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I would really like to get started in Robotics

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Admin:
Referring to the robot they found, nope, they do not preprogram anything.

The pololu orangutan microcontroller is Atmel based.
read my posts about it here:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robotforum/index.php?topic=5.0

I stopped using the pololu because there were too many bugs in the last version of WinAVR (software for compiling a program for it). A new version has recently been released but I havnt tried it. I think the cerebellum is better.

You would need to buy a programmer for the pololu AND hook it up to the computer.

zamboniman60:
If you get a PBASIC stamp buy direct from parallax (http://www.parallax.com), middlemen make things more expensive. Plus, parallax has sensors designed for the basic stamp.

center:
For some reason this all still feels way to complicated.
If you could please make a list of everything that i would need to buy then i think i would be much better off.
Right now there are so many part numbers and names on your tutorials i have no idea if it is optional or not.
Like the MOSFETS to run the motor, and the likes.
All i want to create for my simplle beginner robot is a Photovore.
Once i get everything linked together on my chassis programming shouldn't be a problem.
I need to know what parts can go together, so if you maybe have a previous setup that you know worked and stayed in the $100-200 range then that would work also. If you could include part names or numbers it would help.
If you could do this it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Admin:
A detailed list really isn't possible. Instead, I will give you a basics list. Then you must find your own parts. After you have found each, and are sure it is want you want and can afford, come back and check with us. I wrote my tutorials not as a way to hold your hand and tell you exactly how to build a robot, but to instead guide you in the right direction and tell you what needs to be done, things to watch out for, and tricks you can do. The rest is up to you.

use my parts list to find everything:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list.shtml

list:
Microcontroller (augmented, such as the cerebellum)
Motor driver (some microcontrollers already come with it, check)
serial cable (to program with your computer, some mic. come with it)
motors or servos
wheels
material for your robot frame, screws, plastic, velcro, metal, etc.
sensors, such as photoresistor
battery, and charger
programming software (refer to microcontroller manual for what you need)

Admin:
hmmm I have been thinking about it . . . that perhaps my
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_tutorial.shtml
tutorial is still a little confusing and overwhelming.

when i get the time, im going to redo a lot of it, based on where your confusion is. i think others might have the same problem.

will probably take up to two weeks though . . .

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