UNO32 based Open-Robot

Created Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:08:16 +0000 by abotics

abotics

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:08:16 +0000

Recently I purchased an UNO32 board and decided to play around with the idea of integrating it with my Open-Robot platform. I like the idea of an open source board and one based on a PIC32. It was very easy to get the board working and the MPIDE is easy to use as well.

I've attached a short video of Open-Robot driving around using the UNO32.

Abe

Trev

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 01:49:31 +0000

Cool!

slayer1991

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:44:31 +0000

are you using PWM to drive the motors?

KM6VV

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:12:34 +0000

Nice avoidance!

What sensors are you using?

Maybe you could post some stills, and a peek at the code?

Thanks!

Alan KM6VV

abotics

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:31:13 +0000

Sorry, but I have not been on the forum for some time. To answer the first question below.

are you using PWM to drive the motors?

Yes I am using PWM to drive the two GM-8 gearmotors. I used a Toshiba h-bridge from Pololu. http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/713

Onto the second question below.

Nice avoidance! What sensors are you using? Maybe you could post some stills, and a peek at the code? Thanks! Alan KM6VV

Alan, I am using a Sharp (GP2Y0D810Z0F ) proximity sensor from Pololu because they've soldered it to a nice carrier PCB. http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1134 You can find additional information on my website if you're interested. www DOT abotics DOT com

Regards, Abe

KM6VV

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:45:53 +0000

Thanks for the URL. I've seen it before. Too bad they don't make one with a miniature connector, rather then the DIP-like pins. However, they are closer spaced, and it's cheep!

Alan KM6VV

abotics

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:12:45 +0000

Yes, the price is definitely right.

Abe