Details
Overview
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 Features
- BCM2837, 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- 1GB RAM
- 10/100 Ethernet port
- 802.11n WiFi NIC
- Bluetooth 4.1 & Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- HDMI port
- USB 2.0 interface x 4
- Micro SD card slot
- Combined 3.5mm audio jack and composite video
- 40-pin GPIO interface
- Camera interface (CSI)
- Display interface (DSI)
- Upgraded power management, supports more peripherals (requires a 2.5A power supply or above)
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
What's on the AlphaBot Mainboard
- Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi
- Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino
- Motor interface
- Ultrasonic module interface
- Servo module interface
- Obstacle avoidance module interface
- Speed measuring interface
- Battery holder: supports 18650 batteries
- Reserved power input (not soldered): for connecting other external power supply
- Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields
- UART interface: for connecting Bluetooth module, to control the robot remotely via Bluetooth
- SPI interface: for connecting NRF24L01 wireless module
- Line tracking module interface
- TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
- LM298P: dual H bridge motor driver chip, up to 2A current
- Anti-reverse diode
- Power switch
- LM2596: 5V regulator
- Power indicator
- UART switch: turn on to enable serial communication between Raspberry Pi and Arduino
- IR receiver: control the robot remotely via infrared
- Raspberry Pi/Arduino selection: select the Raspberry Pi or Arduino to control the robot peripherals
Photos
AlphaBot mainboard
AlphaBot mainboard back view
AlphaBot mainboard
AlphaBot mainboard back view
AlphaBot mobile robot
AlphaBot mobile robot back view
AlphaBot mobile robot
AlphaBot mobile robot
AlphaBot multi-function robot
AlphaBot multi-function robot
AlphaBot multi-function robot
AlphaBot multi-function robot
AlphaBot + Raspberry Pi
AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot
AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot
AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot
Examples
Infrared line tracking robot
Infrared obstacle avoidance robot
Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot
Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot
Video monitoring robot
Note: photos are FOR REFERENCE ONLY, the other boards/modules/accessories are NOT included in the price.
Development Resources
Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/AlphaBot
Selection Guide
| Package Contents | Products | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item | Description | AlphaBot | AlphaBot-Ar-Basic | AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth | AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack | AlphaBot-Pi |
| RPi3 B | Raspberry Pi 3 Model B | √ | ||||
| UNO PLUS | enhanced control board, Arduino compliant | √ | √ | |||
| AlphaBot chassis kit | mainboard, wheels, drivers, etc. | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Tracker Sensor | line tracking module | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Photo Interrupter Sensor | speed measuring module (2pcs) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Infrared Proximity Sensor | obstacle avoidance module (2pcs) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| IR remote controller | remotely control the robot | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| SG90 | servo | √ | √ | √ | √ | |
| Ultrasonic sensor | ultrasonic obstacle avoidance, distance measuring | √ | √ | |||
| Accessory Shield | accessories add-on board, Arduino compliant | √ | ||||
| Dual-mode Bluetooth | dual-mode Bluetooth module | √ | ||||
| RPi Camera (B) | Raspberry Pi camera, adjustable focus | √ | √ | |||
| Micro SD Card 16GB | 16GB Miro SD Card, class 10 | √ | √ | |||
| 5V 2.5A Power Adapter | RPi3 B requires 2.5A or above power supply | √ | √ | |||
Note:
AlphaBot requires a control board, Arduino OR Raspberry Pi, if you don't have one in hand, please consider the all-in-one kits: AlphaBot-Ar-Basic, AlphaBot-Ar-Bluetooth, AlphaBot-Pi
AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack requires the control board Raspberry Pi, if you don't have one in hand, please consider the all-in-one kit: AlphaBot-Pi
Quick Overview
AlphaBot Standard
Note: this product requires two 18650 batteries to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately.
- AlphaBot mainboard x1
- Tracker Sensor x1
- Photo Interrupter Sensor x2
- Infrared Proximity Sensor x2
- Motor with gearbox 2PCS x1
- AlphaBot wheel 2PCS x1
- AlphaBot acrylic chassis x1
- Motor mounting plate 4PCS x1
- omni-direction wheel x1
- 20-slots encoder disk 2PCS x1
- IR remote controller x1
- XH2.54 4cm 4Pin 2PCS x1
- XH2.54 4cm 3Pin 2PCS x1
- XH2.54 4cm 7Pin x1
- AphaBot screws x1
Additional Parts in the Kit
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B x1
- RPi Camera (B) x1
- SG90 servo x2
- 2 DOF pan and tilt kit x1
- 15PIN FFC 25cm x1
- Micro SD Card 16GB x1
- Power Adapter US Standard 5V 2.5A USB Output x1
- Micro SD Card Reader x 1 (Extra Free)
- USB type A plug to micro B plug cable x1
