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ZenRobotBuildKit

Zen robotics build kit is a robot build system. Here are the BOM and CAD models.

Set Up An IDE

Instructions for setting up an IDE will be provided in class.

Build the Romi

Instructions will be provided in class.

RBE1001Lib Documentation

RBE1001Lib Doxygen page

BOM Source

Tools Kit (Online only, suggested)

1 x wire stripper https://www.pololu.com/product/1923

1 x Digital Multi Meter https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12966

1 x soldering iron https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14456

1 x soldering stand  https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9477

1 x spool of solder lead free https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/aven-tools/17551LF/243-1341-ND/5252791

1 x spool of solder wick https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9327

1 x spring scale https://www.elexp.com/71ea7-g63spring-scale-tubular-5000g-yel.html

1 x x86_64 PC running Windows or Linux nativly

  • No MacOS (install windows dual-boot)
  • No Chromebooks (No way to get the software working)
  • No Microsoft Surfaces (if they are the ARM variant)

Consumables Kit

Note that students only need a portion of the items here: e.g., they don't each need a wire spool kit -- they just need enough wire to wire their 'bot.

1 x pack of zipties https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Nylon-Locking-Pieces-Black/dp/B07VRSQ6YL

1 x roll double sided tape Foam tape https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Mounting-0-75-inch-350-inches-110-LongDC/dp/B009NP1OBC

1 x Wire Kit https://www.amazon.com/REXQualis-Breadboard-Assorted-Prototyping-Circuits/dp/B081H2JQRV

1 x Wire spool kit https://www.amazon.com/StrivedayTM-Solid-Electric-gauge-26-2ft/dp/B077HRKYB1

alternate https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Adafruit/1311?qs=GURawfaeGuBbUKgxUfZ%252BxQ%3D%3D

ESP32 Processor Kit CD-2021

1 x ESP32-DevKitC-VB https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/espressif-systems/ESP32-DEVKITC-32D/1965-1000-ND/9356990

1 x ZenDriver board (Provided by B Star contract manufacturer) https://shop.bstarengineering.com/

1 x USB cable https://www.amazon.com/NetDot-Magnetic-Charging-Transfer-Compatible/dp/B07QDS3CHN bought in packs of 3

1 x Breadboard https://www.pololu.com/product/4000 (specifically this one, as it has mounting holes)

ESP32 Processor Kit AB-2020

1 x ESP32-DevKitC-VB https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/espressif-systems/ESP32-DEVKITC-32D/1965-1000-ND/9356990

1 x USB cable https://www.amazon.com/NetDot-Magnetic-Charging-Transfer-Compatible/dp/B07QDS3CHN bought in packs of 3

1 x Breadboard https://www.pololu.com/product/4000 (specifically this one, as it has mounting holes)

1 x #3543 Motor Driver and Power Distribution Board for Romi Chassis = 19.95

7 x Zener Diode https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=BZX55B3V9-TAPGICT-ND

3 x 1x06 Male Header https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=2057-PH1-06-UA-ND

2 x 1x03 Female Header https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PPPC031LFBN-RC/S7036-ND/810175

2 x 1x04 Male Header https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=%202057-PH1-04-UA-ND

4 x 1x19 Female Header https://www.digikey.com/products/en?keywords=PPTC191LFBN-RC

1 x 1x02 male header https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/adam-tech/PH1-02-UA/2057-PH1-02-UA-ND/9830266

1 x 1x04 Female Header https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PPPC041LFBN-RC/S7037-ND/810176

1 x 1x03 Male Header https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/sullins-connector-solutions/PREC003SAAN-RC/S1012EC-03-ND/2774851

1 x Romi Battery Contact Set https://www.pololu.com/product/3540

1 x 1 kOhm resistor (reassigned from Sensors Kit -- only needed for shim board)

1 x jumper

1 x Custom PCB https://github.com/WPIRoboticsEngineering/1001-romi-processor-shim

  This will be produced and provided by the Robotics Department 

32u4 Processor Kit

1 x Romi 32U4 Control Board https://www.pololu.com/product/3544

3 x 1x6 socket: https://www.pololu.com/product/1016

2 x 1x9 socket: https://www.pololu.com/product/1019 (2001 students: you'll also need the 3rd 1x9 socket in the Sensors Kit.)

1 x 1x40 breakaway pins: https://www.pololu.com/product/1065

1 x USB cable https://www.amazon.com/NetDot-Magnetic-Charging-Transfer-Compatible/dp/B07QDS3CHN bought in packs of 3

1 x Breadboard https://www.pololu.com/product/4000 (specifically this one, as it has mounting holes)

1 x Side-entry screw terminal: https://www.pololu.com/product/2491 (comes in packs of three -- each kit needs one)

Chassis Kit

1 x #3660 Romi Chassis Kit/Encoders (BULK special purchase)

Low volume alternate source 

 1 x chassis kit https://www.pololu.com/product/3501
 1 x Romi Encoder Pair https://www.pololu.com/product/3542

1 x #3560 Romi Chassis Expansion Plate - Black = 4.75

1 x #3531 Romi Chassis Ball Caster Kit = 2.95 (color unimportant)

1 x #1944 Aluminum Standoff: 1 1/4", 2-56 thread (4-pack): https://www.pololu.com/product/1945

1 x #1943 Aluminum Standoff: 3/4", 2-56 thread (4-pack): https://www.pololu.com/product/1943

1 x #2009 Aluminum Standoff: 1 1/2", 2-56 thread (4-pack): https://www.pololu.com/product/2009

1 x 2-56 nut set https://www.pololu.com/product/1067

1 x 2-56 x 1/4"long https://www.pololu.com/product/1955

1 x Servo with feedback https://www.pololu.com/product/3436

1 x 2-56x 1.25" https://www.mcmaster.com/90272A087

10 x 2-56x 3/4" https://www.mcmaster.com/90272A084

Sensors Kit

1 x line sensor array (6 x 8mm): https://www.pololu.com/product/4246

1 x ultrasonic https://www.sparkfun.com/products/15569

1 x wire for ultrasonic https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10369

2 x photoresistor: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9088

1 x yellow LED

1 x 330 Ohm resistor

2 x 2.2 kOhm resistor

(1) 1x9 socket: https://www.pololu.com/product/1019

1 x potentiometer Digikey PN 3310R-125-103L-ND

1 x IR receiver: https://www.pololu.com/product/2471

1 x IR remote: https://www.pololu.com/product/2777

2001 Add On kit

1 x Motor With Encoder https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16413

1 x Motor Driver - Dual TB6612FNG https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14450

1 x transistor Digikey https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/on-semiconductor/2N2222/33077

1 x relay Electronix Express PN: 22RCLR5V

1 x Diode digikey 1N4007-TPMSTR-ND

2002 Add On Kit

1 x Cable for Sharp IR sensor: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13685

1 x SharpIR bracket https://www.pololu.com/product/2677

1 x SharpIR proximity sensor https://www.pololu.com/product/136

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