mower-arduino

Dependencies

• Makeblock package
  http://learn.makeblock.com/en/Makeblock-library-for-Arduino/

Component description

Parts

• mBot
• Rasperry pi Zero
• Arduino Mega 2560

Communication

• Raspberry pi (RPI) is activated from a python script on the raspberry. Check repository mower-rasperry-pi for more details
• The RPI talks with the arduino through a USB cable (Serial connection)
• The RPI is connected with the app via bluetooth
• The RPI can send REQUESTS to our backend API and send data, like coordinates

Documentation

Different modes on the Arduino Mega 2560

Mode	Description
Manual	Activated by sending some code. When activated you can steer the mBot from our app. In the app there is a joystick where you can steer the mBot.
Auto	Activated by sending some code. When activated the robot will drive autonoumosly inside a marked area. It will will also avoid obstacles.

Code schema

Name	Code
CONNECTED	0
DISCONNECTED	1
ACCELERATION	2
STEERING	3
COLLISION	4
MODE	5