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be expanded to support additional peripherals as we add them. Once you've installed the library,
you can program the RedBot using the "Arduino Uno" board option--no board definition files
needed.
Suggested Reading
If you still need to assemble your RedBot, visit our
instructions.
Please Note: The RedBot Assembly Guide also includes instructions on how to hook up
Wheel Encoder (not included in the RedBot Kit).
We also have a RedBot Experimental guide
cool things!
Before you go any further, you should probably make certain that you're familiar with these other
topics:
What is an Arduino?
understand what that means.
Installing the Arduino IDE
help you out.
Installing an Arduino Library
RedBot library. This tutorial will show you how.
Accelerometer basics
out more about accelerometers, check out this guide.
Analog to digital conversion
will help you interface with them and make the most of the data you get back.
Pulse width modulation (PWM)
uses PWM to control the speed of the motors. It's probably a good idea to be familiar with the
concept.
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I C - The RedBot Accelerometer, which ships with the RedBot kit, uses I
with the RedBot. While the accelerometer is accessible through the library with no knowledge
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of I C required, if you want to get more out of it, you can check out this tutorial.
Exploring XBees and XCTU
are the way to go. This tutorial will help show you how to set them up.
Hardware
RedBot Mainboard
that will help you get your RedBot moving and doing
- Since the RedBot is based off the Arduino platform, it's a good idea to
- If you don't have the Arduino software installed, this guide will
- To get the most out of the RedBot, you'll want to install our
- One of the core sensors for the RedBot is an accelerometer. To find
- Many useful sensors for the RedBot will be analog. This guide
- The RedBot includes two headers with PWM signals, and
- If you want to add remote controllability to the RedBot, XBees
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RedBot Assembly Guide for detailed
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C to communicate