Feature

Description

4 - Way Battery
Connector

Socket provided to run the robot via the onboard batteries or from another power source (such as a bench supply)

2 - Way Charger
Socket

When the switch is in the charge position power supplied to the charge socket will recharge the onboard batteries.

Opto Encoders

Open collector opto inputs which are connected to interrupt capture pins on the MCU. These inputs are normally connected to the outputs from the drive train encoders.

LED1  & LED2

Status LED’s, software programmable but by default used to indicate power on and activity on the RX line.

CPU

Atmel AT90s8515 Microcontroller (MCU)

Motor Output

2 Channel DC motor outputs.12v with max. (stall) current of 3A per channel.

RX Module

Plugin slot for wirless communications module. Specificy 418Mhz or 413Mhz when ordering.

TX Module

Optional plugin socket for wireless transmission module. Specify 418Mhz or 433Mhz. Note: The RX and TX unit must be on separate frequencies if both are used.

Programmer/
Debugger/SPI

Socket can be used for general purpose I/O (5) as well as programming, and debugging (bi-directional communications via cable) and SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface).

H-Bridge

Power drive for the motors.

Expansion Port

15-Way header for general purpose I/O (13).

Switch

On, Off or Charge