Simple autonomous lawn mower control system

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on designing a control system for an autonomous lawn mower using a PIC microcontroller. Key components required include drive train systems, motor controls, obstacle avoidance sensors, and servo mechanisms. The project emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach, integrating mechanical engineering with electronics and programming. Participants highlight the importance of assembling these components effectively to create a functional hardware system.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of PIC microcontroller programming
  • Knowledge of obstacle avoidance sensor technologies
  • Familiarity with motor control systems
  • Basic principles of servo mechanisms
NEXT STEPS
  • Research PIC microcontroller programming techniques
  • Explore various obstacle avoidance sensor options
  • Learn about motor control algorithms for autonomous systems
  • Investigate servo mechanism design and implementation
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Mechanical engineering students, robotics enthusiasts, and hobbyists interested in developing autonomous systems for lawn care and similar applications.

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hello friends..i really need some help on my project, i am going to design a control system for a lawn mower..this mower must be able to move by itself using PIC as the brain,can avoid obstacle,move along path created on the field..what details component must i buy aand how to assemble this components to form a hardware for the system..i'm a student of pure mechanical engineering and i just learn a little bit about this in class..please buddyz..:(
 
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Time to form a team. You have just entered the realm of the "super project."
A super project is, in part, characterized by requiring technologies that you currently don't have under your control (i.e. drive train, motor controls, avoidance sensors, control systems, servo mechanism algorithms, and a guidance system).

Just like any product is one screw away from not being able to ship, any project is one technology away from not being realizable.
 

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