The Eurobot Kit from Rapid Electronics bundles core components for your competition winning robot in one convenient package. It consists of an Arduino UNO for real-time control and programmability, a complete robot drive system, and a big red button emergency stop switch (as required by the rules).
73-4443 the Arduino UNO is a very successful and compact microcontroller board which is ideal for real-time control of robots. Programming software is freely available online, you simply have to connect the UNO to a PC or laptop and start designing your software. It has ample GPIO pins to control motors and read sensors. Plus it is easy to expand with an enormous range of add-on boards available or design your own using the very detailed information provide by the large Arduino community.
70-6403 the 12V robot drive system comprises an MDS25 dual H-bridge driver board, 2 x EMG30 motors with mounting brackets, and 2 x 100mm wheels with 26mm wide rubber tyres for plenty of traction. The motors have Hall effect sensors attached which allows the driver board to pass detailed position information back to the Arduino, essential for precision control of your bot. The drive system is suitable for robots up to 5kg with plenty of power when you need it.
28-3989 the emergency stop button is provided to comply with the rules of the Eurobot competition. It has one set of normally open and one set of normally closed contacts. For those difficult moments when your robot runs amok or threatens world domination.
This package solves the basic control and movement problem allowing your team to focus on the challenges set by the Eurobot competition.
- Arduino UNO is supported by a wealth of add-on boards
- Programming information and examples from strong online community
- RD02 12V drive system for power with precision
- Motor controller has 5V regulator (300mA) to power the UNO
- Twist-to-reset emergency stop switch ensures compliance with competition rules
