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Basic stamp micro hightower robot + PICAXE18X board
Meet the Micro Hightower, the multi-layer protoboard robotic platform named after that big guy in the nerd movies. This is another newly designed product I have just completed. It was inspired by the Boe Bot and has some added features which takes it to the next level ( literaly ). Unlike the Mini Hightower robot, it was designed for smaller microcontroller boards such as PICAXE or anything that will fit. The platforms are 3" x 4". The motors are mounted with heavy duty velcro and easily removed. This is a complete setup using the PIC 18 pin High Power Project board (CHI-035) with a Software CD and 8 pages of instructions and schemaics (all freeware).The microcontroller board can be mounted with velcro for easy removal for other projects. This board features the PICAXE 18X processor.L 293D dual H bridge setup, and 4 FET drivers (1.5A). I am new at PIC so haven't tried one out yet, but found it the most cost effective board designed for small robotic kits with alot of easy built in on board options. It features up to 5 inputs (2 analog which can be changed to digital) and 8 outputs (2 for motors and 4 for the FETs). It is well documented and easy to modify. I am a home robot builder and not a big company. I designed this for hobbiests,home electronic expermenters, and students after alot of research last year with as many options I could think of. It has lots of room for expansion ( up ) and is designed for small rooms and apartments. Some experience would be helpful, and includes a AA x 4 battery box with 4 rechargable batteries. Sorry not available in kit form yet. Pre-assembled only.
OPTION # 2 Solar Charger and Assist A 2 cell ( 2.25" x 6" each ) Solar Panel is also available as an add on for an additional $20. It is mounted on a lexon panel with hardware included. It can be easily mounted in back of the processor board above the omniwheel. The parallel output is 9V at 240 ma and is perfect for charging the battery or running a processor board. I have used with Parallax boards. It does not have enough current to run the servos. =
1 - 3" x .5" Velcro Strip (for processor board)
2 - Servo Motors converted to DC motors
1 - CHI-035 PICAXE 18X High Power Project Board with PICAXE18X and L293D chips included)
1 - RS-232 plug in programming cable jack adaptor (homemade, cable not included)
1 - 3 AMP mini toggle switch (for power)
