🚧 Project in Development: More documentation and updates coming soon!
Gravis is an open-source robot designed to democratize robotics, making it accessible for enthusiasts and professionals alike. With parts that are mostly 3D printable and standard, easily-sourced electronics, Gravis is not just a robot; it's a platform for innovation and education in the field of robotics.
- Open Source: Every aspect of Gravis, from hardware designs to software algorithms, is open for you to tweak, improve, and share.
- Educational: Whether you're a beginner or an expert, building and programming Gravis offers invaluable hands-on experience.
- Customizable: Thanks to its modular design, Gravis can be adapted for a wide range of applications and upgrades.
While Gravis is currently under active development, our vision is clear: To provide a fully open-source robotics platform that's both powerful and easy to use. Stay tuned for:
- 3D printable parts designs
- Integration with machine learning for advanced functionalities
- Regular project updates and community contributions
Join our journey and connect with the robotics community:
- Making Robots Subreddit
- Ricardo Robot GitHub Repository for inspiration
Here's a breakdown of Gravis's components. These parts were chosen for their balance of performance, cost, and availability:
- Core Electronics:
- Raspberry Pi 4 (2GB) | Buy on Raspberry Pi
- Arduino Mega R3 2560 | Buy on Arduino
- 3S LiPo Battery | Example on HobbyKing
- Sensors and Actuators:
- Slamtec RPLidar A1M8R6 | Buy on DFRobot
- DHT22 Temperature Sensor | Buy on Adafruit
- MPU6050 Accelerometer and Gyroscope | Buy on SparkFun
- 2x 9g Servo Motors (Camera Holder) | Buy on ServoCity
- Raspberry Pi Camera v1.3 | Buy on Raspberry Pi
- Motion and Power:
- TS400 Robot Chassis | Find similar on RobotShop
- 2x L298N Motor Controllers | Buy on Amazon
- DC5V WS2812B Individually Addressable LED Strip | Buy on AliExpress
- Stepdown Voltage Converter (12V-5V) | Buy on AliExpress
- 10W+10W PAM8610 Class D Dual-channel Audio Amplifier Board | Buy on AliExpress
- Audio-Visual:
- 2x AIYIMA 40MM Mini Speakers | Buy on AliExpress
- Raspberry Pi Camera v1.3 | Buy on Raspberry Pi
For your convenience, product links are included to help you find and order parts easily. Note that some links lead to general stores where similar parts can be found if the exact model isn't available.
In-depth documentation, including assembly instructions, software setup, and usage tutorials, will be provided as the project progresses. Our goal is to make setting up Gravis as straightforward as possible.
Gravis thrives on community contributions! Whether it's by reporting issues, proposing new features, or submitting pull requests, your help in making Gravis better is invaluable.
Gravis is committed to remaining free and open-source. Further details on the licensing will be updated shortly.
A huge shout-out to the global robotics and open-source communities! Your passion, creativity, and spirit of collaboration make ambitious projects like Gravis possible.