SparkFun Inventor's Kit for RedBot

Description

The SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for RedBot is a great way to get started with two motor robotics and sensor integration using the Arduino programming language. The SIK for RedBot includes everything you need to complete nine circuits that will teach you how to drive your RedBot, have it follow lines, control it remotely, and more. This kit doesn’t require previous programming or electronics experience but it is recommended that you possess an understanding of or desire to learn about robotics.

The SparkFun RedBot is a great way to get your feet wet in the world of robotics. However, once you have assembled your RedBot, you may be at a loss as to where to go from there. The on-line SIK for RedBot Digital Guide (in the Documents section below) contains step by step instructions of how to connect each circuit and assemble the kit into a full-fledged robot with all of the included parts. Full example code is provided and explained and even includes troubleshooting tips if something goes wrong. Once you’ve mastered each experiment, you can take what you’ve learned and apply it to creating your own robot platform.

The kit does not require any soldering and is recommended for anyone curious about robotics or if you have used the original SparkFun Inventor’s Kit and are looking for the next step in programming education.

Note: The Experiment Guide in the Documents section below includes full example to code to get your RedBot functioning and moving as quickly as possible.

Circuit Examples:

Circuit 1: Software Install and Basic Test
Circuit 2: Drive Forward
Circuit 3: Turning
Circuit 4: Push to Start & Making Sounds
Circuit 5: Bumpers
Circuit 6: Line Following with IR Sensors
Circuit 7: Encoder
Circuit 8: Accelerometer
Circuit 9: Remote Control

Kit Includes:

1x SparkFun RedBot Mainboard
1x Shadow Chassis
1x SparkFun RedBot Sensor – Accelerometer
2x SparkFun RedBot Sensor – Mechanical Bumper
3x SparkFun RedBot Sensor – Line Follower
1x SparkFun RedBot Buzzer
2x Hobby Gearmotor – 140 RPM
2x Wheel – 65mm (Rubber Tire)
1x Wheel Encoder Kit
5x Jumper Wire – 3-pin, 6″
1x SparkFun USB Mini-B Cable – 6 Foot
1x SparkFun Mini Screwdriver
4x AA Alkaline Battery – 1500 mAh

Documents:

Schematics:

RedBot Mainboard
Accelerometer
Mechanical Bumper
Line Follower
Buzzer

Eagle Files
RedBot Arduino Library
Shadow Chassis Assembly Guide
SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for RedBot Experiment Guide
Wishlist
GitHub
GitHub Library

Additional information