Introduction
eLabtronics eRacer_16m is the newer modified version of
the eRacer. It was created in order to provide an introduction to
electronics, microcontroller programming and robotics. The eRacer_16m
is particularly suited to educational and hobbyist activities because of
its low cost and comprehensive technical documentation. The eRacer_16m
utilises the innovative CoreChart and ezCircuit Designer software
packages. Through these, detailed examples of both programming and
applications are provided. These introductory projects provide an
excellent foundation for the design and development of more complex
projects, the scope of which is limited only by imagination.
Features/Specifications
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Easily constructed by students who
have basic soldering skills.
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Kit supplied with eRacer_16m parts
and electronic components.
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Uses the PICF819 microcontroller
via the eLab16m board.
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The eLab16m is reusable, i.e. it
can be used for other projects, not only the eRacer_16m.
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14 lines wired for input and
output operation.
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Can be programmed to avoid
obstacles, move along lines and even follow a light source.
Input/Output Circuits
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L293D Driver chip used to operate
two independent motors.
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Infrared transmitter and receiver
to detect objects in front of the eRacer_16m.
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Two light sensors on the base of
the eRacer to follow lines along the ground and to detect
different coloured light sources.
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One bright red and one bright
green LED mounted on the base of the eRacer_16m to emit
different coloured light
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Two independent bright red LEDs at
the front
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One buzzer and One Pushbutton
Summary of Port Configuration
Kit Contents
Printed Circuit Board
Various Electrical Components
Illustrated construction manual with
all the mechanical components
eRacer_16m Robotics Resource CD
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IBM PC Programming Software
(CoreChart, ezCircuit Designer, MPLAB)
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Detailed Manual on electronic
assembly and mechanical construction
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Programming Tutorials
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Extensive Technical Data Library
Price
Built and Tested:
includes built eRacer_16m with CD
Price: AU$198.00 inc. GST
Complete Kit:
includes eRacer_16m kit and CD
Price: AU$132.00 inc. GST
Related links
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Download eRacer_16m
documentation
(.RAR file 4.8mb)
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CoreChart
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ezCircuit Designer
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Other CoreChart Projects
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