emgrobotics 0 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 EMGRobotics Low-Cost MSP430G2553 Robot Controller Board with Dual DC Motor Driver and IR Range Sensor I built a board to help people get started in robotics using the MSP430G. The board has as many robotics systems that I could fit on a 1.5" x 1.25" board: Features: Board ships fully assembled Board ships with MSP430G2553 in socket ( 16K flash, 512 Bytes RAM, A/D converter, ... ) $17.00 version Runs on 3 volts ( 2 AAA batteries ) FAN8200 dual DC motor drive in socket - Control up to two 3 volt DC motors Control up to 4 RC servos Built-in IR Range sensor to detect objects up to 12 inches away 3 mounting holes for easy mounting Separate RC servo power supply connection Programmable using the low cost TI Launchpad The board ships fully assembled for $15.00 without a MSP430G2553, or for only $17.00 with a MSP430G2553. I try to keep the boards as low-cost as possible. The goal is to get people building robots. You can learn more about the robot controller here: http://buildsmartrobots.ning.com/profil ... dual-dc-mo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
larsie 121 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Very nice board. I like the simplicity of it, including the distance sensor. I didn't realize it was that easy. I've been using the complete units for that, but this must be a cheaper way of doing it. I posted a post about Robot Booster pack yesterday after seeing your page on Hackaday. Congrats on being on Hackaday. And I like your site in general. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emgrobotics 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 I put this kit together specifically as a project for a parent to do with his/her kids. The robot requires no soldering, but does require mechanical assembly. The kit comes pre-programmed for line following, but of-course you can plug-in a Launchpad and program it to do whatever you want. The kit includes 4IR range sensors that can be used for long range (12 inches) obstruction detection as well as line detection. Just a fun kit to introduce yourself or your kids to the fascinating world of robotics. EMGRobotics No Solder 4IR Line Follower Robot Kit A complete line following robot kit that requires no soldering. EMGRobotics MSP430G2553TBRCB-NR Socketed MSP430G2553 -> 16K flash, 512 Bytes RAM, A/D converter, ... TB6612 dual 1 amp bidirectional motor controller (3 to 6volt) 4 channel RC servo controller 3.0 volt regulator (works with batteries from 3 volts to 6 volts) 10 pin I/O port with digital, analog, serial, and I2C access 2 mounting holes for easy mounting Programmable using the low cost TI Launchpad 4 IR range sensors for line detection 2 AAA battery holder Tamiya dual motor gearbox kit Two Tamiya truck tires Pololu round laser-cut acrylic chassis No soldering required Mechanical assembly required Ships pre-programmed for line following Quote Link to post Share on other sites
emgrobotics 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 The kit is $49.95 at www.EMGRobotics.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rickta59 589 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Is the source code available for this? How about some details on how you designed and plan to use this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bluehash 1,581 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hello EMG, Welcome to the Forums. I'd like to ask you not to double post/make new posts every week. You have already done it twice. Please continue using your old posts if you have an update. If you are selling the kits and are using 43oh for publicity, there is a rate card which can offer you. Let us know. All your similar posts will be merged and moved to appropriate forums. [Posts merged and moved to Dev Kits] GeekDoc and cubeberg 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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