OSEPP ROB-01 101 Robotic Basics Kit

OSEPP ROB-01 101 Robotic Basics Kit 

The OSEPP ROB-01 101 Robotic Basics Kit is a comprehensive set designed for robotics enthusiasts and learners. This kit provides everything needed to assemble a fully functional robot from the ground up. It’s perfect for beginners and intermediate users looking to delve into robotics and electronics, offering an easy and engaging way to learn about the components and processes involved in building a robot. The Robotic Basics Kit includes high-quality parts, components, and detailed instructions that simplify the process of building a robot, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels.

Features

• Complete kit for building a robotic system.
• Includes essential components such as motors, wheels, sensors, and microcontroller support.
• Compatible with Arduino and other microcontroller platforms.
• Designed for beginners and intermediate learners.
• Includes an easy-to-follow assembly manual.
• Robotic Basics Kit Offers hands-on experience with robotics and electronics.
• Ideal for educational use and DIY projects.

Specifications:

KEY LESSONS:

Applications:

• Educational tool for learning about robotics, electronics, and programming.
• Ideal for hobbyists and DIY robotics projects.
• Perfect for building simple robots, line-following robots, or obstacle-avoiding robots.
• Can be used in classrooms, workshops, or home labs to teach robotics fundamentals.

Assembly the Robot:

1. Mount DC gear motor holder to bottom chassis Required Parts:
   • 1 x Bottom Chassis
   • 8 x Fastener A
   • 8 x Nuts
   • 2 x Motor Holder
2. Install motors Required Parts:
   • 2 x DC Gear Motor
   • 4 x Long Fastener (25mm)
   • 4 x Nuts
3. Assemble Motor Driver Required Parts:
   • 4 x Standoffs 1cm
   • 4 x Fastener B
4. Wire DC Gear Motors to Motor Driver Refer to Wiring the Robot, I – Motors section of booklet Note: Take your time with this. Important to get the wiring right.
5. Secure Motor Driver assembly on to chassis Required Parts:
   • 4 x Fastener A
6. Install Battery Holder Required Parts:
   • 1 x 18650 Battery Holder
   • 2 x Flat Head Fastener for battery holder
7. Install Ball Caster Wheel Required Parts:
   • 1 x Ball Caster Wheel
   • 2 x Fastener A
8. Assembling IR range detectors 2 Required Parts:
   • 2 x IR Detector
   • 2 x Fastener B
   • 2 x Standoff 1 cm
9. Secure IR range detectors to chassis Required Parts:
   • 2 x IR Detector assemblies
   • 2 x Fastener A
10. Install 3cm standoffs to chassis Required Parts:
    • 8 x Standoffs 3cm
    • 8 x Fastener A
11. Wiring battery holder to motor driver Refer to Wiring the Robot, I – Motors section of booklet Note: the ‘black’ wire from battery holder is connected to the same terminal as the Jumper wire Required Parts:
    • 1 x Jumper Wire 12cM for Motor Driver to UNO ICSP
12. Wiring On Off switch Required Parts:
    • 1 x Wire 12 cm
    • 1 x Twist-on Wire Connector
13. Wire On Off switch to motor driver
14. Install batteries Required Parts:
    • 2 x 18650 Lithium Battery not included with kit
15. Install power wire to motor driver Note: Red wire from photos below Required Parts:
    • 1 x Jumper 12cm for motor driver to UNO ICSP
16. Wiring IR range Detector power to motor driver Refer to Wiring the Robot, II – IR Detectors section of booklet Required Parts:
    • 2 x Pairs F/F Jumper Wires
17. Wiring IR range Detector Signal Refer to Wiring the Robot, II – IR Detectors section of booklet Required Parts:
    • 2 x M/F Jumper 15cm for IR Detector
18. Connect 6 ribbon jumpers to motor driver Note: this set will be connected to UNO board later. Important to write down which color ribbon jumper is on what pin on the motor driver!! Required Parts:
    • 6 x Ribbon Jumpers
19. Secure UNO R3 Plus onto top chassis Required Parts:
    • 1 x UNO R3 PLUS Board
    • 1 x Top Chassis
    • 4 x plastic washer (between UNO and Standoff)
    • 4 x Fastener A (for chassis frame)
    • 4 x Fastener B (for securing UNO to standoff)
    • 4 x Standoff 1cm
20. Install IR Follower Required Parts:
    • 1 x IR Follower
    • 2 x Standoffs 1cm
    • 2 x Fastener A (standoff to chassis)
    • 2 x Fastener B (to secure board)
21. Install IR Receiver Required Parts:
    • 1 x IR Receiver
    • 1 x Standoff (1cm)
    • 1 x Fastener A (to secure standoff to chassis)
    • 1 x Fastener B (to secure IR Receiver to standoff)
22. Mount On/Off Switch
23. Feed wires from bottom chassis through to top chassis
24. Secure top chassis to bottom chassis Required Parts:
    • 8 x Fastener A
25. Connect the 6 ribbon jumpers to UNO Note: This is where the recorded color codes from Step 18 comes in handy Refer to Wiring the Robot, I – Motors
26. Connect power wires to ICSP on UNO Refer to Wiring the Robot, I – Motors section of booklet
27. Connect IR (range) Detectors to UNO Refer to Wiring the Robot, I I – IR Detector section of booklet
28. Connect power wire to IR follower Refer to Wiring the Robot, III – IR Follower section of booklet
29. Connect 6 ribbon jumpers onto IR Follower then to UNO Required Parts:
    • 6 x Ribbon Jumpers Refer to “Wiring the Robot, III – IR Follower” section of booklet
30. Connect IR Receive power to IR Follower Required Parts:
    • 2 x F/F Jumper
31. Connect signal on IR Receiver to UNO Refer to Wiring the Robot, IV – IR Receiver section of booklet Required Parts:
    • 1 x M/F Jumper (15cm)
    • white jumper wire on images below
32. Attach wheels Note: If the wheels are pushed in too far, it may get jammed. Required Parts:
    • 2 x Wheels

Wiring:

I – Motors

II – IR Detectors

III – IR Follower

IV – IR Receiver

Package Include:

• 1x Uno R3 Microcontroller.
• 1x L298N Motor Driver.
• 1x IR Follower.
• 1x IR Receiver.
• 2x IR Detectors.
• 1x Top Chassis Frame.
• 1x Bottom Chassis Frame.
• 1x Ball Caster Wheel Set.
• 2x Motor Mount Set.
• 2x Motor Assembly Set.
• 8x Standoffs (3 cm).
• 13x Standoffs (1 cm).
• 2x Wheels.
• 20x 6mm Screws (main board screws).
• 1x Battery Holder Screw Set.
• 14x Nuts (for motor & battery holder).
• 2x Jumper Wires (16 cm, for motor driver to Uno ISP).
• 1x Mini USB Cable.
• 6x F/F Jumper Wires (10 cm, for IR detector/receiver).
• 2x Screw Caps.
• 1x Wire.
• 20x M/F Ribbon Jumper Wires (10 cm).
• 1x Remote Control.
• 1x ON/OFF Switch (with screw).
• 20x 6mm Screws (for chassis frame).
• 4x Plastic Washers (for UNO & standoffs).

Important Links:

Download the latest Arduino Environment Windows Installer here:
http://arduino.cc/en/main/software

Download project codes for the kit here:
http://osepp.com/files/OSEPP_Robotics_101K.zip

Basic understanding of logic gates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic_gate  

IR Library by Ken Shirriff:
https://github.com/shirriff/Arduino-IRremote