Arduino Robotics Part-II

Welcome to the Part-II of Arduino Robotics course! In this course, you will learn how to design, build, and program robots using the Arduino platform.

Arduino is an open-source electronics platform that is designed for building interactive projects. It consists of a microcontroller board, software, and a community of users who share their ideas and projects.

In this course, you will start with the basics of electronics and programming and learn how to use various sensors and actuators to build your own robots. You will also learn how to program the robots using the Arduino programming language, which is based on C++.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills and knowledge to build your own custom robots that can perform a variety of tasks. Whether you are interested in hobby robotics, or automation, or just want to learn a new skill, this course is the perfect starting point for you. So let's get started and dive into the exciting world of Arduino Robotics!

Index from Chapter 8 - Chapter 13

Chapter 8: Explorer-Bot 

How the Explorer-Bot Works 

● R/C Control 

● Powerful Motors 

● Current Sensing

● Video-Enabled 

● Xbee-Enabled 

Parts List for the Explorer-Bot 

Building the Frame 

● Specs

● Adding Battery Bracket

● Cut Top Frame Brackets

● Cut Top Frame Braces 

● Cut and Bend Main Frame Piece 

● Add Crossbar and Mount Caster Wheel

Building the Motor Controller

● Current Sensing and Limiting 

● H-bridge Design

Setting Up the Arduino

● Connecting the H-Bridges 

● Setting Up Xbee 

● Testing the Xbees

● Adding a Camera 

● Pan and Tilt

● Make First Bracket 

● Make Second Bracket

Loading the Code

Summary 

Chapter 9: RoboBoat

Some Words in Advance

Parts List for the RoboBoat

● Polystyrene Foam 

● Epoxy Resin 

● Gloves

● Fiberglass Fabric 

● Glue 

● Styrofoam Cutter and Razor Knife 

● Miscellaneous

The RoboBoat Design

Assembling the Boat

● The Templates

● Gluing the Templates on the EPS/XPS Board 

● Cutting Out the Segments 

● Gluing the Segments Together 

● Inserting the Foam Anchors 

● The Coating

● Applying the Finish 

● The Fins 

● Painting 

● The Deck

● Completing the Assembly

The Propulsion Assembly

● The Baseplate

● The Pivot

● The Tube

● The Rudder Horns

● The Motor 

● The Servo

● The Pushrods

Electronics

● The Heart of the System: The ArduPilot PCB 

● The GPS Module 

● The Electronic Speed Controller (ESC)

● The Motor 

● The Rudder Servo 

● The Battery Pack 

● Assembling the Electronics 

Software and Mission Planning 

● GPS Receivers 

● The Software

● Installing the Software 

● Mission Planning 

Putting It All Together 

● Integrating the System 

● Ships Ahoy!

Troubleshooting

● The Thrust of the Motor/Propeller Is Not Sufficient

● The Motor Does Not Start 

Summary 

Chapter 10: Lawn-Bot 400 

How the Lawn-bot 400 Works 

● Lawn Mower Deck

● High-Capacity Batteries

● Steel Frame 

● Dump-Bucket

● Pneumatic Tires

● Headlights

● Failsafe 

Tools and Parts List 

● Lawnmower

● Parts Lists

The Wheels 

● Front Caster Wheels 

● Rear Drive Wheels 

● Installing Sprockets

The Frame

The Drive-Train

● Motor Mount Brackets

● Installing the Chain

The Motor Controller

● Buying a Motor Controller

● Cooling Fans

● Motor Controller feedback

The Arduino 

● Securing Connections for a Bumpy Ride 

The Failsafe 

● R/C Toggle Switch 

● Power Relays

● Avoiding an R/C Failsafe

Making Connections 

The Code

Adding Cosmetics and Accessories

● Painting 

● Headlights

● Dump Bucket

● Lawnmower Kill-Switch 

Summary 

Chapter 11: The Seg-Bot

How the Seg-Bot Works

● Inertial Measurement Unit

● Steering and Gain 

● Engage Switch

Parts List for the Seg-Bot 

Selecting the Right Sensors 

● 33v Power

● Accelerometer 

● Gyroscope

● Gyroscope Versus Accelerometer Summary 

● Filtering the Angle 

Making the IMU Adapter Board

Selecting the Motors

● Electric Brake Removal 

● Motor Mounting Position 

Selecting the Motor Controller

● SoftwareSerial Library

● Sabertooth Simplified Serial

The Batteries 

● Sealed Lead-Acid

● Charging 

● 12v Supply

The Frame

● Frame Design 

● Building the Frame 

Inputs

● Steering 

● Gain 

● Engage Switch

● Level-Start

● Mounting the Inputs to the Frame 

Installing the Electronics 

● Soldering the Inputs 

● Wiring the Connections 

Reviewing the Code

● The sample_accel() Function 

● The sample_gyro() Function

● Checking the Angle Readings

● The calculate_angle() Function 

● The read_pots() Function

● The auto_level() Function 

● The update_motor_speed() Function 

● The time_stamp() Function

● The serial_print_stuff() Function 

● The Full Code

Testing

Summary 

Chapter 12: The Battle-Bot 

Robotic Combat Is Born 

● Battle-Bot Rules and Regulations

● No Price Limit!

Parts List for the Battle-Bot 

Input Control 

● Fly Sky CT-6: The $32, 5-ch*, 24GHz Radio Alternative 

The Electronics 

● The Arduino 

● The Motor Controllers

The Frame

● To Buy or Build? 

● Modifying the Wheels 

● Building the Frame 

The Drive Train 

● Gearing 

● Chain Tensioning Nut

Batteries 

Securing Electronics

● Protecting Your Brains

● Making Connections 

The Code

● Armor

● Weapons

● Additional Information 

Summary 

Chapter 13: Alternate Control 

Using Processing to Decode the Signals 

Parts List for Alternate Control 

Selecting the Input

Processing Prerequisites 

Following Protocol 

Examining the Processing Sketch 

● Explanation

● Testing Processing 

Examining the Arduino Sketch

Summary 

In Part-I of this course, we have some basic concepts and in this, we are covering all the advanced topics.  If you have not enrolled in Part-I yet then first clear all basics from there and then enroll here to have complete detail on this topic

Arduino Robotics Part-I