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Robot Control Systems. TED 384 Computer Applications in Industry (Robotics Education). RCX. 16-bit processor One Piezoelectric speaker produces 6 distinct tones and can ‘carry a tune’ Sends messages back and forth using IR communication Computer RCX to RCX.
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Robot Control Systems TED 384 Computer Applications in Industry (Robotics Education) Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
RCX • 16-bit processor • One Piezoelectric speaker produces 6 distinct tones and can ‘carry a tune’ • Sends messages back and forth using IR communication • Computer • RCX to RCX http://everyschool.org/u/westlake/robby/6thGrade/TechofLegos/RCX3.gif Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
NXT • 32-bit processor, 64K RAM, 256K flash memory • LCD screen and piezo speakers • 4 input ports, 3 output ports, wired USB 2.0 connection http://davidbau.com/images/photo/nxtcloseup.jpg Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
NXT • Bluetooth enabled • Supports servos, meaning faster, stronger, and more precise motion (sensitive to 1° of 360°) http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7893/2789/1600/howitworks.gif Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
VEX • VEX controller directly manages sensor and motor devices https://jvex-robotics.dev.java.net/VEXController.html Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
VEX • Two Microchip PIC 18F8520 microprocessors • 10 MIPS • 1800 bytes + 1024 bytes EE2 • 32 K RAM • SPI serial link, Ports RS232 and TTL http://ww1.microchip.com/downloads/en/devicedoc/39609b.pdf Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
VEX • Master processor manages signals from the RC receiver and generates PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) for motor and servo control • User processor for software development http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-width_modulation Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado
VEX • Six Interrupt Inputs • 16 max Digital I/O, 50 kHz • 16 max Analog Inputs, 10 µSec http://utkudiril.com/serendipity/uploads/project3_2.JPG Created by Dr. T.E. Varnado