The POP-BOT is the first of its kind with Arduino compatibility features packed into a mobile robotic platform. It comes complete with wheels, motors, sensors, software, documentation, etc. If you like the Arduino programming platform, you will LOVE POP-BOT. The POP-BOT MCU comes in 2 parts, the POP168 Module and the RBX168 board power module board.

POP-168 Module:

POP-168’s pin assignment is similar BASIC Stamp module (www.parallax.com). It includes RS-232 serial port communication circuit for downloading and data communication with computer. Arduino POP-168 module’s hardware is compatible with Arduino-mini in Arduino project (www.arduino.cc/en)

Features of the POP-168 Module:

· ATmega168 on board with 10-bit ADC converter, 16KB flash program memory, 512-byte EEPROM, 1KB RAM, 16MHz clock
· Built-in RS-232 interface for Communication
· Immediate code upload with the built-in Bootloader
· Reset Button for reset capability
· Small Form Factor for compact size development
· ISP port for programming with the PX-400/PX-4000 device
· SMD Leds for indications
· Fully compatible with the Ardruino Project
· 16 I/O pin assignment compatible i-Stamp/i-Stamp2P24 module
· Supply voltage range +3.3 to +5V 50mA
RBX-168 Power Module:

The RBX-168Robot controller board is a complete, low-cost development platform designed for those interested in learning and using Arduino POP-168 module in robotic applications. Its compact size, convenient features, and low price make it an ideal tool for the student and educator.

Features of the RBX-168 Power Module:

· Screw terminal block for battery connections. It supports +4.8 to +12Vdc and has an on-board power switch.
· +5Vdc switching regulator power supply circuit. It regulated the supply voltage for POP-168 module and all sensor ports.
· 2-push button switch are connected with the digital port 2 (Di2) and 4 (Di4). Also connnedt with LED for indicator the operation.
· 5-Universal port support Analog input function and Digital input/output function; An1 (Di15) to An5 (Di19)
· 2-Analog input port ; An6 and An7. Both port pin are analog input only.
· I2C bus port; An4 (SDA) and An5 (SCL)
· RS-232 serial port interfacing.
· 2-ch. DC motor driver with indicators. Support motor voltage 2.5 to 13.5Vdc.
· 2-Servo motor output; connect with the digital port 7 (Di7) and 8 (Di8).
· Piezo speaker connections (do not show in the figure 1-2; it is fixed at bottom circuit board of RBX-1689 board. It is connected with POP-168 An0/Di14 pin.

POP-BOT Package Includes :

· POP-168 The Arduino-mini compatible microcontroller module
· RBX-168 Robot controller board with 4-AA battery holder
· Switch input board with JST cable (2 sets)
· Infrared Reflector board with JST cable (2 sets)
· GP2D120 Infrared distance sensor with JST cable
· Serial LCD 16 characters 2 lines module with LED backlight with Cable
· 48:1 ratio 4.5V DC motor gearbox with IDC cable (2 sets)
· Standard servo motor (Operating voltage is 4.8 to 7.2Vdc)
· Circle wheel and Tread rubber wheel set with 2mm. tapped-screw. (2 sets)
· 80x60 cm. and 80x80 cm. Plastic Grid plate set (2 sets)
· Circle base with free ball wheel
· Plastic joiner and Strip joiner set (60 pieces of 3-type mix colored plastic joiner, 4 pieces of each 3/5/12 holes of Strip joiner)
· Right-angled metal shaft set (4 pieces of each 1x2, 2x2, 2x5 Right-angled metal shaft)
· Nuts and Screws set
· Line tracking demo paper sheet
· UCON-4 USB to serial converter cable for downloading and communication
· CD-ROM contains software tools, source code and documentation