• 8x16-bit timer with a resolution of 1 ms.
• 16 GPIO (General Purpose Input / Output), has a 5VDC TTL level and serves as an input by default.
• P0-P15 function as GPIO pin.
• BUS0-BUS7 function as GPIO bus.
• Available slot for a micro-SD memory cards for multimedia storage & data logging with support for capacities up to 4 Gb.
• Supports FAT16 format.
• Integrated Audio with dedicated PWM pins that support the WAV audio file format FAT16.
• Can display full color images, animations, icons, and video clips.
• Supports almost all fonts and characters on Windows Operating System.
• Available 2x11 pin expansion with a commonly used measure of pitch (pitch = 0.1 "/ 2.54 mm).
• Equipped with a built-in library for graphics & 4DGL system.
• The module can execute a script program that is on file with the addition of micro SD "autoexec.4ds" on the micro SD.
• Single supply 4.0 - 5.5 VDC.
• There are several software tools that can be downloaded for free from 4D Systems website.
• 4D-Workshop3, editor / compiler / linker / downloader for building applications based 4DGL.
• PmmC loaders, tool to update the configuration file PmmC the module in determining the working mode (stand alone / slave).
• PmmC file for GFX modes (Stand Alone Grahic Controller) or SGC (Slave Graphic Controller).
• Graphic Composer, a tool to compose the view.
• FONT Tool, a tool to convert Windows fonts into bitmaps fonts are supported Picaso graphics controller.
• RMPET (Removable Media Edit Partition Tool), tool to help partition the micro SD.
• The process of using language 4DGL develop a program that has the same structure with programming languages ​​like C, BASIC, and PASCAL.
• Can be converted into a stand-alone mode with the update files PmmC to GFX.
• RoHS Compliant.

VNC1L - Vinculum USB Host Controller Device (FTDI)

VNC1L - Vinculum USB Host Controller Device (FTDI)
USB Host controller in which there are 8 / 32 bit V-MCU core and support USB 2.0

specifications:
- Supply Voltage 3.3V
- 4k internal Data SRAM
- Built-in FTDI firmware
- 64k embedded flash memory
- Can be selected via jumper 3 interfaces: Serial UART, SPI, Parallel FIFO
- Support USB2.0

EmbeddedBlue Transceiver AppMod

EmbeddedBlue Transceiver AppMod
Bluetooth Transceiver module is compatible with the BASIC Stamp.

specifications:
- Range: 100 meters (open field).
- Technology: 2.4 GHz FHSS.
- Transmitt power: 4dBm (max).
- Receiver sensitivity:-85dBm.
- Supply: 5-12 VDC.
- Interface: TTL level serial UART, 9.6 k - 230.4 k baud.
- Internal antenna.
- Bluetooth version 1.1.

W5100 Hardwired TCP/IP

W5100 Hardwired TCP/IP Embedded PHY chip.

specifications:
- Supports TCP, UDP, IPv4, ICMP, IGMP, ARP, PPPoE.
- Supports 4 independent channels simultaneously.
- High throughput, 20 Mbps @ ARM7.
- Full-duplex mode.
- Interface & MCU SPI bus.
- 16 Kbyte data buffer (embedded).
- 10/100 Base-T (auto), MAC / PHY embedded.
- 3.3 V power supply, I / O 5V.

Picaso-SGC graphics controller

Picaso-SGC is a graphics controller for LCD or OLED graphic graphics to display graphics, images, animations or written with the help of malalui microcontroller serial interface.

Package: TQFP (10mm x 10mm)

specifications:

• Can be connected to the microcontroller 80-Series which has a 16-bit data width
• Has a UART interface, SPI (can for USD / uSDHC or SPI communication with other divice)
• Support FAT16 file format
• Having a 16-pin general I / O
• Can be connected with a USD Card or MMC for storage of multimedia files
• Has an interface module with 4-wire touch panel
• Capable of displaying color images, animations, logos, or video clip
• There are several software tools that can be downloaded for free from 4D Systems webite
• 4D-Workshop3, editor / compiler / linker / downloader for building applications based 4DGL.
• PmmC loaders, tool to update the configuration file PmmC the module in determining the working mode (stand alone / slave).
• PmmC file for GFX modes (Stand Alone Grahic Controller) or SGC (Slave Graphic Controller).
• Graphic Composer, a tool to compose the view.
• FONT Tool, a tool to convert Windows fonts into bitmaps fonts are supported Picaso-GFX2.
• RMPET (Removable Media Edit Partition Tool), tool to help partition the micro SD.
• Power supply 3.3 VDC @ 12mA

GOLDELOX-SGC graphics controller

GOLDELOX-SGC is a graphics controller for LCD or OLED graphic graphics to display graphics, images, animations or written with the help of the microcontroller via a serial interface

specifications:

- Power supply: 3.3 VDC 12mA

- Can be connected to the microcontroller 80-Series which has 8-bit data width

- There is a 10K byte flash memory for storing program code and 510 Bytes of RAM

- Completion of the program code to flash memory via the UART interface

- It has a UART interface, SPI (can for USD / uSDHC or SPI communication with other divice)

- Can display graphics, algorithms in making drawings, circles, text, etc.

- Capable of displaying color images, animations, logos, or video clip

- Packaging: 28-lead QFN

GWS Lithium Polymer Battery 11.1V/3S1P/2200mAH

GWS Lithium Polymer Battery 11.1V/3S1P/2200mAH

specifications:
- Rated Voltage: 11.1 VDC
- Current: 2200mAh
- Configuration: 3S1P (3 cell batteries connected in series)
- Charging process requires the average current max: 1.5 C (1.5 x 2200m) A
- The process of discharging requires a continuous flow of 6C (6 x 2200m) A
- Dimensions: 86 x 53 x 16 mm