Data Sheet

88 : circuit 5a
PROJECT 5
Ah, robots. One of the most iconic and
exciting electronics applications. In
this project, you will learn all about DC
motors and motor drivers by building
your own robot! You’ll first learn motor
control basics. Then you’ll control a
tethered robot by sending it commands
over serial. Last, you will unleash your
robot by removing the tether and making it
autonomous! By adding a distance sensor,
the robot can learn how to avoid obstacles.
NEW COMPONENTS INTRODUCED
IN THIS PROJECT
• TB6612FNG MOTOR DRIVER
• SWITCH
• DC GEARMOTOR
• WHEEL
NEW CONCEPTS INTRODUCED
IN THIS PROJECT
• INPUT VOLTAGE
• INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
• H-BRIDGE MOTOR DRIVER
• ASCII CHARACTERS
• CONVERTING STRINGS
• AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
YOU WILL LEARN
• HOW TO CONTROL A MOTOR
USING A MOTOR DRIVER
• HOW TO SEND SERIAL COMMANDS
TO CREATE A REMOTE-CONTROLLED
ROBOT
• HOW TO BUILD A ROBOT THAT
USES SENSORS TO REACT TO ITS
ENVIRONMENT
A B C
MOTOR BASICS
REMOTE-CONTROLLED ROBOT
AUTONOMOUS ROBOT
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