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Baby Orangutan B-168
Robot Controller
Pololu announces the release of
the Baby Orangutan B-168 robot
controller, the latest addition to Pololu’s line of
Orangutan robot controllers. The compact module
has dimensions of 1.2” x 0.7”, and it can be configured
to fit in a solderless breadboard or a 24-pin dual in-line
package (DIP) socket. For applications with low I/O usage,
the Baby Orangutan B-168 board can also be configured
with pins on just one side of the module for use as a single
in-line package (SIP). The diminutive size of the Baby
Orangutan B-168 makes it well suited for primary control of
miniature robots or for auxiliary control on larger robots.
The Baby Orangutan B-168 is based on an Atmel
ATmega168 microcontroller running at 20 MHz with 16
KB of Flash program memory and 1 KB data memory.
The use of the ATmega168 microcontroller makes the
Baby Orangutan B-168 compatible with the popular
Arduino development platform. Free C and C++
development tools and libraries are also available.
Integrated motor control sets the Orangutan family
of controllers apart from other small microcontroller
boards, and the Baby Orangutan B-168 features dual
high-performance, MOSFET-based H-bridges to deliver up
to 1A per channel over the 5-13.5V operating range.
With hardware-based ultrasonic PWM generation, two
independent, bidirectional DC motors can be controlled
symmetrically and without any processor overhead.
The unit price is $29.95.
For further information, please contact:
Po 6000 S. Eastern Ave. Suite 12-D Cloolurporation Las Vegas, NV 89119 Tel: 877• 7•POLOLU or 702•262•6648
Fax: 702•262•6894
Email: www@pololu.com
Website: www.pololu.com
computer (IBM PC or compatible). The interface connects
to the PC’s USB port. The software for the interface
permits real time control and contains a built-in
interactive script writer. A user may write a script that
contains up to 99 individual robotic arm functions
(including pauses) into a single script file. Script files
may be replayed automatically for demonstrating
computer controlled automation and animatronics.
The Robotic Arm PC Interface creates a fun way of
learning and experimenting with computer automation
and animatronics.
The USB OWI-535 Interface (assembled and tested)
costs $99.95; the USB OWI-535 Interface Kit (requires
soldering and assembly) is $84.95.
The Interface Kit Includes:
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista program
• Printed circuit board for easy construction
• All components
For further information, please contact:
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MECHANICS
INTERFACE
PC Windows USB Interface for
OWI-535 Robotic Arm
The robotic arm interface kit available from Images
connects OWI’s 535 Robotic Arm Edge™ to a personal
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Motor Mount and Wheel Kit
It’s time to give your robot the mobility and style it
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6061 aluminum hardware to provide enough power,
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