Key Components
Arduino Uno
Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board developed by Arduino
Breadboard
A breadboard is a piece of equipment that is used in testing temporary circuits where all the holes are connected.
Motor Controller
The motor controller (TB6612FNG) enables both motors to be controlled independently in terms of direction and speed
MPU6050
This component is used to measure the orientation of the rover in terms of its, acceleration or angle using a three-axis gyroscope and three axis accelerometer.
Ultrasonic sensor
It is an electrical component which uses ultrasonic waves to measure the distance to an object by measuring the time delay for the wave to be transmitted and received.
Rover Chassis
This is the chassis which holds all the components together to make up the rover. Also includes the 2 TT Gearmotors.
Wires
Wires required for soldering and wiring up the circuits
USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male cable
Connects the Arduino Uno to your computer to power it and upload code.
Soldering Kit
Required to solder the pins on the motor controller, MPU6050 and solder wires to the electric motors.
Velcro Tape
Can be used to attach all the components to the chassis.
Wire cutters
To cut custom lengths of the wire to help build organised circuits