[chbot] Which robot kit update.

[Mark Beckett]

Andrew
Terry has a page for robotics stuff
http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?pg=1&l=product_list&c=37

He has these which include a platform and battery holder.
http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=223

He has these as a complete board.
http://arduino-direct.com/sunshop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=233


Talk to him directly about what you're trying to do.


mark




Andrew Errington wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Thank you again for your suggestions.  So far my plan is to go with
> Arduino as the 'brains' and some kind of dual-motor chassis.  I can get
> this stuff from Korean suppliers, as well as a lot of pre-made sensors and
> other modules.
>
> Having looked at what is available here it seems I need an Arduino and a
> motor control shield to drive the motors.  Is there an Arduino that has
> this all built in to one board?  There are so many variants that it's hard
> to choose.
>
> I guess my other options for motors are a modified servo or a stepper
> motor.  If I use a modified servo then I don't need a driver board.
>
> Again, I plan to buy one unit and evaluate it with the teachers here, then
> get a small number for the students to use.  Any comments/criticism/advice
> welcome.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew
>
>
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