AlphaBot is a robotic development platform compatible with Raspberry Pi and Arduino. It consists of the AlphaBot mainboard, the mobile chassis, and everything required to get it moving.

Just connecting a controller board, Raspberry Pi or Arduino, and combined with our open source example code, now it's all ready to start your robotic exploration: line tracking, obstacle avoidance, video monitoring, WiFi/Bluetooth/ZigBee/Infrared remote control, etc.

Raspberry Pi or Arduino is NOT included in the price.

AlphaBot Features

• Raspberry Pi/Arduino interfaces, works with either one separately, or both
• Arduino extend header, supports Arduino shields
• Modular design, plug-and-play modules like line tracking, obstacle avoidance, speed measuring, etc. eliminating the trouble of connecting mess wires.
• LM298P motor driver with diode protection circuit, more safety
• LM2596 voltage regular, provides stable 5V power to the Raspberry Pi/Arduino
• TLC1543 AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors

1.    Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi

2. Arduino interface: for connecting Arduino

3. Motor interface

4. Ultrasonic module interface

5. Servo module interface

6. Obstacle avoidance module interface

7. Speed measuring interface

8. Battery holder: supports 18650 batteries

9. Reserved power input (not soldered): for connecting other external power supply

10. Arduino expansion header: for connecting Arduino shields

11. UART interface: for connecting Bluetooth module, to control the robot remotely via Bluetooth

12. SPI interface: for connecting NRF24L01 wireless module

13. Line tracking module interface

14. TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors

15. LM298P: dual H bridge motor driver chip, up to 2A current

16. Anti-reverse diode

17. Power switch

18. LM2596: 5V regulator

19. Power indicator

20. UART switch: turn on to enable serial communication between Raspberry Pi and Arduino

21. IR receiver: control the robot remotely via infrared

22. Raspberry Pi/Arduino selection: select the Raspberry Pi or Arduino to control the robot peripherals