Robotics Engineering Resources

Bittle

• Bittle product: 

• OpenCat github: [https://github.com/PetoiCamp/OpenCat]

• Documentation:

  • https://docs.petoi.com/

  • Bittle User Manual: https://bittle.petoi.com/

Arduino

• Arduino Language Reference

• Arduino IDE software download

• Arduino Serial Plotter: The Missing Manual

• Project ideas:

  • What is Arduino and can I use it for my project?

  • Top 10 Best Arduino Projects - Maker Tutor

  • "30-minute Timer Alarm Clock" - Wayne's Instructable

Arduino and IoT (Internet of Things)

• • There are many ways to create an Arduino IoT project. Some possible paths:

  • ESP8266 board with WiFi -- can program with Arduino IDE (not Codecraft)

    • Example: ESP8266 ESP-12 NodeMcu D1 Module

    • Need to use the Arduino IDE and install the  ESP8266 Arduino Core

  • Arduino IoT Cloud

    • "Arduino IoT Cloud is a powerful service, allowing anyone to create IoT applications with just a few simple steps."

    • Requires a compatible board (Arduino MKR, ESP8266 ESP-12E module,  ...)

    • Develop sketches using the browser-based Arduino Cloud development environment.

    • Free plan has limited capabilities

  • ThingSpeak

    • "Data collection in the cloud with advanced data analysis using MATLAB"

    • Free account

    • Easy to send data from Arduino to ThingSpeak via WiFi 

  • Blynk

  • Particle

    • Professional/commercial IoT

    • Kits

  • LoRa

    • Long Range radio communications

    • Lora Alliance

    • Sparkfun: LoRaWAN with ProRF and The Things Network

  • Home Assistant

    • specifically for Home Automation

    • "Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts. Perfect to run on a Raspberry Pi or a local server."

    • Create sensors/actuators with Arduino technology and integrate them with your home automation system.

 Visual object recognition:

• • Pixy2 camera – https://pixycam.com/pixy2

    • “Pixy2 can learn to detect objects that you teach it, just by pressing a button. Pixy2 has algorithms that detect and track lines for use with line-following robots. The algorithms can detect intersections and “road signs” as well. The road signs can tell your robot what to do, such as turn left, turn right, slow down, etc. “

    • Pixy 2 documentation