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Scribbler™ Robot
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Boe-Bot® Robot
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SumoBot® Robot Competition Kit |
Penguin |
PropellerTM QuadRoverTM
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Stingray Robot |
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Audience
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First-time programmers and roboticists
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General Robotics/ Student
Most popular robot!
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Competition Robotics/ Advanced Robotics Student
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Advanced Robot Enthusiasts
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Advanced Robot Enthusiasts
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Advanced Robot Enthusiasts
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Reference Book(s)
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Scribbler Programming Guides
(free .pdf downloads)
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Robotics with the Boe-Bot tutorial
by Andy Lindsay
319 pages
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SumoBot Manual by Jon Williams and Applied Robotics with the SumoBot by Andy Lindsay
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Penguin Programming Guide
(free .pdf download)
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Propeller QuadRover Programming Guide
(free .pdf download)
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Assumes familiarity with the Propeller microcontroller. See the Propeller Education Kit.
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Microcontroller
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BS2 OEM (inside case)
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BS2 module; accepts any 24-pin BASIC Stamp module
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Surface-mount BS2
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Surface-mount BS2PX
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Surface-mount Propeller chip
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Surface-mount Propeller chip
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Features
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Fully assembled with Demo Program, custom program with text (PBASIC) or graphics (Scribbler Program Maker GUI)
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Versatile, Expandable, and Easy to program
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For use in autonomous MiniSumo Tournaments or your own matches, breadboard for custom circuits
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Similar to the Toddler walking robot, yet much smaller. 7-segment LED offers sensor feedback.
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Fully assembled 2.5 HP 4-stroke engine and disc brakes. Bot weighs 89 pounds. Demo programs available for download. Versatile and expandable.
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Two strong DC spur gear motors, Propeller chip based control board, many mounting locations, and an easily interfaced design.
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Capabilities
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IR object detection, line following, light following, LEDs, speaker, stall sensor.
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IR Detection, light following, whiskers, servo control, piezospeaker
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IR Detection, Edge Detection, Servo Control, customizable.
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Servo control, light following, object detection with infrared, and "staying on the table"
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Remote control operation, carry/tow a payload, GPS, compass, and accelerometer data.
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Highly customizable with a sturdy support for loads and strong motors for mobility.
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Additional Support Accessories
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For full details click here.
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- Tank Tread
- PING)))™
Ultrasonic
Sensor
- Crawler Kit
- QTI Line
Follower
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- PING)))™ Ultrasonic Sensor
- Competition Ring Poster
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- PING)))™
Ultrasonic Sensor
- IR Remote
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For full details click here.
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Free online Propeller Tool Programming software, and a community of Propeller enthusiasts on our forums.
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Time Required to Assemble
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None!
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1 hour
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1 hour
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3 hours
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None
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2 hours
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Time Required to Complete Initial Programming
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Reprogrammable Preprogrammed
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40 hours
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40 hours
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4 hours -
Demo program source code available for download.
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1 hour -
Demo program source code available for download.
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None, assumes familiarity with Propeller microcontroller.
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