Project info for B1-66ER

Created 17 Jan 2008 at 14:51 UTC by fynflood, last modified 25 Jan 2008 at 18:58 UTC by fynflood.

Notes: Since I'm doing all the documentation on my blog, and I can't post photos and stuff here, it's best to visit the site.

A quick run down:

B1-66ER is my first robot from scratch, and a massive learning experience. This page will document it's progress from it's current prototype state to completion.

Coming up with what I want it to do has been a challenge itself. The very basics are a no-brainer, obstacle avoidance and interaction. But what interaction? I've got a few ideas.. maybe a 'pet' of sorts. I'll improve this page when I've got a better grasp on everything.

Now that it's moving on it's own, I'll be adding more modes to it. Sentry and Light Seeking come to mind. Not sure what else though.

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Goals:

• Obstacle avoidance
• Personal interaction of some kind
• Self sufficient via solar power/charging station (solar will be easier I think)

• Add bump sensors
• Give it the ability to choose which direction is best based on it's surroundings
• Build a Shield to get rid of the breadboard once prototyping is done
• Headlights - Turn on/off depending on ambient light (Almost done)
• Ability to 'look' around. At the moment the Ping))) is stationary. Maybe I'll add some IR range finders
• Clean up the sketch, and comment the crap out of it.
• Think of more advanced things for it to do.
• Give it modes. Will be chosen via toggle switches. Roving mode done.

• Ping))) Ultrasonic sensor from parallax
• Scooterbot II base from Budgetrobotics
• Arduino
• Small breadboard
• 2 AAA battery holders

Locomotion Method Wheels

Sensors / Input Devices Ultrasonic Ping))) from parallax One Bump switch

Actuators / Output Devices LED's, 3 servos.

Control Method Power Source Autonomous / Battery (1 9v, 4 AAA's)

CPU Type Atmega168 (Arduino)

Time to build Cost to build Approx ~$100 at the moment, give or take 10 bucks.

This project has the following developers:

• fynflood is a Lead Developer.