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==Principle of the Experiment==
 
==Principle of the Experiment==
 
*There are various kinds of Robot cars, such as robot car of tracking, barrier, Bluetooth control, which with different functions and need to adopt different sensors.  
 
*There are various kinds of Robot cars, such as robot car of tracking, barrier, Bluetooth control, which with different functions and need to adopt different sensors.  
 
*However, all those Robot cars are basically controlled in the same way, that is, moving in four directions.  
 
*However, all those Robot cars are basically controlled in the same way, that is, moving in four directions.  
 
 
*Here we adopt two-wheel drive structure. By control the rotation of two wheels, we can achieve moving forward and backward, or spinning. Of course, it needs auxiliary wheel to keep balance.  
 
*Here we adopt two-wheel drive structure. By control the rotation of two wheels, we can achieve moving forward and backward, or spinning. Of course, it needs auxiliary wheel to keep balance.  
 
*This car has a simple structure, including wheels, body and control system.  
 
*This car has a simple structure, including wheels, body and control system.  
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==Installation==
 
==Installation==
*'''Step1''':Firstly, assemble the wheels and motors with the frame and screws, them fixate them on A1.  
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*'''Step1''':
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**Adopt '''Motor fixation base''' to fixate the two '''N20 gear motors ''' on the '''Structure-A1'''. 
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**Assemble the '''Wheels''', '''tyres''' and '''Couplings''', then install them with the fixated '''N20 gear motor'''.
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[[File:Cubestep1.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep1.jpg||600px|center]]
*'''Step2''':Insert A2 into the slot of A1, connect B1 on the top of A1, connect A3 on the bottom of A1, then use A4 to fixate.  
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*'''Step2''':
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*Insert '''Structure-A2''' into the slot of the two sides of '''Structure-A1'''.
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*Use two '''Structure-A4''' to fixate the bottom of '''Auxiliary wheel''' on the '''Structure-A3'''.
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*Prepare '''Structure-A3''' and '''Structure-B1''' from up to down as the picture shows below.
 
[[File:Cubestep2.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep2.jpg||600px|center]]
*'''Step3''':Connect B2 and C1 on the two sides of B1 respectively.  
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*'''Step3''':
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*Fixate the'''Structure-B2''' and '''Structure-C1''' on the two sides.
 
[[File:Cubestep3.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep3.jpg||600px|center]]
*'''Step4''':Connect the nRF antenna, stack the nRF with the Core module, then connect them with the battery on the Robot base board; Use the screws to fixate the base board on B1.  
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*'''Step4''':
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*Stack the following modules on the'''[[Microduino-Robot]]'''. 
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**Core module: '''[[Microduino-Core]]'''
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**Communication module: 
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***Under Joypad mode, the communication module is '''[[Microduino-nRF24]]'''('''Install the antenna firstly''')
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***Under Bluetooth mode, the communication module is '''[[Microduino-BT]]'''
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*Connect '''Battery''' to the '''Battery interface''' on the base of '''[[Microduino-Robot]]'''.
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*Connect two '''N20 gear motors''' to the A.A/A.B motor interfaces on the base of '''[[Microduino-Robot]]'''.
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*Fixate '''[[Microduino-Robot]]''' on'''Structure-B1''' with screws.  
 
[[File:Cubestep4.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep4.jpg||600px|center]]
*'''Step5''':Fixate C2 on the corresponding position of A1.
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*'''Step5''':
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*Fixate '''Auxiliary wheels''' on '''Structure-C2''' with two '''Structure-C3'''. 
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*Insert the '''Structure-C2''' to the front side.
 
[[File:Cubestep5.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep5.jpg||600px|center]]
*'''Step6''':Connect D1 into the top position where the interface of B2 and C1 lies, then connect D2 into the slot where the front of B2 and C1 lies. After the installation, you can tear off the antenna and stick it to the right position you like on the car.   
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*'''Step6''':
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*Insert'''Structure-D2''' to the back side and stick the antenna.
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*Put the '''Structure-D1''' on the top and by here, congratulations! You just completed the installation.   
 
[[File:Cubestep6.jpg||600px|center]]
 
[[File:Cubestep6.jpg||600px|center]]
  
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*'''If stacking the nRF module and start, the system will enter the Joypad control mode by default, otherwise, it'll enter the Bluetooth mode. '''
 
*'''If stacking the nRF module and start, the system will enter the Joypad control mode by default, otherwise, it'll enter the Bluetooth mode. '''
  
===Guide for Joypad Contro.l===
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===Guide for Joypad Control===
 
*For the installation, you can refer to the following page: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started]'''
 
*For the installation, you can refer to the following page: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started]'''
  
 
*'''Joypad Communication Mode Configuration '''*
 
*'''Joypad Communication Mode Configuration '''*
*For the mode configuration, you can refer to the following page: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started #.E9.80.9A.E8.AE.AF.E6.A8.A1.E5.BC.8F Communication Protocol Configuration]'''
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*For the mode configuration, you can refer to the following page: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started#Communication_Protocol_Configuration  Communication Protocol Configuration]'''
**When we use [[Microduino-nRF24]] as the '''communication module''', for the Joypad, it can choose '''nRF mode''' correspondingly.  
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**When we use '''[[Microduino-nRF24]]''' as the '''communication module''', for the Joypad, it can choose '''nRF mode''' correspondingly.  
  
 
*'''Instruction of Joypad Battery Use '''*
 
*'''Instruction of Joypad Battery Use '''*
*For the battery use, you can refer to: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started #Step-2_.E7.94.B5.E6.B1.A0.E9.80.9A.E7.94.B5 Power-on via Battery]'''
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*For the battery use, you can refer to: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started#Step-3:Power-on_via_battery Power-on via Battery]'''
  
 
===Guide for Bluetooth Control===
 
===Guide for Bluetooth Control===
*Bluetooth control APP download: [[File:cubeblue.rar|blue cube.zip]]
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*First of all, download remote control APP(Android): '''[[File:mTank.rar]]'''
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*Confirm that the version of your phone is above Android 4.3 and the Bluetooth is open.  
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*Search the Bluetooth device named '''"Microduino"''', and connect to it.
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*Then you can control it remotely by APP.
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*For details, please refer to '''[[mRobot]]'''
  
 
==Code Description==
 
==Code Description==
 
*Find the configuration file in " user_def.h ".     
 
*Find the configuration file in " user_def.h ".     
 
*The following codes can configure the channel under nRF mode, which needs to keep consistent with Joypad controller.  
 
*The following codes can configure the channel under nRF mode, which needs to keep consistent with Joypad controller.  
*For the Joypad's nRF mode channel configuraton, you can refer to: [https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started #nRF.E6.A8.A1.E5.BC.8F.E9.80.9A.E9.81.93.E9.85.8D.E7.BD.AE Channel Configuration of nRF Mode]
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*For the Joypad's nRF mode channel configuraton, you can refer to: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started#Channel_Configuration_of_nRF_Mode Channel Configuration of nRF Mode]'''
 
<source lang = "cpp">
 
<source lang = "cpp">
 
#define NRF_CHANNEL 70  //nRF channel   
 
#define NRF_CHANNEL 70  //nRF channel   
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*The following codes can configure the throttle and the corresponding steering channel.
 
*The following codes can configure the throttle and the corresponding steering channel.
*For the corresponding channel, you can refer to: [https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started #Step-5_.E9.80.9A.E9.81.93.2F.E6.93.8D.E4.BD.9C.E8.AF.B4.E6.98.8E Channel/Operation Description]
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*For the corresponding channel, you can refer to: '''[https://wiki.microduino.cc/index.php?title=Microduino-Joypad_Getting_started#Step-6:_Channel.2FOperation_Description Channel/Operation Description]'''
 
<source lang = "cpp">
 
<source lang = "cpp">
 
#define CHANNEL_THROTTLE  2 //Throttle channel  
 
#define CHANNEL_THROTTLE  2 //Throttle channel  
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</source>
 
</source>
  
==Video==
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== FAQ==
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*Q:'''How to choose Joypad mode or Bluetooth mode for this CUBE robot? '''
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**A:You don't have to select manually but stack nRF24 module when power-on. The system will enter the Joypad mode by default, or it'll enter Bluetooth mode. 
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*Q:'''What type of battery does the CUBE robot support? '''
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**A:It supports 3.7V 1S lithium battery.
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*Q:'''How to connect the motors? '''
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**A:You can connect the two motors to the A.A/A.B interfaces respectively.
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*Q:'''Does my phone support Bluetooth control? '''
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**A:It is supportable for phones of Android 4.3 or higher.
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Latest revision as of 03:13, 30 March 2017

Outline

  • Project: Open Source Electric Drive Cube Robot
  • Objective: To make a Cube Robot car
    • Can be controlled by Joypad.
    • Also can support Bluetooth APP control.
  • Difficulty: Middle
  • Time-consuming: 2-Hour
  • Maker: PKJ

Bill of Material

Bill of Modules(Joypad mode)

Module Number Function
Microduino-Core 2 Core module
Microduino-USBTTL 1 Program download module
Microduino-nRF24 2 Wireless communication module
Microduino-Joypad 1 Remote control module
Microduino-TFT 1 Display module
Microduino-Robot 1 Drive board

Bill of Module(Bluetooth mode)

Module Number Function
Microduino-Core 1 Core module
Microduino-USBTTL 1 Program download program
Microduino-BT 1 Bluetooth communication module
Microduino-Robot 1 Drive board

Other Material

Component Number Function
Frame of the Robot car 1 Body of the car
Screw 18 Fixation
Nut 8 Fixation
Micro-USB cable 1 Download program
47mm wheel+ motor fixing seat 2 Car wheels
N20DC speed-down motor 2 Drive wheels
3.7V Li-ion battery 1 Power supply
Boxz Materials.jpg

Principle of the Experiment

  • There are various kinds of Robot cars, such as robot car of tracking, barrier, Bluetooth control, which with different functions and need to adopt different sensors.
  • However, all those Robot cars are basically controlled in the same way, that is, moving in four directions.
  • Here we adopt two-wheel drive structure. By control the rotation of two wheels, we can achieve moving forward and backward, or spinning. Of course, it needs auxiliary wheel to keep balance.
  • This car has a simple structure, including wheels, body and control system.
    • 1)The wheels adopt two speed-down motors with large torque, which can have PWM speed adjustment to make sure easy control.
    • 2)The body of the car adopts wood with a size of 8cm*8cm*8cm.
    • 3)The whole control system contains four parts:
  • CPU
    • Adopt Microduino-Core as the core. Just like the CPU of a computer, it can analyze and process complicated things.
  • Wireless commmunciation
    • Adopt Microduino-nRF24 wireless communication scheme with fast communication response and the control range of about 50m in the open area.
    • Or adopt Microduino-BT wireless communication scheme, which can work with phone APP to directly control. The control range is about 20m in the open area.
  • Motor control
    • Adopt a group of built-in DC motor drive unit on the Microduino-Robot, and a unit can drive two motors.
  • Power supply system
    • Adopt a built-in sing-cell Li-ion battery management unit on the Microduino-Robot to manage charging and discharging function.

Program Download

Programming

  • Stack Microduino-Core and Microduino-USBTTL together, then use the USB cable to connect the USBTTL module for program uploading.
    • Note: Please upload programs before stacking all modules together.
  • Open Arduino IDE for Microduino development environment. (For the buildup, please refer to: AVR Core:Getting started )
  • Make sure the right board(Microduino-Core Atmega328P@16M,5V) and the relevant port number(COMX)
  • Open the " Robot_Microduino.ino " program in the downloaded projects.
  • Click "→" and upload the program to the development board.

Installation

  • Step1:
    • Adopt Motor fixation base to fixate the two N20 gear motors on the Structure-A1.
    • Assemble the Wheels, tyres and Couplings, then install them with the fixated N20 gear motor.
Cubestep1.jpg


  • Step2:
  • Insert Structure-A2 into the slot of the two sides of Structure-A1.
  • Use two Structure-A4 to fixate the bottom of Auxiliary wheel on the Structure-A3.
  • Prepare Structure-A3 and Structure-B1 from up to down as the picture shows below.
Cubestep2.jpg


  • Step3:
  • Fixate theStructure-B2 and Structure-C1 on the two sides.
Cubestep3.jpg
Cubestep4.jpg


  • Step5:
  • Fixate Auxiliary wheels on Structure-C2 with two Structure-C3.
  • Insert the Structure-C2 to the front side.
Cubestep5.jpg
  • Step6:
  • InsertStructure-D2 to the back side and stick the antenna.
  • Put the Structure-D1 on the top and by here, congratulations! You just completed the installation.
Cubestep6.jpg

Instructions of the Remote Control

  • If stacking the nRF module and start, the system will enter the Joypad control mode by default, otherwise, it'll enter the Bluetooth mode.

Guide for Joypad Control

  • For the installation, you can refer to the following page: [1]

Guide for Bluetooth Control

  • First of all, download remote control APP(Android): File:MTank.rar
  • Confirm that the version of your phone is above Android 4.3 and the Bluetooth is open.
  • Search the Bluetooth device named "Microduino", and connect to it.
  • Then you can control it remotely by APP.
  • For details, please refer to mRobot

Code Description

  • Find the configuration file in " user_def.h ".
  • The following codes can configure the channel under nRF mode, which needs to keep consistent with Joypad controller.
  • For the Joypad's nRF mode channel configuraton, you can refer to: Channel Configuration of nRF Mode
#define NRF_CHANNEL 70  //nRF channel
  • The following codes can configure the throttle and the corresponding steering channel.
  • For the corresponding channel, you can refer to: Channel/Operation Description
#define CHANNEL_THROTTLE  2 //Throttle channel 
#define CHANNEL_STEERING  1 //Steering channel
  • The following codes can revise the speed ratio of the two wheels.
    • The range is between -1 and 1.
    • Set as -1, the maximum speed ratio, clockwise.
    • Set as 1, the maximum speed ratio, anti-clockwise.
    • If the car cannot go straightly, you should reduce the speed ratio of the lower wheel.
#define motor_fixL 1  //Speed correction (-1 to 1)
#define motor_fixR 1  // Speed correction (-1 to 1)

FAQ

  • Q:How to choose Joypad mode or Bluetooth mode for this CUBE robot?
    • A:You don't have to select manually but stack nRF24 module when power-on. The system will enter the Joypad mode by default, or it'll enter Bluetooth mode.
  • Q:What type of battery does the CUBE robot support?
    • A:It supports 3.7V 1S lithium battery.
  • Q:How to connect the motors?
    • A:You can connect the two motors to the A.A/A.B interfaces respectively.
  • Q:Does my phone support Bluetooth control?
    • A:It is supportable for phones of Android 4.3 or higher.