Description
- Waveshare AlphaBot2 Robot Building Kit for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
- Integrates seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
- Offers line tracking, obstacle avoidance, remote control
- Assembles easily with modular, solder-free design
- Enhances stability with dual-layer structure
- Ideal for educational and hobbyist robotics exploration
The Waveshare AlphaBot2 Robot Building Kit for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B is an advanced robotics kit designed to integrate seamlessly with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. This kit offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities typical of modern robotics, including line tracking, obstacle avoidance, and remote control via Bluetooth, infrared, or WiFi. Additionally, it supports video monitoring capabilities. The kit’s modular design ensures ease of assembly, requiring no soldering or complex wiring, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.
The AlphaBot2 features a dual-layer structure that enhances stability and compatibility. The lower base chassis, known as AlphaBot2-Base, is equipped with a five-channel infrared sensor that provides stable line tracking through an analog output and PID algorithm. It also includes a TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver, which is more efficient and compact compared to traditional models, and N20 micro gear motors known for their low noise and high accuracy. The base is further enhanced with RGB LEDs for true color lighting effects.
The upper adapter board, AlphaBot2-Pi, is designed to interface with the Raspberry Pi, providing stable 5V power through an LM2596 voltage regulator. It includes a TLC1543 AD acquisition chip for analog sensor integration and a PCA9685 servo controller for smooth pan head rotation. The CP2102 UART converter facilitates easy control of the Raspberry Pi via UART.
This kit is ideal for educational purposes and hobbyists interested in exploring robotics and programming. It provides a practical platform for experimenting with various robotic functions and control methods, offering a hands-on learning experience in robotics and electronics.
View moreWhat’s Included
- 1x Waveshare AlphaBot2 Robot Building Kit for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
- 1x AlphaBot2-Pi (adapter board)
- 1x AlphaBot2-Base (chassis)
- 1x RPi Camera (B)
- 1x Micro SD card 16GB
- 1x Power adapter US standard 5V/3A micro
- 2x SG90 servo
- 1x 2 DOF pan and tilt kit
- 1x IR remote controller
- 1x FC-20P cable 8cm
- 1x USB type A plug to micro B plug cable
- 1x 15pin FFC 25cm
- 1x AlphaBot2-Pi screws
- 1x Micro SD card reader
- 1x Screwdriver
- 1x Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Links
Website
AlphaBot2 robot building kit for Raspberry Pi 3 Model B – Wiki
Specifications
- BCM2837B0, 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53
- 1GB RAM
- 10/100 Ethernet port
- 802.11n WiFi NIC
- Bluetooth 4.1 and 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)
- AlphaBot2 employs a 2-layer structure for excellent stability and compatibility
- 5-channel infrared sensor, analog output, combined with PID algorithm for stable line tracking
- Onboard modules for line tracking and obstacle avoidance, no messy wiring needed
- TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver, more efficient, compact, and less heating compared to L298P
- N20 micro gear motor with metal gears, low noise, high accuracy
- Onboard RGB LEDs for true color lighting
- LM2596 voltage regulator provides stable 5V power to the Pi
- TLC1543 AD acquisition chip allows the Pi to use analog sensors
- PCA9685 servo controller for smooth pan head rotation
- CP2102 UART converter for easy control of the Pi via UART
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