Freescale Semiconductor TWR-MECH Mechatronics Board TWR-MECH TWR-MECH Information Guide
Product codes
TWR-MECH
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Software Enablement
The Tower System mechatronics board is
supported with a full range of software. StickOS
is an entirely MCU-Resident interactive BASIC
language programming environment, which
includes an easy to use editor, transparent
line compiler, interactive debugger and flash
file system. When used with the Freescale
robot, StickOS makes it easy to learn about
electromechanical designs using sensors.
supported with a full range of software. StickOS
is an entirely MCU-Resident interactive BASIC
language programming environment, which
includes an easy to use editor, transparent
line compiler, interactive debugger and flash
file system. When used with the Freescale
robot, StickOS makes it easy to learn about
electromechanical designs using sensors.
For the more advanced programmer, C is
also supported. Using the on-board OSBDM
debugger and CodeWarrior Special Suite
integrated development studio (IDE), the board
can easily be programmed in either C or
assembly (C++ is available with the CodeWarrior
Professional Suite). CodeWarrior Special
Suite plus OSBDM is a complete debugging
solution that includes flash programming, run
control (source level single step) and trace.
also supported. Using the on-board OSBDM
debugger and CodeWarrior Special Suite
integrated development studio (IDE), the board
can easily be programmed in either C or
assembly (C++ is available with the CodeWarrior
Professional Suite). CodeWarrior Special
Suite plus OSBDM is a complete debugging
solution that includes flash programming, run
control (source level single step) and trace.
Code samples make getting up and running
easy, and both the robot and the Tower
System mechatronics board are backed up
with many samples in both C and StickOS.
Basic StickOS examples are available to make
the robot walk, access various sensors, and
even reconfigure the MCU. A complete C
CodeWarrior project is available with examples
of how to make the robot walk and access
its sensors. The goal of the Tower System
mechatronics board and Freescale robot is to
help you create innovative projects as quickly
and easily as possible.
easy, and both the robot and the Tower
System mechatronics board are backed up
with many samples in both C and StickOS.
Basic StickOS examples are available to make
the robot walk, access various sensors, and
even reconfigure the MCU. A complete C
CodeWarrior project is available with examples
of how to make the robot walk and access
its sensors. The goal of the Tower System
mechatronics board and Freescale robot is to
help you create innovative projects as quickly
and easily as possible.
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Documentation
Document Title
Description
Tower System Mechatronics
Board User Guide
Board User Guide
This user guide explains how to use the TWR-MECH board to write software for
sensors to control the robot.
sensors to control the robot.
Tower System Mechatronics
Board Quick Start Guide
Board Quick Start Guide
This quick start guide will help you use the Tower System mechatronics board
as quickly and easily as possible.
as quickly and easily as possible.
Bipedal Four Degrees of
Freedom Walking Robot
Assembly Instructions
Freedom Walking Robot
Assembly Instructions
The assembly instructions will guide you in putting together the physical robot
pieces. The robot will ship with brackets, screws and motors for assembly.
pieces. The robot will ship with brackets, screws and motors for assembly.
Tower System mechatronics
board with MCF52259 32-bit
ColdFire processor and
3-axis accelerometer
Expandable with additional
plug-in sensors (pressure,
magnetometer, touch)
plug-in sensors (pressure,
magnetometer, touch)
4x PWM controlled
RC servo motors
Expressive face with
12 touch pads and
seven LEDs for user
interaction
4x AA battery holder
powers servos and logic
Custom
mechanical
hardware
Development Tools
Kit Number
Price
Includes
FSLBOT
$199
• Tower System mechatronics board
• 4x PWM controlled RC servos
• Leg mechanics and associated hardware
• Bipedal 4DOF walking robot assembly instructions
• Tower System mechatronics board user guide
• Quick Start Guide
• 4x PWM controlled RC servos
• Leg mechanics and associated hardware
• Bipedal 4DOF walking robot assembly instructions
• Tower System mechatronics board user guide
• Quick Start Guide
TWR-MECH
$99
• Xtrinsic MMA8451Q 3-axis accelerometer
• MCF52259 32-bit ColdFire processor
• MPR121 touch sensor
• Xtrinsic MAG3110 3-axis magnetometer
• MCF52259 32-bit ColdFire processor
• MPR121 touch sensor
• Xtrinsic MAG3110 3-axis magnetometer
LFDA8451
$25
The LFDA8451 is a device adapter for Freescale’s MMA8451Q 14-bit, 3-axis accelerometer
LFDA3110
$25
The LFDA3110 is a device adapter for Freescale’s MAG3110 3-axis magnetometer
1320XRFC
$79
The 1320XRFC daughter card supports direct connection to ColdFire MCU development
boards, providing an ideal platform for developing wireless applications
boards, providing an ideal platform for developing wireless applications
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Sensor Robot Features
Tower Geeks Online Community
TowerGeeks.org is an online design engineer community
that allows members to interact, develop designs and
share ideas with the Tower System.
that allows members to interact, develop designs and
share ideas with the Tower System.
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