C Control PRO-BOT128 + C-Control PRO 128 Unit + Voltcraft® USB programming cable Kit 190406 User Manual

Product codes
190406
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6. System description
a) Performance features
The PRO-BOT128 is a programmable microcomputer equipped with numerous sensors and mounted on a chassis with differential drive. With
proper programming, the PRO-BOT128 is a fully functional small robot able to recognize external influences and react to them. At the same time,
the PRO-BOT128 offers an ideal basis for own expansions with respect to sensors and actors, e.g. for competitions. The power is supplied by
4 NiCd/ NiMH rechargeable batteries (or temporarily and with restrictions, 4 high-quality alkali-manganese batteries)
b) Chassis and drive
The robot PRO-BOT128 runs on a differentially driven chassis which allows it to turn in place and drive into the desired direction. The advantage
of this type of drive is that rotations and steering motions do not require more space than the robot's own diameter. Its round design in connection
with the differential drive also prevents it from getting stuck in corners.
The drive motors consist of high-quality industrial motors with a long service life and a very good degree of effectiveness. This results in long
operating times with one battery charge. The transmissions consist of one pinion each with 10 teeth on the motor shaft and two step wheels with
10/50 and 12/50.
Two reflex light barriers per drive wheel allow path measuring or speed control in connection with an encoder disk (affixed on the center gear
wheel).
c) Sensors, actors and extensions
The following sensors and actors allow the programmer to develop very complex interactions with ambient stimulations and manifold reactions.
Sensors
• 2 light sensors
• 2 odometers
• 1 line sensors
• 1 touchless IR anti-collision sensor (ACS)
• 1 sound sensor
• 1 sensor for the operating voltage
Actors
• 2 DC electronic drives with continuous speed adjustment forward/backward
• 1 beep for emitting sound signals
• 4 status LEDs
• 1 line LED for the line sensor
Expansions
• 64K I²C EEProm
• Experimental circuit board