Technical summary
The Robo-PICA robot kit can also use this compiler. The demo version of the Mikro C compiler is used for this robot kit. Builders who need to develop advanced programs will have to buy the full version from MikroE on their website. The demo version of mikroC can be downloaded at the following address: http://www.mikroe.com.
However, in the Robo-PICA robot kit, this software is included on the supplied CD-ROM. You must download the latest version of the mikroC manual from the mikroElektronika website. This manual does not describe all the instructions. Another tool is the PIC microcontroller programming software.
The Robo-PICA provides a USB programmer. Its function is compatible with Microchip's PICkit2TM programmer. The software can use the PICkit2TM programming software. Download the latest version for free at www.microchip.com.
This kit includes:
RBX-877 PIC16F887 microcontroller robot controller board
Plus sensors consisting of Switch-IR reflector- IR Objector-38kHz IR module-Remote control, 2 DC gear motors and mechanical parts for building the robot.
Programmed in C language with the MikroC evaluation version.
Supplied complete with manuals and MikroC evaluation software.
USB programmer included in this kit
Specifications:
- Controlled by the PIC16F887 microcontroller
- Download the program via the USB programmer
- Free UART port for interfacing many wired and wireless serial devices such as Serial Embedded Bluetooth, XBee, XBee Pro module, ZX-SERVO16.
- LCD16x2 display, piezo speaker, 3 LEDs
- 2 DC motor ports
- 3 servo motor ports, 8 programmable ports
- Supply voltage from 4 AA batteries (1700mAH rechargeable recommended)
