Purple Bot

Purple Bot is a versatile and educational small robot designed for learners of all ages. It measures 90mm x 90mm and includes a small breadboard on top to facilitate experimentation beyond basic sensors. Inspired by the BoeBot, Purple Bot is ideal for a range of users, from kids to advanced college students.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Features
• What's Included
• Getting Started
• Hardware Setup
• Software Installation
• Basic Usage
• Advanced Projects
• Troubleshooting
• Contributing
• License
• Contact

Introduction

Purple Bot is a versatile and educational small robot designed for learners of all ages. It measures 90mm x 90mm and includes a small breadboard on top to facilitate experimentation beyond basic sensors. Inspired by the BoeBot and Arduino Alvik , Purple Bot is ideal for a range of users, from kids to advanced college students.

It is capable of running on it own based on it stm32g030 Controller or running as a slave to a more power controllers like ESP32 , RP2040 or Microbit. You may also design a shield to add your own controller type.

Features

• Compact Design: 90mm x 90mm, making it easy to handle and store.
• Arduino Compatible: Develop and upload software using the Arduino IDE.
• Educational Focus: Suitable for a wide range of educational levels, from elementary school to college.
• Sensor Integration: Comes with basic sensors and supports additional sensors for advanced projects.

What's Included

• 1 x Purple Bot (90mm x 90mm)
• USB Cable for Programming

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Computer with USB port
• Internet connection for downloading software
• Basic knowledge of programming (optional but recommended)

Installation

1. Download the Arduino IDE.
2. Install the Arduino IDE following the instructions provided.

Hardware Setup

1. Connect the sensors to the Purple Bot.
2. Attach the breadboard to the designated area on top of the Purple Bot.
3. Connect the Purple Bot to your computer using the USB cable.

Software Installation

1. Open the Arduino IDE.
2. Install necessary libraries (e.g., purpulebot libraries) via the Arduino Library Manager.
3. Verify the setup by running a simple program.

Example Basic Usage

1. Blink an LED:

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2. Move Forward and Back

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Example Advanced Usage

1. Bump Car

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2. Obstacle Avoidace

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3. Play Melody

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Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please read our Contributing Guide to learn how you can help improve Purple Bot.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU GPLv3 License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or support, please contact us at [email protected].