ALPHABOT2 -Pi BUILD GUIDE

Introduction

The Alphabot2 is a small compact 2 wheel robot with many easy to connect accessories. The Alphabot2 requires no soldering or extra wiring, all you have to do is snap your connectors together in the right place. The Alphabot2 is perfect for beginners in robotics to help the user grasp a basic understanding of electronics and their interactions. The ALphabot2 does not include the raspberry pi, this has to be purchased seperately.

Specifications

Alphabot2 Base equipped with:

  1. Ultrasonic module interface
  2. AlphaBot2 control interface
  3. Obstacle avoiding indicators
  4. 2 roller wheels
  5. ST188: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor
  6. ITR20001/T: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor
  7. Potentiometer
  8. TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver
  9. LM393 voltage comparator
  10. N20 micro gear motor reduction rate 1:30, 6V/600RPM
  11. Rubber wheels
  12. Power switch
  13. Battery holder: supports 14500 batteries
  14. WS2812B: true color RGB LEDs
  15. Power indicator

Alphabot2 Pi platform equipped with:

  1. AlphaBot2 control interface
  2. Raspberry Pi interface
  3. Servo interface
  4. USB TO UART
  5. LM2596: 5V voltage regulator
  6. TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip
  7. PCA9685: servo controller
  8. CP2102: USB TO UART converter
  9. Joystick
  10. IR receiver
  11. Buzzer

User Manual

Waveshare has created a manual for your Alphabot2-Pi, that is easy to follow and provides links to beginner projects and code.
You can find the manual here:
Alphabot2 Pi