AlphaBot, Raspberry Pi robot building kit, includes Pi 3 Model B+

Raspberry Pi robot building kit: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ & AlphaBot & Camera.

This kit comes with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, AlphaBot robotic platform (line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, IR control), and a camera (with servo and 2 DOF pan head).

With modules in the kit, you can fast get started with robotic development like line tracking, obstacle avoidance, IR remote control, and video monitoring via network, etc. What's more, thanks to the rich Raspberry Pi open source resources, and the modular design of AlphaBot, you'll learn how to extend and refit, and finally build your own Raspberry Pi robot.

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Specifications

• Broadcom BCM2837B0, Cortex-A53 (ARMv8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.4GHz
• 1GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE
• Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0 (maximum throughput 300 Mbps)
• Extended 40-pin GPIO header
• Full-size HDMI
• 4 USB 2.0 ports
• CSI camera port for connecting a Raspberry Pi camera
• DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi touchscreen display
• 4-pole stereo output and composite video port
• Micro SD port for loading your operating system and storing data
• 5V/2.5A DC power input
• Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) support (requires separate PoE HAT)

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

PACKAGE CONTENT

AlphaBot Standard

Note: this product requires two 18650 batteries to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately.

1. AlphaBot mainboard x1
2. Tracker Sensor x1
3. Photo Interrupter Sensor x2
4. Infrared Proximity Sensor x2
5. Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1
6. AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1
7. AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1
8. Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1
9. omni-direction wheel x1
10. 20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1
11. IR remote controller x1
12. XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1
13. XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1
14. XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1
15. AlphaBot screws x1

Additional Parts in the Kit

1. Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ x1
2. RPi Camera (B) x1
3. SG90 servo x2
4. 2 DOF pan and tilt kit x1
5. 15PIN FFC 25cm x1
6. Micro SD Card 16GB x1
7. Power adapter US standard 5V/3A micro x1
8. Micro SD Card Reader x 1 (Extra Free)

What's on the AlphaBot Mainboard

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

Photos

Examples

Infrared line tracking robot

Infrared obstacle avoidance robot

Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot

Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot

Video monitoring robot

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/AlphaBot