Characteristics of Arduino & mBot Components Flashcards
primary purpose of mBot
teach robotics and programming
What is the mBot platform based on
Arduino ecosystem
What do mechanical devices in the mBot handle
tasks related to motion, support, and physical interactions with the environment
Arduino is an _ electronics platform that consists of both _ and _ components.
open-source, hardware, software
Arduino hardware includes _, _, and _.
microcontroller boards, input/output pins, power supply
Arduino ecosystem has _ and _.
sensors, actuators
rduino is often used in __________ due to its ease of use and flexibility.
prototyping electronic devices and systems
Arduino is a popular tool for __ and __ because of its accessability and user-friendly environment.
teaching electronics, programming
Arduino can be used to ____ by connecting it to the internet and monitoring and control.
develop IoT (Internet of Things) devices
mBot is a ___ for beginners, that makes teaching and learning robot programming simple and fun.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education robot
What are the components of mBot
mechanical and electronic
robot’s structural framework
CHASSIS
move and navigate, physical motion and movement
Wheels and Motors
Transfer motion and connect
various mechanical parts
Gears and Connectors
precise movement of parts and adjust angles and positions mechanically
Servo Motor
processing
information, controlling
mechanical components, and
enabling communication. logic and
control
electronic devices
Acts as the brain of the robot, processing inputs from sensors and executing commands to control motors and other components.
Microcontroller/
Mainboard/
mCore
Detect environmental conditions and provide data to the microcontroller for decision-making.
sensors
2 types of sensors
line-follower sensor, ultrasonic sensor
Used for visual feedback, status indicators, or communication with users.
Light Emitting Diodes LEDS
Produces sound for alerts or notifications.
BUZZER
Supplies electrical power to all electronic components.
battery pack
enables wireless communication with external devices for control or programming
Bluetooth Wi-Fi Module
typically uses infrared (IR) signals to communicate with the mBot robot, allowing controller to send commands and control its movements.
Infrared REMOTE CONTROLLER
screwdriver
ACCESSORY
mini screwdriver
ACCESSORY
velcro sticker pad
ACCESSORY
AA battery holder
ACCESSORY
line-follower map
ACCESSORY
M4*25mm Brass stud
mounting
M3*25mm Screw
mounting
M4*8mm screw
mounting
M2.2*9mm self-drilling screw
mounting
M3 nut
mounting
