ViPER
- Actuators / output devices: Reconfigurable
- Control method: 18F4620
- CPU: 18F4620
- Operating system: C
- Power source: 10.8VDC power pack with 5VDC regulator
- Programming language: C
- Sensors / input devices: SHARP IR sensor, Sonar possibly
- Target environment: Semi rough terrain
ViPER
Versatile Programmable Experimental Robot
ViPER is not done as of now, but I do have The Motherboard (18F4620) and the LCD board done. I am working on finishing the Motherboard and the Motor Driver board. I had to do some repair on my LCD's Backlight, as the pins themselves were not working, so I had to make a jumper cable for it.
Picture overview and explanation:
001: Overview of the entire ViPER system.
002: Motherboard, with a great picture you can read the PIC
003: LCD board with pot to adjust the brightness.
004: Fixed LCD put into socket.
005: entire system again.
More stuff soon.
The great thing about the ViPER system, is all you have to do is make a new module and connect it up to one of the 2x5 headers. That's all there is to it.
Interesting!!
Configuration
How are the 2x5 headers configured? Are they all identical copies in parallel?
Do you know about the existing drive for a modular solution? http://letsmakerobots.com/node/551
the 2x5's are configured as
the 2x5's are configured as such:
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
1: VSS
2-9: 8 bit ports
10:VDD
Only pins 1 and 10 stay in the same position, but 2-9 data pins depend on the ports on the PIC.
I was thinking of potentially making and selling these units once I get a etching system set up.
I would be glad to collaborate on the modular system.
Specification
I dont know, I would have to
Not so fast.
Nonononono. The deal is we design and build the modules from scratch. I don't understand your definition of "module" but most Pics have a built-in hardware I2C interface.
NB - I2C is a two-wire synchronous interface. One clock line and one bidirectional data line. The concept is that the Pic would BE the "add-on" for the LCD, which gives it an I2C interface.
modules I have come up
modules I have come up with:
LCD module
Motor Module
Sensor interface module
PWM module
any others?
Yes.
Loads, but this isn't the place. I'm going to post a list and some basic specs soon.
Thanks for the input. Stay on it.