HomeLab Hardware

The modules of the Robotic HomeLab are divided into different kits, allowing one to select the best option for the needs of a student or school. The simplest set is the HomeLab Basic kit including the components to carry out the basic microcontroller experiment. In addition to the microcontroller, the kit consists of a User Inteface module with LCD display. Together with the Basic kit, the Motor and Sensor Add-on kit can be used; this includes different types of motors and sensors together with accessories and Communication module. The Sensor and Motor Add-On kit cannot be used separately from the Basic kit as the microcontroller is not included in the Add-On kit. In addition the RFID and Machine Vision modules are available. The Basic kit together with the Add-On kit are convenient to use and carry to home for the robotic experiments.

HomeLab Basic kit

• AVR ATmega2561 development board, including Ethernet, SD card reader and integrated JTAG programmer
• User interface board (buttons, LEDs, Graphical LCD, 7-segment indicator)
• USB cable
• Example exercises with C-source code (examples)
• Software library
• Power supply
• Multimeter
• Software for programming in Assembler and C language
• Portable case

• Analogous sensor and low-pass filter combined board with on-board sensors (temperature sensor, light intensity sensor, potentiometer and mic)
• Ultrasonic distance sensor SRF05 with cable
• Infrared distance sensor with cable

• DC motor (w/ gear and encoder)
• RC servo motor
• Stepper motor (bipolar or unipolar stepper)
• Motor driver board
• Supply divider

• Communication board, 2xRS232
• ZigBee or Bluetooth wireless unit

Additional modules are not packed into the cases but can be directly connected with HomeLab Communication module. Practical examples and exercises are provided for these modules.

• High frequency RFID reader
• Tag (2)
• Cable

• Intelligent camera module (CMUcam3)

Kodulabori baaskomplekti ja lisakomplekti saab edukalt kasutada lisaks eksperimentidele ka robotiehitamise baasplatvormina või muu mehhatroonikasüsteemi keskse juhtsüsteemina. Kodulabori versioonid on pidevas arengus ja aeg-ajalt tasub kontrollida, kas on ilmunud lisamooduleid või uuendusi. Samuti tasub kontrollida moodulite versiooni numbreid, kuna mõningad harjutused ja näited võivad olla koostatud uuematele versioonidele.