Hello, I am new here, and i am a noob at robotics haha. I have programming background and some digital electronics background but i have no idea about hardware.
I am working on a project for a local high school which will be a line follower robot.
Here are the required design specifications:
- to move around about 65 pounds of weight
- to be able to stop and start at specific designated places
- To follow a line around turns in a basic rectangular grid
- some sort of obstacle avoidance so it doesnt bump into people?
So for this project, i would start with buying a microprocessor, a motor driver, a connectivity kit to connect to the computer, motors, and an array of led and photoresistors.
I have a basic parts list picked out, but i dont know if they will work for what i am trying to do. I was hoping to use two motors since that will make turning easier. I was also thinking that i could make the line black tape but i dont know how it would stop at designated spots.
Also, would it be easier to use photoresistors or a camera?
Here is my parts list: (please feel free to critisize and suggest alternatives that are cheaper haha)
Microcontroller:
BrainStem GP 2.0
Acroname URL:
BrainStem
S2415A30VHBRIDGE
Acroname URL: **broken link removed**
S23USBINTASSM (usb kit)
URL:**broken link removed**
I have no idea what kind of motors or motors i should look at...
Thank you for looking, i will appretiate any help i can get.