Fire Bird V P89V51RD2 Robotic Research Platform

As a Robotic Research Platform, the Fire Bird V provides an excellent environment for experimentation, algorithm development and testing. Its modular architecture allows you to control it using multiple processors such as 8051, AVR and ARM7 etc. Modular sensor pods can be mounted on the platform as dictated by intended applications. Precision position encoders makes it possible to have accurate position control. Platform can be upgraded to tank drive, Hexapod or any other desired form very easily. It is powered by high performance rechargeable NiMH batteries.

A 2.4GHz ZigBee module provide secure and multi-channel wireless communication up to a range of one kilometer line of sight.

Applications

Learning Embedded systems and robotics
Mapping and autonomous navigation
Mobile sensor network
Real-Time systems Collaborative robotics
Swarm robotics and other behaviors
Control systems

Fire Bird V deployed more than 350 organisations in india

Microcontroller
NXP P89V51RD2 (8051 architecture based Microcontroller)

Sensors
Three white line sensors
One Sharp GP2D12C Infrared Range sensor with 80cm range
Three analog IR proximity sensors (TCRT5000)
Two position encoders (shaft encoders)
Battery voltage sensing

Indicators
2 x 16 Characters LCD
Indicator LEDs
Buzzer

Control
Autonomous Control
PC as Master and Robot as Slave in wired or wireless mode

Communication
Wired RS232 (serial) communication
Simplex infrared communication (from infrared remote to robot)
Wireless ZigBee Communication (2.4GHZ)

Dimensions
Diameter: 16 cm
Height: 10 cm
Weight: 1250 Gms.

Power
9.6V, 2100mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery pack and external Auxiliary power using battery charger.

Battery Life
2 Hours while motors are operational at 75% of time

Locomotion
Two DC geared motors in differential drive configuration and caster wheel at front as support

• Top Speed: 24 cm / second
• Wheel Diameter: 51mm
• Position encoder: 30 pulses per revolution
• Position encoder resolution: 5.44 mm

Software Support

• Keil
• GUI based control

Kit Contains

• Fire Bird V Robot with all the sensors mentioned in technical specifications
• Documentation CD
• USB to Serial Converter
  
• Smart NiMH battery charger with power adaptor
• Serial cable
• USB cable
• Flex printed 6 feet white line

Fire Bird V P89V51RD2 Robot control GUI for controlling robot in wired and wireless mode

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