B166ER

This is a quick and dirty update, mostly copied from my website  http://www.obscurereality.org/?page_id=19

I'm redoing it from the ground up. 

B1-66ER is my first robot from scratch, and a massive learning experience. This page will document it’s progress from it’s current prototype state to completion.

Coming up with what I want it to do has been a challenge itself. The very basics are a no-brainer, obstacle avoidance and interaction. But what interaction? I’ve got a few ideas.. maybe a ‘pet’ of sorts. I’ll improve this page when I’ve got a better grasp on everything.

Now that it’s moving on it’s own, I’ll be adding more modes to it. Sentry and Light Seeking come to mind. Not sure what else though.

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Goals:

• Obstacle avoidance
• Personal interaction of some kind
• Self sufficient via solar power/charging station (solar will be easier I think)

TODO:

• Add bump sensors
• Give it the ability to choose which direction is best based on it’s surroundings
• Build a Shield to get rid of the breadboard once prototyping is done
• Headlights – Turn on/off depending on ambient light (Almost done)
• Ability to ‘look’ around. At the moment the Ping))) is stationary. Maybe I’ll add some IR range finders
• Clean up the sketch, and comment the crap out of it.
• Think of more advanced things for it to do.
• Give it modes. Will be chosen via toggle switches. Roving mode done.

Parts(so far):

• Ping))) Ultrasonic sensor from parallax
• Scooterbot II base from Budgetrobotics
• Arduino
• Small breadboard
• 2 AAA battery holders