Crater

CRATER SPECIFICATIONS

Processor: ATMEGA168 on perfboard.

Sensors: 1 GP2D12, 1 GP2A , 1 OP599a IR photodiode.

Actuators: DC Motors with 3" Wheels, Servo.

Power: 7.2V 2000mAh Battery

Frame: $1.29 mini-milk crate

Overview

The design of Crater was motivated by a desire to build an inexpensive, robust, and simple fire fighting robot.Crater was the winner of the 2009 Trinity Fire Fighting Robot Contest, senior division. He also won the Cost-Effective award.

The design of Crater was motivated by a desire to build an inexpensive, robust, and simple fire fighting robot. Full details are still being worked out. The Trinity Fire Fighting Contest is April 4&5, info will be posted on or around April 6th 2009.

See also the build blog.