HP794 MATRIX, HP794 Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: HP794
• Description: KIT, PIC18, FORMULA FLOWCODE
• Manufacturer: MATRIX

Specifications of HP794

• Kit Contents: Controller Circuit Board, Plastic Moulded Chassis With Gearbox, 4 X M3 Posidrive Self-tapping Screws
• Development Tool Type: Programmable Robot
• Kit Contents Descriptive: Plastic Moulded
• Silicon Manufacturer: Matrix
• Core Architecture: PIC
• Core Sub-architecture: PIC18F
• Silicon Family Name: PIC
• Rohs Compliant: Yes
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

What does it do?
Formula Flowcode is a robot vehicle which is used to teach
robotics, and to provide a platform for competing in
robotics events.
Benefits
• A low cost, all-inclusive solution
• Can also be used for mechanical studies
• A highly motivating approach to learning
Features
• Includes graphical programming software (Flowcode)
• USB programmable
• High technical specification
• Micromouse competition compatible
• Can also be programmed in C and Assembly
• A2 line following track is provided.
Description
This maze solving robot has been designed to provide a
motivating platform for learning robotics for all ages. The
robot addresses the requirements of technology education
in schools and colleges and the electronic circuit board can
also be used for mechanical projects at 16+. The high
specification two wheel robot is powered from
rechargeable batteries and is compatible with the function
limited version of Flowcode graphical programming
software - available in 20 languages. Flowcode’s drag and
drop interface allows students with no previous
programming experience to create a wide range of
programs for the robot. Simply develop the program,
simulate its functionality on-screen and then click on a
button to download the program to the robot via USB. The
robot is designed to allow learners to complete a range of
programming tasks with increasing levels of difficulty,
building their understanding as they progress through the
tasks.
The technical specification of Formula Flowcode is
impressive: it uses an advanced PICmicro 18 series
microcontroller with internal precision motor controller
circuitry, has 3 infrared distance sensors, line following
sensors on a separate circuit board, a speaker, audio level
sensor, light sensor, two spare switch inputs, 8 user
programmable LEDs, and various expansion buses -
including an E-blocks port.
PICmicro and PIC are trademarks of
Microchip Technology Inc.
actually teaches students how robots think and work”
“Lego NXT is a great product. This is better - it
St Joseph’s College, Belgium
Introduction
Bart Huyskens
Details correct at time of going to press. Matrix Multimedia reserves the right to change specification.
FORMULA
FLOWCODE
HP794-60-3
Matrix Multimedia Limited
Copyright © 2007
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