This AlphaBot2 robot kit is designed to use with an Arduino compatible board UNO PLUS. It features rich common robot functions including line tracking, obstacle avoiding, ultrasonic ranging, infrared remote control, Bluetooth communication, etc.
Thanks to the highly integrated modular design, it is fairly easy to assemble by a snap, no soldering, no wiring. After a few minutes spent on hardware assembling, you're almost there, our open source demo codes are ready to help you get started fast.
UNO PLUS is a development board compatible with the Arduino UNO R3, an improved & enhanced alternative solution for Arduino UNO R3.
UNO PLUS Vs UNO R3:
UNO PLUS | UNO R3 | Remarks | |
Operating voltage | 5V/3.3V | 5V | Dual voltage level to support more shields |
Reset | Lateral | Vertical | Lateral button is easier to use when connecting with shield |
Bootloader switch | Yes | None | The board can be configured to run program immediately when power-up by the switch |
USB connector | Micro USB | USB Type B | Micro connector is more commonly used, and shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting |
DC jack | Low profile | Normal height | Shields won't be blocked anymore while connecting |
Power output header | Yes | None | Providing 5V/3.3V power output OR common-grounding with other boards |
3.3V power output | 800mA Max | 150mA Max | UNO PLUS features higher driving capability |
Oscillator | Crystal oscillator | Ceramic resonator | Crystal oscillator is suit for applications where accurate clock reference is required |
ADC channel | 8 | 6 | CFG used as ADC6 by configuration, and ADC7 from the Reserved PIN |
Connecting with prototype breadboard | Supported | Not supported | Solder pads is provided for DIY interfaces to connecting with prototype breadboard |
USB driver | Compatible with all main systems | Doesn't compatible with WIN7/WIN8 Express Edition | Driver will never failed to install thanks to the onboard FT232 |
Firmware fixing | Supported | Not supported | Firmware can be fixed by using the onboard FT232, no extra programmer is needed |
AlphaBot2 Features
AlphaBot2 employs a 2-layer structure to provide excellent stability and compatibility.
AlphaBot2-Base, the lower base chassis:
- 5-ch infrared sensor, analog output, combined with PID algorithm, stable line tracking
- Onboard modules like line tracking, obstacle avoiding, needs no messy wiring
- TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver, compared with L298P, it's more efficient, more compact, and less heating
- N20 micro gear motor, with metal gears, low noise, high accuracy
- Onboard RGB LEDs, true color lighting, pretty cool
AlphaBot2-Ar, the upper adapter board for controller:
- Onboard Arduino interface, into which Arduino controller can be directly plugged
- 0.96inch 128x64 yellow/blue dual color OLED
- TLC1543 AD acquisition chip
- PC8574 I/O expander, avoid I/O shortage
- Xbee connector, for connecting dual-mode Bluetooth module
What's on the UNO PLUS
1. ATMEGA328P-AU |
2. AMS1117-3.3 : 3.3V voltage regulator |
3. NCP1117ST50T3G : 5V voltage regulator |
4. FT232RL : USB to UART convertor |
5. Arduino interface |
compatible with standard Arduino interface with two additional analog inputs A6 (config the CFG), A7 |
solder pads provided, supports prototype breadboard |
6. ICSP interface |
7. MICRO USB connector : for uploading program OR serial port debugging |
8. Power output header : 3.3V OR 5V, voltage level configured by the onboard power configuration switch, used as power output OR common-grounding with other boards |
9. FT232 pins : for burning Bootloader into the microcontroller |
10. DC input : 7V ~ 12V |
11. Reset button |
12. Power indicator |
13. Serial port Rx/Tx indicator |
14. User LED |
15. 500mA fast self-recovery fuse |
16. Power configuration : for configuring the operating voltage |
17. Bootloader selection switch |
turn ON : the board will reset when power-up OR other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC |
turn OFF : the onboard program runs immediately when power-up, and the board will not reset when other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC |
What's on the AlphaBot2-Base
1. AlphaBot2 control interface: for connecting sorts of controller adapter board |
2. Ultrasonic module interface |
3. Obstacle avoiding indicators |
4. Omni-direction wheel |
5. ST188: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor, for obstacle avoiding |
6. ITR20001/T: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor, for line tracking |
7. Potentiometer for adjusting obstacle avoiding range |
8. TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver |
9. LM393 voltage comparator |
10. N20 micro gear motor reduction rate 1:30, 6V/600RPM |
11. Rubber wheels diameter 42mm, width 19mm |
12. Power switch |
13. Battery holder: supports 14500 batteries |
14. WS2812B: true color RGB LEDs |
15. Power indicator |
What's on the AlphaBot2-Ar
1. AlphaBot2 control interface: for connecting AlphaBot2-Base |
2. Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields |
3. Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino compatible controller |
4. Xbee connector: for connecting dual-mode Bluetooth module, remotely control the robot via Bluetooth |
5. IR receiver |
6. PC8574: I/O expander, SPI interface |
7. Arduino peripheral jumpers |
8. TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip |
9. Buzzer |
10. 0.96inch OLED SSD1306 driver, 128x64 resolution |
11. Joystick |
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Shipping list
- AlphaBot2-Ar (adapter board) x1
- AlphaBot2-Base (base chassis) x1
- Ultrasonic sensor x1
- IR remote controller x1
- FC-20P cable 8cm x1
- USB type A plug to micro B plug cable x1
- AlphaBot2-Ar screws x1