=== Minibots

!MiniBots are low-cost training platforms that allow robotics development in Java using advanced capabilities such as machine vision and navigation.
     * The computing platforms supported are from [https://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi] and include:
          * $5 [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/pi-zero/ RPiZero] 
          * $10 [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w/ RPiZero W]
          * More powerful $35 [https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b/ RPi3]
     * A [http://tenetics.com/?page_id=146 PiBotZero I/O board] connects the raspberry pi to common robotic sensors and actuators
     * A good source for connecting cables is [https://www.amazon.com/DIYmall-Femle-Female-Dupont-Jumper/dp/B01ESSMNRW here]
     * Chassis choices include:
          * $12 [http://www.banggood.com/2WD-Smart-Robot-Car-Speed-Detection-Chassis-Kits-With-20-Grid-Encoder-p-918237.html 2WD+caster Chassis]
          * $18 [http://www.banggood.com/4WD-Smart-Robot-Car-Chassis-Kits-With-Strong-Magneto-Speed-Encoder-p-917007.html 4WD Chassis]
          * $50 [https://www.pololu.com/product/1550 Rover 5 tank chassis] (has [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/retired/11578 meccanum wheel option]!) [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10336 $60 option]
          * $55 [http://www.banggood.com/T100-DIY-WIFI-Smart-Tank-Chassis-Intelligent-Aluminum-Robot-Car-For-Arduino-p-1019658.html T100]
          * $300 [http://www.andymark.com/peanut-chassis-robot-drive-system-p/am-3417.htm Peanut]

==== Setup
* [http://tenetics.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/PiBot-Zero-Manual.pdf Hardware Manual]
* [wiki:PiBotHardware Hardware Specifications]
* [wiki:PiBotOsInstallation Pi Zero/OS Configuration]
* [wiki:PiBotDev Dev Environment Configuration]

==== Components
* [wiki:MiniBotUltrasonic Ultrasonic Range Sensor]
* [wiki:MiniBotDrive Drive System]
* [wiki:PiBots Other Minibot Resources]

==== Coding for the Mini Bot
* [wiki:MiniBotRobocodeAPI MiniRobo API]
* [wiki:MiniBotWPILibAPI MiniWPI API]