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Jonathan Oxer: /* Battery Options */

2015-01-10T06:52:08Z

Battery Options

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	It is also possible to use a 7.2V lithium cell as a battery for the SimpleBot.		It is also possible to use a 7.2V lithium cell as a battery for the SimpleBot.


			[[SimpleBot\|Back to SimpleBot]]

Jonathan Oxer: /* Main Components */

2015-01-01T06:55:28Z

Main Components

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	The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:		The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:

	* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial port /dev/ttyS99. Comes with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five]] library installed.		* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial port /dev/ttyS99. Comes with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five] library installed.

	* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. It can be loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware for direct control from the Pi.		* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. It can be loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware for direct control from the Pi.

Jonathan Oxer: /* History */

2015-01-01T06:54:50Z

History

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	The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot Pi", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].		The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot Pi", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].

	This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including [http://twitter.com/alecthegeek Alec Clews] (software setup), [http://twitter.com/geekscape Andy Gelme], and ~~of course~~ [http://twitter.com/jonoxer Jon Oxer].		This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including [http://twitter.com/alecthegeek Alec Clews] (software setup), [http://twitter.com/geekscape Andy Gelme], and [http://twitter.com/jonoxer Jon Oxer].

	== Main Components ==		== Main Components ==

Jonathan Oxer: /* SimpleBot Shield */

2014-12-22T05:33:06Z

SimpleBot Shield

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	* 4 WS2812B RGB LEDs, aka "NeoPixels". Data pin is pin D6, LEDs are daisy chained from there. Can be used for ambient effects, feedback, or as signals which are received via the light sensor.		* 4 WS2812B RGB LEDs, aka "NeoPixels". Data pin is pin D6, LEDs are daisy chained from there. Can be used for ambient effects, feedback, or as signals which are received via the light sensor.
	* 5 Analog input pins (also usable as digital) broken out on screw terminals, along with power and ground.		* 5 Analog input pins (also usable as digital) broken out on screw terminals, along with power and ground.
	* Breakout for [http://freetronics.com/imu9]Freetronics IMU9 module] (not supplied).		* Breakout for [http://freetronics.com/imu9 Freetronics IMU9 module] (not supplied).
	* "Serial" 4 pin breakout for connecting other devices.		* "Serial" 4 pin breakout for connecting other devices.

Angus Gratton: /* SimpleBot Shield */

2014-12-22T04:53:14Z

SimpleBot Shield

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	The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides easy connections for the following hardware:		The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides easy connections for the following hardware:

	* 2 ~~marked~~ "motor" hobby ~~servos~~ connected to pins D9 & D10.		* 2 specially located "motor" hobby servo pinouts, connected to pins D9 & D10.
	* 4 additional hobby servo pinouts, pins D2,D3,D5,D6.		* 4 additional hobby servo pinouts, pins D2,D3,D5,D6.
	* Dedicated 6V linear regulator for ~~servos~~ (hobby servos usually run better on 6V than 5V).		* Dedicated 6V linear regulator for servo power (hobby servos usually run better on 6V than 5V).
	* Ultrasonic Rangefinder Sensor connected to pin D8.		* Ultrasonic Rangefinder Sensor connected to pin D8.
	* LDR connected as voltage divider to pin A0, provides voltage indication of ambient light level. Can be bent directionally to provide a directional light sensor.		* LDR connected as voltage divider to pin A0, provides voltage indication of ambient light level. Can be bent directionally to provide a directional light sensor.

Angus Gratton: /* History */

2014-12-22T04:52:30Z

History

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	The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot Pi", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].		The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot Pi", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].

	This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including Alec Clews (software setup), Andy Gelme, and of course Jon Oxer.		This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including [http://twitter.com/alecthegeek Alec Clews] (software setup), [http://twitter.com/geekscape Andy Gelme], and of course [http://twitter.com/jonoxer Jon Oxer].

	== Main Components ==		== Main Components ==

Angus Gratton at 04:51, 22 December 2014

2014-12-22T04:51:55Z

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	* For a brief summary of the SimpleBot, see the [[SimpleBot]] page instead.		* For a brief summary of the SimpleBot, see the [[SimpleBot]] page instead.
	* For a discussion of setting up SimpleBot's software, see the [[SimpleBot Initial Software Configuration]] page.		* For a discussion of setting up SimpleBot's software, see the [[SimpleBot Initial Software Configuration]] page.

			== History ==

			The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot Pi", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].

			This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including Alec Clews (software setup), Andy Gelme, and of course Jon Oxer.

	== Main Components ==		== Main Components ==
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	* The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides an easy breakout for sensors connected to the PiLeven.		* The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides an easy breakout for sensors connected to the PiLeven.

	== ~~History~~ ==		=== Raspberry Pi ===

	~~The SimpleBot we are building is actually the "SimpleBot~~ Pi~~", the fourth revision of the [http://github.com/ajfisher/simplebot SimpleBot designs] created by [http://twitter.com/ajfisher Andrew Fisher].~~

	This evolution of SimpleBot has also had input from [http://twitter.com/projectgus Angus Gratton], who designed the PiLeven and SimpleBot shield, and other members of the [http://hackmelbourne.org Melbourne Hackerspace] - including Alec Clews (software setup), Andy Gelme, and of course Jon Oxer.

	=~~= Raspberry Pi~~ ==

	The Raspberry Pi is set up to run the node.js [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five Johnny Five library], which provides easy access to the hardware connected to the PiLeven (and abstracted via the Firmata framework).		The Raspberry Pi is set up to run the node.js [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five Johnny Five library], which provides easy access to the hardware connected to the PiLeven (and abstracted via the Firmata framework).
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	As the Arduino IDE can be a little unwieldy to use remotely on the Raspberry Pi, we have also installed a tool called [http://inotool.org/ inotool] that makes it simple to build and upload Arduino sketches from the command line. Check the inotool documentation for more details.		As the Arduino IDE can be a little unwieldy to use remotely on the Raspberry Pi, we have also installed a tool called [http://inotool.org/ inotool] that makes it simple to build and upload Arduino sketches from the command line. Check the inotool documentation for more details.

	== PiLeven ==		=== PiLeven ===

	[[File:PiLeven.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:PiLeven.jpg\|400px]]
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	For more information on PiLeven, see the [http://www.freetronics.com.au/pages/pileven-getting-started-guide PiLeven Getting Started Guide] and also the [https://github.com/freetronics/PiLeven/wiki/Direct-Control-with-Firmata wiki article on using PiLeven with Firmata]. Note that the Raspberry Pi software for PiLeven is already installed on the image we supply at the MiniConf.		For more information on PiLeven, see the [http://www.freetronics.com.au/pages/pileven-getting-started-guide PiLeven Getting Started Guide] and also the [https://github.com/freetronics/PiLeven/wiki/Direct-Control-with-Firmata wiki article on using PiLeven with Firmata]. Note that the Raspberry Pi software for PiLeven is already installed on the image we supply at the MiniConf.

	== SimpleBot Shield ==		=== SimpleBot Shield ===

	[[File:SimpleBot shield mounted.jpg\|400px]]		[[File:SimpleBot shield mounted.jpg\|400px]]
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	* "Serial" 4 pin breakout for connecting other devices.		* "Serial" 4 pin breakout for connecting other devices.

	== ~~Power Source~~ ==		== Battery Options ==

	[[File:SimpleBot batteries in pack.jpg\|100px]]		[[File:SimpleBot batteries in pack.jpg\|100px]]

Angus Gratton: /* PiLeven */

2014-12-22T04:51:19Z

PiLeven

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	== PiLeven ==		== PiLeven ==

	[[File:PiLeven.jpg]]		[[File:PiLeven.jpg\|400px]]

	The [http://freetronics.com/pileven PiLeven] is a 100% Arduino Uno compatible board in a Raspberry Pi form factor. It connects using the internal Raspberry Pi serial port, but can be programmed identically to an Arduino Uno connected via USB.		The [http://freetronics.com/pileven PiLeven] is a 100% Arduino Uno compatible board in a Raspberry Pi form factor. It connects using the internal Raspberry Pi serial port, but can be programmed identically to an Arduino Uno connected via USB.

Angus Gratton: /* Main Components */

2014-12-22T04:45:54Z

Main Components

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	The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:		The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:

	* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial port /dev/ttyS99.		* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial port /dev/ttyS99. Comes with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five]] library installed.

	* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. ~~To use the PiLeven with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five]] library or a similar high-level control library it is usually~~ loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware.		* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. It can be loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware for direct control from the Pi.

	* The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides an easy breakout for sensors connected to the PiLeven.		* The [http://github.com/freetronics/simplebot_shield SimpleBot Shield] provides an easy breakout for sensors connected to the PiLeven.

Angus Gratton: /* Main Components */

2014-12-22T04:45:05Z

Main Components

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	The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:		The SimpleBot has 3 main components, stacked up as follows:

	* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial.		* Raspberry Pi Model B+ runs Linux and can run any high-level programming language. Connects to Wifi via the attached adapter. Communicates with the PiLeven via serial port /dev/ttyS99.

	* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. To use the PiLeven with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five]] library or a similar high-level control library it is usually loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware.		* [http://freetronics.com/pileven Freetronics PiLeven] is an Arduino-compatible board that mounts on top of the Raspberry Pi. To use the PiLeven with the [http://nodebots.io NodeBots] [https://github.com/rwaldron/johnny-five Johnny-Five]] library or a similar high-level control library it is usually loaded with the [http://firmata.org/ Firmata] firmware.