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PARALAX GROWBOT INSTALL
Install motors, wheels, and the acrylic base
PARALAX GROWBOT SOFTWARE
Then a small program was shown to test the motors to ensure proper connections and software installation.
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We will discuss the building of this Arduino robot step by step, first step is the basic installation of the chassis, motors and Arduino/motor shield. We’ll use stepper motor for smooth, quiet operation. The distance measured is then displayed on a small OLED. The sensor is attached to a servo so the robot can pan left and right to take several measurements. Make decision on which direction it will take (forward, backward, left or right) based on the longest distance available.Measure distance from various directions (forward, 90 degree left & right, 45 degree left & right.Avoid obstacles by moving in different directions based on best available paths.Move forward, backward, turn 90 degree left & right and turn 45 degree left & right.It’ll be able to detect and avoid obstacles as they roam around. This Arduino robot is designed to be autonomous. The laser sensor will allow us to obtain more accurate and reliable data.
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In this article, we will further improve the functionality of the robot by making it mobile and adding laser range finder (LRF) to allow the robot to detect objects and measure distances.
PARALAX GROWBOT HOW TO
In the previous posts, How To Make Your Own Robot and How To Make Your Own Robot (Part 2), we showed a simple way to build your own robot from scratch using Arduino UNO R3. Well, this Parallax laser Arduino robot would come in very handy! You need furniture ASAP but you don’t have measure tape with you.