Building USB-Controlled Robot on Budget

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The discussion centers on building a budget-friendly USB-controlled robot using a UMPC for internet connectivity. The user, Matt, seeks an affordable microcontroller capable of generating PWM signals to control the speed of a 12V motor. Suggested solutions include utilizing an Arduino with a motor shield and a Bluetooth shield for wireless communication. The focus is on cost-effective components that are easy to interface with existing programming skills in BASIC, .NET, C#, C++, and C.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of microcontrollers, specifically Arduino.
  • Knowledge of PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) for motor speed control.
  • Familiarity with USB communication protocols.
  • Programming skills in languages such as C or C++ for controller programming.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Arduino motor shields compatible with 12V motors.
  • Learn about PWM signal generation using Arduino.
  • Explore Bluetooth communication modules for Arduino.
  • Investigate cost-effective alternatives to traditional microcontrollers.
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, electrical engineering students, and DIY enthusiasts interested in robotics, particularly those looking to build budget-friendly projects with microcontrollers and motor control systems.

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I am new to electrical engineering, and have several questions involving a project that i have begun. The project is that i am building a 'robot' that will hold a UMPC connected to the internet, and the 'robot' itself will be controlled USB through the UMPC. I am looking to spend as little money as possible to do this, and am looking for cheep solutions. I am looking for some micro-controller that will communicate via either serial or USB that will be able to vary the speeds of a 12v motor. I have speed controllers that take PWM and convert it to a varying 12v signal, but i need a cheep, easily interfacable controller that can produce a PWM signal. I have some programing knowledge, and can program in BASIC, .NET, C#, C++, and C. All help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Matt.
 
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