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iRobot Create Specification and Features

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32 built-in sensors
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Technical data

Controller: Atmel ATMega 168
Ease of use: Fuly assembled, 10 demo programs.
Manufacturer: iRobot
Power supply: 12 non-rechargeable AA batteries. You can purchase a purchase optional rechargeable battery options.
Programmable: yes
Programming: iRobot Open Interface through serial port, upload short script or purchase the Command Module.
Release date: January 2007
Remote control: optional
Sensors: 32 built-in sensors: IR receiver, cliff sensors, wall sensor, wheel drop sensor etc.
Working time on a single charge: 1.5 hours
Controller: it is a control circuit for a servo. In the simples case it is a remote control unit that has one or more joysticks, knobs or levers. Direct digital control (i.e. not remote control) of a servo is relatively simple if a stable, accurate timebase is available. A microprocessor or microcontroller with a quartz crystal driven clock will do fine.
Sensor: a device that responds to a stimulus, such as heat, light, or pressure, and generates a signal that can be measured or interpreted.

Features

  • 32 built-in sensors.
  • Compatibility with iRobot Roomba accessories.
  • Great programming capabilities.
  • Fully assembled.
  • Alkaline Battery Pack.
  • 10 built-in demos.
  • Spacious cargo bay.
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