Quantity | Component name | |
1 | × | Bluetooth Module HC-05 In order for the robot to communicate with a remote control over the phone. |
1 | × | MPU 9250 A high precision gyro that helped with positioning of the robots. |
1 | × | L293D Motor Driver IC Basic Motor Driver IC that can be easily wired to control two motors |
10 | × | JST Connectors Connectors bought were all pre-made and didn't require additional modifications |
4 | × | Block Terminals Helps with easy removal of wires |
3 | × | Fuses 5A As a protection for the current draw of the entire robot. |
1 | × | Panel Mount Fuse Holder This helped with quick and easy access to the robot's main power fuse. |
1 | × | 200 RPM Planetary Gear Motors These motors were salvaged from spare machinery that helped reduce the cost greatly |
1 | × | Arduino Mega R3 This was chosen due to its large number of digital and analog inputs and outputs |
2 | × | Batteries 2200 mah This capacity was enough for this robot. Full charge lasted and entire day of testing the robot |
1 | × | Voltmeter To be able to view the voltage level of the battery |
2 | × | Toggle Switches Switches to control the main power from the batteries and RGB leds |
1 | × | RGB Light Strip Light was meant mostly for aesthetics |
5 | × | IR Sensors Basic IR modules |
5 | × | IR Leds and Recievers These were bought in order to bring about extensions to the existing IR sensors. |
1 | × | High Current Silicone Wires These were chosen due to their high current carrying capacity that helped cope with the problem of over heating |
1 | × | Perfboard We selected a high quality perfboard in order to match the looks |