AXE120 - MICRO ROBOT KIT

The PICAXE micro-robot system provides an exciting, economical introduction to the world of robotics. The system can be fully customised by the end user, with the capacity to add 5 input sensors and 4 output devices (in addition to the default motor/gearbox outputs). The micro-robot base unit consists of a plastic enclosure (120 x 80mm) which houses the 4 AA batteries (not supplied), the two central 0.46W motors and the 42:1 ratio gearboxes. This base unit is then fitted with the pre-soldered control board, which contains the PICAXE-18 microcontroller (can be upgraded to PICAXE-18A or 18X if desired). The PICAXE-18 microcontroller can be programmed ?on-board? by simply connecting the AXE026 download cable into the socket provided. The user can then develop their own simple BASIC or flowchart control program using the free PICAXE ?Programming Editor? software. A unique feature of the control board is it?s custom ?PWM motor speed controller? chip. This controls the speed of the motors, which gives the user fully programmable speed control of the micro-robot. This allows the micro-robot to move in any direction at a range of user-selected speeds. Various ?add-on? modules for the micro-robot are also separately available (modules can be used simultaneously if desired). These include line follower, infra-red control and ultrasonic range finding options. Naturally the user can also build their own sensors to produce their own custom robot! AXE120 Contents: ? PICAXE micro-robot control PCB (printed circuit board) ? Micro-robot chassis/gearbox unit ? 4 M2.5 6mm screws