Specification
Microcontroller
- Atmel ATMEGA16A as Master microcontroller
Sensor
- Three white line sensors (extendable to 7)
- Three analog IR proximity sensors (20cm)
- MaxBotix EZ Series ultrasonic range sensor (Optional)
- Two position encoders (extendable to four)
- Battery voltage sensing
- Servo mounted sensor pod (optional)
Indicators
- 2 x 16 Characters LCD
- Indicator LEDs
- Buzzer
- Battery low indication with seperate buzzer and LED
Control
- Autonomous Control
- PC as "Master" and Robot as "Slave" in wired or wireless mode
Communication
- Wireless ZigBee Communication (2.4GHZ) (Optional)
- USB Communication
Dimensions
- Diameter: 15cm
- Height: 7cm
- Weight: 1000gms
Power
- 7.2V, 600mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack.
- Onboard Battery monitoring and intelligent battery charger
Battery Endurance
- 1 hours while motors are operational at 75% of time
Locomotion
- Two DC geared motors in differential drive configuration and caster wheel at front as support
- Top Speed: 15 to 20 cm / second
Software Support
- Microchip Studio
- GUI based control
- Programm i.e. Hex file loading using AVR bootloader utility from NEX Robotics via USB port (no need of seperate programmer)
Note: MaxBotic EZ series ultrasonic range sensor and ZigBee wireless modules need to buy seperately, these are not included in Spark V Robot order
Kit Contents
- Spark V Robot with all sensor mentioned in specification
- Documenetaion CD
- USB Cable
- 12V/1Amp Charging Adaptor
SPARK V Robot Control GUI for controlling robot in wired and wireless mode
