Overview

This kit comes with controller board R3 PLUS, AlphaBot robotic platform (line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, IR control), and ultrasonic sensor.

While utilizing R3 PLUS as controller board, this kit is based on the Arduino software/hardware open source platform. Combined with the modular design, it’s an ideal platform to get started with Arduino robot.

R3 PLUS Features

The R3 PLUS is an Arduino-Compatible microcontroller development board.

AlphaBot Features

• Raspberry Pi/Arduino interfaces, works with either one separately, or both
• Arduino extend header, supports Arduino shields
• Modular design, plug-and-play modules like line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, etc. eliminating the trouble of connecting mess wires.
• LM298P motor driver with diode protection circuit, more safety
• LM2596 voltage regular, provides stable 5V power to the Raspberry Pi/Arduino
• TLC1543 AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors

What’s on the R3 PLUS

1. ATMEGA328P-AU
2. AMS1117-3.3
   3.3V voltage regulator
3. NCP1117ST50T3G
   5V voltage regulator
4. FT232RL
   USB to UART convertor
5. Arduino interface
   • compatible with standard Arduino interface with two additional analog inputs A6 (config the CFG), A7
   • solder pads provided, supports prototype breadboard
6. ICSP interface
7. MICRO USB connector
   for uploading program OR serial port debugging
8. Power output header
   3.3V OR 5V, voltage level configured by the onboard power configuration switch, used as power output OR common-grounding with other boards
9. FT232 pins
   for burning Bootloader into the microcontroller
10. DC input
    7V ~ 12V
11. Reset button
12. Power indicator
13. Serial port Rx/Tx indicator
14. User LED
15. 500mA fast auto-recovery fuse
16. Power configuration
    for configuring the operating voltage
17. Bootloader selection switch
    • turn ON: the board will reset when power-up OR other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC
    • turn OFF: the onboard program runs immediately when power-up, and the board will not reset when other USB devices were detected connecting to the PC

What’s on the AlphaBot Mainboard

1. Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi
2. Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino
3. Motor interface
4. Ultrasonic module interface
5. Servo module interface
6. Obstacle avoidance module interface
7. Speed measuring interface
8. Battery holder: supports 18650 batteries
9. Reserved power input (not soldered): for connecting other external power supply
10. Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields
11. UART interface: for connecting Bluetooth module, to control the robot remotely via Bluetooth
12. SPI interface: for connecting NRF24L01 wireless module
13. Line tracking module interface
14. TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
15. LM298P: dual H bridge motor driver chip, up to 2A current
16. Anti-reverse diode
17. Power switch
18. LM2596: 5V regulator
19. Power indicator
20. UART switch: turn on to enable serial communication between Raspberry Pi and Arduino
21. IR receiver: control the robot remotely via infrared
22. Raspberry Pi/Arduino selection: select the Raspberry Pi or Arduino to control the robot peripherals

Photos

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mainboard

AlphaBot mainboard back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot mobile robot back view

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot mobile robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot multi-function robot

AlphaBot + Raspberry Pi

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

AlphaBot-Pi Raspberry Pi robot

Examples

Infrared line tracking robot

Infrared obstacle avoidance robot

Ultrasonic obstacle avoidance robot

Infrared/Bluetooth remote control robot

Video monitoring robot

Note: photos are FOR REFERENCE ONLY, the other boards/modules/accessories are NOT included in the price.

Development Resources

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/AlphaBot

Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/R3_PLUS

Selection Guide

Note:
AlphaBot requires a control board, Arduino OR Raspberry Pi, if you don’t have one in hand, please consider the other kits which includes a control board.
AlphaBot-Pi Acc Pack requires the control board Raspberry Pi, if you don’t have one in hand, please consider the all-in-one kit: AlphaBot-Pi, AlphaBot-Pi3 B+