Minibots

MiniBots are low-cost training platforms that allow robotics development in Java using advanced capabilities such as machine vision and navigation.

• The computing platform is ​Raspberry Pi and supports the $5 ​RPiZero to the more powerful $35 ​RPi3
• A ​PiBotZero I/O board connects the raspberry pi to common robotic sensors and actuators
• A good source for connecting cables is ​here
• Chassis choices include:
  • $12 ​2WD+caster Chassis
  • $18 ​4WD Chassis
  • $50 ​Rover 5 tank chassis (has ​meccanum wheel option!) ​$60 option
  • $55 ​T100
  • $300 ​Peanut

Setup

• ​Hardware Manual
• Hardware Specifications
• Pi Zero/OS Configuration
• Dev Environment Configuration

Components

• Ultrasonic Range Sensor
• Drive System
• Other Minibot Resources

Coding for the Mini Bot

• MiniRobo API?
• MiniWPI API?