NEX ROBOTICS SPARK V ATMEGA16 Hardware Manual page 9

SPARK V ATMEGA16 Hardware Manual
Operational Modes:
Standalone (Autonomous Control)
PC as master and robot as slave
Distributed (multi robot communication)
Communication:
USB Communication using FT232 USB to Serial Converter
Simplex infrared communication (From infrared remote to robot)
ZigBee (IEEE 802.15.4) (Wireless) (Robots to Robots and Robots to PCs )(Optional)
Dimensions:
Diameter: 15cm
Height: 7cm
Power:
6 AA size NiMH rechargeable batteries (Batteries not included)
Onboard Smart Battery Controller charges the battery in intelligent way and also monitors the
battery charge level when robot is in operation.
Locomotion:
Two 60 RPM DC geared motors and caster wheel as support
Built-in clutch protection for the motors from non continuous stalling of the wheel
Top Speed: 66cm/second
Optional Accessories:
Servo mounted Ultrasonic range sensor for 180 degree scan
Servo mounted directional light intensity sensor for 180 degree scan
Two position encoders
MaxBotix EZ series ultrasonic range sensors
XBee wireless module
Software Support:
GUI Based control, AVR studio, WINAVR
Microsoft robotics studio Visual Programming Language (will be launched shortly)
Requires:
AC adaptor with exact 12VDC with 1Amp. current rating for battery charging.
6 NiMH rechargeable batteries
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