Portland Area Robotics Society -- Common Robotics Platform

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Table of Contents

1. About The Project
   • Built With
2. Getting Started
   • Prerequisites
   • Installation
3. Usage
4. Roadmap
5. Contributing
6. License
7. Contact
8. Acknowledgments

About The Project

Our project centers around the innovative construction and programming of a versatile robot using the robust Pololu Romi Chassis Kit as its foundation. At the heart of our design is a custom carrier PCB, which integrates seamlessly with the chassis, ensuring a compact and efficient layout.

Key components of our build include two TB9051FTG Single Brushed DC Motor Driver Carriers for precise motion control, and a Pololu 5V, 2.5A Step-Down Voltage Regulator D24V22F5 to ensure stable power supply. Navigation and orientation are handled by the sophisticated MPU-9250 9DOF Module, a nine-axis sensor that offers unparalleled accuracy in movement tracking. Additional hardware includes a set of Romi Encoders, a Romi Chassis Caster for stable maneuverability, and a powerful Teensy 4.0 microcontroller for robust processing capabilities. We've also incorporated an SPDT slide switch and two IRFU5505PBF transistors, supported by a suite of nine resistors of varying values to fine-tune our circuitry.

Looking towards the future, our vision is to enhance this platform by integrating a Raspberry Pi, aiming to achieve autonomous functionality through the advanced capabilities of ROS2. This robot is not just a machine, but a gateway to exploring the vast possibilities of robotics, making it an ideal platform for enthusiasts and innovators alike in the Portland Area Robotics Society.

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Built With

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• All the required parts from the BOM on hand. BOM
• Windows/Mac/Linux PC
• Soldering supplies

Installation

_TODO Below is an example of how you can instruct your audience on installing and setting up your app. This template doesn't rely on any external dependencies or services.

1. Solder your PARTS CRP Board
2. Solder accessories like the IMU
3. Assemble the Pololu Romi Chassis

   npm install

4. Enter your API in config.js

   const API_KEY = 'ENTER YOUR API';

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Usage

_TODO Use this space to show useful examples of how a project can be used. Additional screenshots, code examples and demos work well in this space. You may also link to more resources.

For more examples, please refer to the Documentation

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Roadmap

_TODO

• Add Changelog
• Add back to top links
• Add Additional Templates w/ Examples
• Add "components" document to easily copy & paste sections of the readme
• Multi-language Support
  • Chinese
  • Spanish

See the open issues for a full list of proposed features (and known issues).

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Contributing

Contributions are what make the open source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

If you have a suggestion that would make this better, please fork the repo and create a pull request. You can also simply open an issue with the tag "enhancement". Don't forget to give the project a star! Thanks again!

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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License

Distributed under the MIT License and the Solderpad Hardware License v2.1. See LICENSE.txt for more information.

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