Robotic Vehicle Kit targets educational applications.
Press Release Summary:
Supplied with RC5 remote control and battery charger, RP6V2-C Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Kit is programmable in C and is suited for universities, trade schools, high schools, and course hobby users. Robot integrates ATMEGA32 8-bit RISC microcontroller with 8 MIPS and 8 MHz clock, two 7.2 Vdc motors, and tank drivetrain that can negotiate steep ramps and obstacles. Additional features include USB interface, modular I2C bus expansion system, and 6 PCB expansion areas.
Original Press Release:
Global Specialties Introduces a New RP6V2 Robot Kit with RC5 Remote and Battery Charger
The RP6V2-C Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Kit
Yorba Linda, CA -- Global Specialties today introduced a new RP6V2 Robot Kit with RC5 remote and battery charger. The RP6V2-C is an economical autonomous mobile robot system which provides an introduction to the fascinating world of robotics. It is designed for beginners as well as experienced electronics and software developers.
Programmable in C, the RP6V2-C has many possibilities for expansion as your programming skills grow.
The RP6V2-C is ideal for educational curriculum at universities, trade schools, high schools and of course hobby users.
With an extensive manual, lots of example programs, and a huge C function library, programming is easy and you can instantly start experimenting with your robot.
Features:
ATMEGA32 8-bit RISC microcontroller with 8 MIPS and 8MHz clock
Delivered fully assembled (no soldering needed)
CD with software, 138 page manual, and many extras
AVR-GCC and RobotLoader open source software for use with Windows and Linux
Programmable in C
Receives IR codes in RC5 format from the included remote control
USB Interface for easy programming and communication
Modular I2C bus expansion system
Expansion boards may be stacked as needed
Sample C programs and huge C function library
Powerful tank drivetrain can negotiate steep ramps and obstacles
Large payload capacity
Light, collision, speed and IR-obstacle sensors integrated
Two 7.2V DC motors
625 CPR encoder resolution for precise speed regulation
Six PCB expansion areas
RP6V2-C comes with the following items:
RP6V2 robot
CD with software, user manual, and sample programs
10-pin connector
USB connector cable
USB programmer interface
High speed battery charger
RC5 remote control
Media and Pricing:
Available immediately, the RP6V2-C has a list price of $269.
For additional technical specifications, accessories, photos, videos, and support documents, visit: RP6V2-C Webpage
About Global Specialties
Since 1973, Global Specialties has been the recognized leader in innovative electronics training solutions for education and industry. Global Specialties' prototyping and trainer systems set the worldwide standard for reliability, durability and long life, designed to take the sustained use of educational, research and product testing environments. A leader in the development of integrated teaching systems, Global Specialties offers completely packaged courses including everything required for effective instruction. Global Specialties' products are available from electronics distributors worldwide.
Contact
Frank Menichello
National Director of Sales
frankm@globalspecialties.com
