Within the electronics systems and mechatronics programs at Texas A&M University is the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL). The focus of the lab is in the development of space based technologies, robotics, and STEM education outreach. Lead by undergraduate students, MISL develops and hosts various workshops. This project is based on the YAP Krisys Robotics Workshop. It teaches students the fundamentals of engineering when applied to a robotic system operating on the Texas Instruments CC3200 LaunchPad. This project will enable you to design, construct, and program a unique three-wheeled autonomous robot capable of following a current through a wired course.
Build SetupThe Krysis robot consists of a sensor board mounted on front end of the PVC board. A CC3200 LaunchPad mounted on the top center of the PVC board. An H-bridge mounted on the back end of the PVC board. Wheels attached to dual motors mounted on the bottom of the PVC board. A battery pack mounted on the bottom center of the PVC board. And a ball bearing acting as a front wheel mounted on the bottom of PVC board.
The Krysis robot can be designed and put together in any manner that the builder sees fit. A wide wheel base will perform better in a track with more turns and cornering. Likewise a narrow wheel base would be better in a straight line track. To achieve the most optimal performance it is recommended that the sensor board be very close to the ground and as far away from the wheel as possible. Be creative!!!
Below is the wiring configurations. Follow carefully! Wires for the motor and the battery pack might have to be soldered on. Schematics for building sensor board will be posted below.
The program for this robot was written on Energia. Before writing code make sure to install and setup energia to be compatible with the CC3200 LaunchPad. Video instructions for Installing and setting up energia can be found at iot.tamu.edu/itest. The program analyzes the inputs from the sensors board to control the motors. A sample code will be posted at the bottom of the page.
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