Information:

- Sensors detect features of their environment
- Actors engage actively in their environment
- The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the robot's primary processor
- Omni-wheels permit movement in any direction
- A flow chart represents a computer program in simple, graphical form
- See also www.graupner-robotics.de

Specification

Diameter approx. 210 mm
Height approx. 170 mm
Weight approx. 1000 g
Dimensions of CPU board approx.48 x 98 x 15mm

CPU board

Atmel ATmega128 controller
16 MHz plus128 KB flash memory for programs
4 KB RAM memory for data
4 KB EPROM non-volatile memory for data
I²C Bus for expansion units, e.g. LCD screen
2 x on-board buttons
2 x on-board LEDs
8 x analogue inputs for analogue sensors (e.g. distance sensors, line sensors)
8 x digital inputs for digital sensors (e.g. sensors, bumper, emergency OFF)
6 x motor outputs (forward / reverse, 255 increments each), typically for DC motors up to 600 mA
The inputs can be switched as outputs at the TTL level by software

Programming

New movements and sensor / actor processing can be programmed in the C++ computer language, or using a flow chart.

Recommended accessories

Order No. R7100 2 x 6-NiMH 1100 battery, 7.2 V / 1.1 Ah
Order No. R7001 Plug-type battery charger, 7.2 V, 120 mA