RTX (Robotic Tracked eXplorer) - A basic object avoiding robot.

The RTX was conceived almost one year ago. It is a simple, relativly low budget object avoiding robot using the Sharp IR sensor. The origional plan involved the tamiya track kit, but was modified as the tracks wore out. a new version is being planned around the Scooterbot II found at www.budgetrobotics.com . 

 

Parts List:

• Tamiya dual motor gearbox: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHA15&P=M
• Tamiya universal plate set: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXHA16&P=7
• Tamiya track set: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXBFP9&P=M
• Solarbotics L298 motor driver kit: http://www.solarbotics.com/products/k_cmd/
• Arduino USB board: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=666
• Sparkfun arduino sheild kit: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=7914
• Sharp GP2Y0A21YK Infrared sensor: http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=242
• Futaba S3003 servo: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH288&P=ML
• 6 cell rechargable battery: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJHT3&P=7

Tools:

• 15w Soldering Iron
• Side cutters
• Needle nose pliers
• Silver solder
• Computer with usb port
• USB 2.0 to USB type B cable
• Multimeter
• Battery charger
• Clean workspace: (Note this is not a clean workspace)

Further instructions to follow