Description
Icstation tracking robot car is widely used in school robotics and electronics education competitions, you can have a lot of fun and learning putting this robotics kit together and understanding the theory behind the way the Light Dependent Resistors detect the difference between the black of the line and the white of the area outside the line, if you're helping a youngster put this kit together you can instruct them in reading the resistor codes or using a multimeter to identify the ratings of the resistors so placement on the PCB is correct.
Please pay attention to the patterns on PCB, the resistances with different color rings, the polarities of capacitances, LEDs, and the mini gap on the chip, you will find the right placements. When finish assemble them, please practice to seal components to each bonding pads with own solder wires.
Installation Steps:
(1) Install metal film resistor, DIP-8P IC socket, Self-Locking switch, Potentiometer, S8550, Electrolytic capacitor, 5mm Red LED on PCB according to mark on PCB. Notice please: Pay attention to the direction of IC Socket. In addition to facilitate debugging, don't install IC LM393 temporarily.
(2) PCB placed in front. The support bolts of the caster are inserted into the hole, tighten the nuts screwed into the caster, and finally fit the caster and tighten.
(3) Install photoresistor and white LED on PCB reverse. But please make sure the distance is about 5mm between top of mecanum wheel (top of screw cap top) and photoresistor/ LED.
(4) Install 2pcs DC motors.
(5) Install battery case and wheel
(6) Test:
(6.1) Install your 2pcs AA battery.
(6.2) Press on switch. If 2pcs white LED ON, the installation is successful. If LED off, please check the welding. Pay attention to the direction of LED and other component and check pseudo Soldering.
(6.3) Power on. Check S8550 or 10ohm resistor if motor don't move.
(6.4) Install LM393 (Pay attention to the direction of IC).
Please pay attention to the patterns on PCB, the resistances with different color rings, the polarities of capacitances, LEDs, and the mini gap on the chip, you will find the right placements. When finish assemble them, please practice to seal components to each bonding pads with own solder wires.
Installation Steps:
(1) Install metal film resistor, DIP-8P IC socket, Self-Locking switch, Potentiometer, S8550, Electrolytic capacitor, 5mm Red LED on PCB according to mark on PCB. Notice please: Pay attention to the direction of IC Socket. In addition to facilitate debugging, don't install IC LM393 temporarily.
(2) PCB placed in front. The support bolts of the caster are inserted into the hole, tighten the nuts screwed into the caster, and finally fit the caster and tighten.
(3) Install photoresistor and white LED on PCB reverse. But please make sure the distance is about 5mm between top of mecanum wheel (top of screw cap top) and photoresistor/ LED.
(4) Install 2pcs DC motors.
(5) Install battery case and wheel
(6) Test:
(6.1) Install your 2pcs AA battery.
(6.2) Press on switch. If 2pcs white LED ON, the installation is successful. If LED off, please check the welding. Pay attention to the direction of LED and other component and check pseudo Soldering.
(6.3) Power on. Check S8550 or 10ohm resistor if motor don't move.
(6.4) Install LM393 (Pay attention to the direction of IC).
Features
- Icstation robot car is widely used in school electronics science education competitions, for learning about the basic knowledge of DIY soldering project, DC motor, mechanical, electronic science, sensor principle, automatic control etc.
- This DIY robotics kit is easy to assemble and solder, designed to help kids, electronic hobbyist and beginners to learn about basic knowledge of soldering simple circuits, photoelectric sensor circuit, voltage cooperator, motor driving, infrared sensor, C51 MCU, etc., teaching through lively activities, and inspire the interest in learning.
- Smart tracking car is based on the principle of the light reflectivity difference, when light emitting on the white and black items, the red LED and photoreceptor as the sensoring circuit to control the car running direction automatically, a photoresistance resistance is used to tell robot car whether it's on the right way or not, and run directly along the black tracking line.
- Motor: 2 pcs stepping motors, Tracking Line Width: 16 mm / 0.63 inch, you can use the 1.5~2.0 cm black electrical tape on the ground to design the multifarious runway. Power Supply: AA battery (not included).
- Find the English PDF User Manual in the Product information - Technical Specification - Installation Manual [pdf]