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1.1 Introduction to Robotics
Robotics is the branch of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer
science that deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of robots, as
well as computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing.
It may be human controlled or automatic.
1.2 Problem Statement
Nowadays, robotic technologies have become more important since a lot of industry is
trying to improve their machinery weapons. This technology has developed year by year
to make sure an excellent result. Recently, by time goes by, a lot of mechanical robots
have been invented to help peoples running their daily life.
Obstacles Avoidance Mobile Robot is actually a simple collision avoidance machines.
Besides that, its future development is very big to explore. By using this simple collision
avoidance system, a lot of new and variety mobile robot with multiple functions can be
invented. Real-time obstacle avoidance is one of the key issues to successful applications
of mobile robot systems. All mobile robots feature some kind of collision avoidance,
ranging from primitive algorithms that detect an obstacle and steer the robot short of it in
order to avoid a collision, through sophisticated algorithms, that enable the robot to
detour obstacles. The latter algorithms are much more complex, since they involve not
only the detection of an obstacle, but also some kind of quantitative measurements
concerning the obstacle's dimensions. Once these have been determined, the obstacle
avoidance algorithm needs to steer the robot around the obstacle and resume motion
toward the original target.
1.3 Objective of this Project
The main objectives of this project are:
i. To design a mobile robot with an ability to avoid obstacle.
ii. To develop a mobile robot using microcontroller and control it with Smartphone via
Bluetooth technology.
1.4 Report Outline
We will discuss the design of the robot in Chapter 2. The implementation and some
required components are presented in Chapter 3. The design is presented in Chapter 4.
The results are discussed in Chapter 5. Finally, the report concludes in Chapter 6.
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2.1 Introduction
Robotics is becoming a very important part of our lives. The design process is changing
rapidly as the demand increases. So in this chapter we will describe the robotics design,
block diagram, Algorithm and its component‟s description.
2.2 Block Diagram of the Project
Figure 2.1: Block Diagram of the project
2.3 Required Components
SL/N Name of components
01 ATmega8 microcontroller
02 L293D (Motor Driver IC)
03 Voltage regulator 7805 IC
04 Heat sink
05 Battery
06 HC-05 Bluetooth module
07 LED
Android phone
with app
Bluetooth
Power supply
Voltage
regulator
Atmega8
micro
controller
Motor
L293D IC
Motor
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08 Resistor
09 Switch
10 Capacitor
11 2 DC Motor
12 2 wheel
13 PCB board
14 Connecting Wire
15 Crystal
2.4 7805 Voltage Regulator IC
A voltage regulator is designed to automatically maintain a constant voltage level.
A voltage regulator may be a simple "feed-forward" design or may include negative
feedback control loops. It may use an electromechanical mechanism, or electronic
components
Figure 2.2: Typical Voltage Regulator IC
Referring to the figure 2.2, voltage regulator is used to provide regulated 5V to power the
PIC16F877A microcontroller. This is very essential since the microcontroller will blow if
the voltage supplied to it is exceeding its voltage rating.
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Figure 2.3: Circuitry of Voltage Regulator IC
Voltage regulators comprise a class of widely used ICs. Regulator IC units
contain the circuitry for reference source, comparator amplifier, control device and
overload protection all in a single IC. Although the internal construction of the IC is
somewhat different from that described for discrete voltage regulator circuits, the external
operation is much the same. IC unit provide regulation of a fixed positive voltage, a fixed
negative voltage or an adjustably set voltage. A power supply can be built using a
transformer connected to the ac supply line to step the ac voltage to desired amplitude,
then rectifying that ac voltage, filtering with a capacitor and RC filter, if desired, and
finally regulating the dc voltage using an IC regulator. The regulators can be selected for
operation with load currents from hundreds of mill-amperes to tens of amperes,
corresponding to power
2.5 HC-05 Bluetooth
Figure 2.4: HC-05 Bluetooth
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2.5.1 Overview
HC‐05 module is an easy to use Bluetooth SPP (Serial Port Protocol) module,
designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup. Serial port Bluetooth module is
fully qualified Bluetooth V2.0+ EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) 3Mbps Modulation with
complete 2.4GHz radio transceiver and baseband. It uses CSR Blue core 04 External
single chip Bluetooth systems with CMOS technology and with AFH (Adaptive
Frequency Hopping Feature). It has the footprint as small as 12.7mmx27mm. Hope it will
simplify your overall design/development cycle.
2.5.2 Specifications:
2.5.2.1 Hardware features
Typical ‐80dBm sensitivity.
Up to +4dBm RF transmits power.
Low Power 1.8V Operation, 3.3 to 5 V I/O.
PIO control.
UART interface with programmable baud rate.
With integrated antenna.
With edge connector.
2.5.2.2 Software features
Slave default Baud rate: 9600, Data bits: 8, Stop bit: 1, Parity: No parity.
PIO9 and PIO8 can be connected to red and blue led separately. When
Master and slave are paired, red and blue led blinks 1time/2s in interval, while
disconnected only blue led blinks 2times/s.
Auto‐connect to the last device on power as default.
Permit pairing device to connect as default.
Auto‐pairing PINCODE:”1234” as default.
Auto‐reconnect in 30 min when disconnected as a result of beyond the range of
connection.
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2.5.3 Pin out configuration of Bluetooth and microcontroller
Figure 2.5: Pin out configuration microcontroller and Bluetooth
2.5.4 Bluetooth Wireless Navigation
HC-06 / HC-05 Bluetooth module is used to receive data from android based
device.
After pairing (connecting) the Bluetooth module with android phone or tablet,
open the application and connect to the paired device HC-06 or HC-05.
Android application will send letters „F‟, „B‟, „R‟ and „L‟ to move robot
forward, backward, right and left respectively.
These are received by the Bluetooth receiver; those letters are available in TX
pin of HC-06.
TX pin of Bluetooth module is connected to RX pin (26) of PIC
microcontroller, which receives information from the Bluetooth module.
That information is used as an interrupt to switch between user defined
functions that we have specified.
We have written different functions to perform assigned tasks viz Move
forward, backward, turn left and right. These functions will change the values
of pins RC0, RC1, RC2 and RC3. Wheel rotations are controlled by these
pins.
Here we are using IC L293D to drive wheel motor, which is capable of
driving 2 motors at a time.
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2.6 L293D Motor Driver IC
L293D is a typical Motor driver or Motor Driver IC which allows DC motor to
drive on either direction. L293D is a 16-pin IC which can control a set of two DC motors
simultaneously in any direction. It means that you can control two DC motor with a
single L293D IC. Dual H-bridge Motor Driver integrated circuit(IC).
It works on the concept of H-bridge. H-bridge is a circuit which allows the voltage to be
flown in either direction. As we know voltage need to change its direction for being able
to rotate the motor in clockwise or anticlockwise direction, hence H-bridge IC are ideal
for driving a DC motor. In a single l293d chip there two h-Bridge circuit inside the IC
which can rotate two dc motor independently. Due its size it is very much used in robotic
application for controlling DC motors. Given below is the pin diagram of a L293D motor
controller.
There are two Enable pins on l293d. Pin 1 and pin 9, for being able to drive the motor,
the pin 1 and 9 need to be high. For driving the motor with left H-bridge you need to
enable pin 1 to high. And for right H-Bridge we need to make the pin 9 to high. If anyone
of the either pin1 or pin9 goes low then the motor in the corresponding section will
suspend working. It‟s like a switch.
2.6.1 Pin Diagram of L293D motor driver IC
Figure 2.6: 16 Pin Diagram of L293D
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2.6.2 Working of L293D
Here 4 input pins for this l293d, pin 2, 7 on the left and pin 15, 10 on the right as shown
on the pin diagram. Left input pins will regulate the rotation of motor connected across
left side and right input for motor on the right hand side. The motors are rotated on the
basis of the inputs provided across the input pins as LOGIC 0 or LOGIC 1.In simple we
need to provide Logic 0 or 1 across the input pins for rotating the motor.
2.6.3 L293D Logic Table
Let‟s consider a Motor connected on left side output pins (pin 3, 6). For rotating
the motor in clockwise direction the input pins has to be provided with Logic 1 and Logic
0.
• Pin 2 = Logic 1 and Pin 7 = Logic 0 | Clockwise Direction
• Pin 2 = Logic 0 and Pin 7 = Logic 1 | Anticlockwise Direction
• Pin 2 = Logic 0 and Pin 7 = Logic 0 | Idle [No rotation] [Hi-Impedance state]
• Pin 2 = Logic 1 and Pin 7 = Logic 1 | Idle [No rotation]
In a very similar way the motor can also operated across input pin 15, 10 for motor on the
right hand side.
2.6.4 Circuit Diagram of L293D motor driver IC controller
Figure: 2.7: Circuit Diagram of L293D
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2.6.5 Voltage Specification
VCC is the voltage that it needs for its own internal operation 5v; L293D will not
use this voltage for driving the motor. For driving the motors it has a separate provision
to provide motor supply VSS (V supply). L293d will use this to drive the motor. It
means if you want to operate a motor at 9V then you need to provide a Supply of 9V
across VSS Motor supply.
The maximum voltage for VSS motor supply is 36V. It can supply a max current of
600mA per channel. Since it can drive motors Up to 36v hence you can drive pretty big
motors with this L293D.
VCC pin 16 is the voltage for its own internal Operation. The maximum voltage ranges
from 5v and up to 36v.
2.7 Capacitor
A capacitor is a passive two-terminal electrical component used to store energy
electro statically in an electric field. The forms of practical capacitors vary widely, but all
contain at least two electrical conductors separated by a dielectric (insulator). Capacitors
are widely used as parts of electrical circuits in many common electrical devices.
Figure 2.8: Physical View of Capacitor
When there is a potential difference across the conductors, an electric field
develops across the dielectric, causing positive charge to collect on one plate and
negative charge on the other plate. Energy is stored in the electrostatic field. An ideal
capacitor is characterized by a single constant value, capacitance. This is the ratio of the
electric charge on each conductor to the potential difference between them. The SI unit of
capacitance is the farad, which is equal to one coulomb per volt.
The capacitance is greatest when there is a narrow separation between large areas
of conductor; hence capacitor conductors are often called plates, referring to an early
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means of construction. In practice, the dielectric between the plates passes a small
amount of leakage current and also has an electric field strength limit, the breakdown
voltage. The conductors and leads introduce an undesired inductance and resistance.
A capacitor consists of two conductors separated by a non-conductive region. The
non-conductive region is called the dielectric. In simpler terms, the dielectric is just an
electrical insulator. Examples of dielectric media are glass, air, paper, vacuum, and even
a semiconductor depletion region chemically identical to the conductors. A capacitor is
assumed to be self-contained and isolated, with no net electric charge and no influence
from any external electric field. The conductors thus hold equal and opposite charges on
their facing surfaces, and the dielectric develops an electric field. In SI units, a
capacitance of one farad means that one coulomb of charge on each conductor causes a
voltage of one volt across the device.
An ideal capacitor is wholly characterized by a constant capacitance C, defined as the
ratio of charge ±Q on each conductor to the voltage V between them. C = Q/V, where C
is the capacitance in farad (F), Q is the electric charge in coulombs (C) and V is the
voltage between the capacitor‟s plates in volts (V).
2.7.1 Types of Capacitor
Types Feature
Variable capacitor Variable capacitor has changeable capacitor
Electrolyte capacitor Electrolytic capacitor are used when high
capacitance is needed .most of the electrolytic
capacitor are polarized.
Ceramic capacitor Ceramic capacitor has ceramic dielectric material
.has high voltage functionality.
Tantalum capacitor Tantalum oxide dielectric material. Has high
capacitance.
Spherical capacitor Spherical capacitor has a sphere shape.
Power capacitor Power capacitors are used in high voltage power
system.
Mica capacitor High accuracy capacitors.
Paper capacitor Paper dielectric material
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2.7.2 Capacitor Voltage Reference
Type J – Dipped Tantalum Capacitors.
Type K – Mica Capacitors.
Type L – Polyester/Polystyrene Capacitors
Type M – Electrolytic 4 Band Capacitors
Type N – Electrolytic 3 Band Capacitors.
2.7.3 104j Capacitor
In this project we have used type j (Dipped Tantalum Capacitors) capacitor
Figure 2.9: 104j Capacitor
2.7.4 Specification of 104j Capacitor
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2.8 Crystal oscillator
A crystal oscillator is an electronic oscillator circuit that uses the mechanical
resonance of a vibrating crystal of piezoelectric material to create an electrical signal with
a very precise frequency. This frequency is commonly used to keep track of time (as in
quartz wristwatches), to provide a stable clock signal for digital integrated circuits, and to
stabilize frequencies for radio transmitters and receivers. The most common type of
piezoelectric resonator used is the quartz crystal, so oscillator circuits incorporating them
became known as crystal oscillators, but other piezoelectric materials including
polycrystalline ceramics are used in similar circuits.
Quartz crystals are manufactured for frequencies from a few tens of kilohertz to hundreds
of megahertz. More than two billion crystals are manufactured annually. Most are used
for consumer devices such as wristwatches, clocks, radios, computers, and cell phones.
Quartz crystals are also found inside test and measurement equipment, such as counters,
signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
Here we used a crystal of 12 MHz as clock oscillator for Microcontroller.
Figure 2.10: Crystal oscillator
2.9 Heat sink
In electronic systems, a heat sink is a passive heat exchanger that cools a device
by dissipating heat into the surrounding medium. In computers, heat sinks are used to
cool central processing units or graphics processors.
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Figure 2.11: Heat sink
2.10 Resistor
A resistor is a passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical
resistance as a circuit element.
The current through a resistor is in direct proportion to the voltage across the
resistor's terminals. This relationship is represented by Ohm's law: I = V/ R.
Where I is the current through the conductor in units of amperes, V is the
potential difference measured across the conductor in units of volts, and R is the
resistance of the conductor in units of ohms (symbol: Ω).
The ratio of the voltage applied across a resistor's terminals to the intensity of
current in the circuit is called its resistance, and this can be assumed to be a constant
(independent of the voltage) for ordinary resistors working within their ratings.
Figure 2.12: Physical view of Resistor
2.11 Mini DC Gear Motor and wheel
Mini DC Gear Motor is a cost-effective, high usability and quality motor by
Robot base, it can be used for program-controlled tracing robot car and wheel robot, also
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can do PWM control ,speed measurement combining Adriano-compatible controller and
DC Motor driver. In this project we used 2 DC motor.
Figure 2.13: Mini Dc motor and wheel, stearing wheel.
2.11.1 Specifications of DC motor
1. Gear ratios: 48:1
2. No-load speed (3V): 120RPM
3. No-load speed (6V): 240RPM
4. No-load current (3V): 40mA
5. No-load current (6V): 70mA
6. Block running current (3V): 390mA
7. Block running current (3V): 680mA
8. Torque size (3V): 3200mg * cm
9. Torque size (6V): 5500mg * cm
10. Size: 70.50 mm x 27.00 mm x 23.00 mm
11. Weight: about 40g
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2.12 LED
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an
electric current passes through it. The light is not particularly bright, but in most LEDs it
is monochromatic, occurring at a single wavelength. The output from an LED can range
from red (at a wavelength of approximately 700 nanometers) to blue-violet (about 400
nanometers). Some LEDs emit infrared (IR) energy (830 nanometers or longer); such a
device is known as an infrared-emitting diode (IRED).
An LED or IRED consists of two elements of processed material called P-type
semiconductors and N-type semiconductors. These two elements are placed in direct
contact, forming a region called the P-N junction. In this respect, the LED or IRED
resembles most other diode types, but there are important differences. The LED or IRED
has a transparent package, allowing visible or IR energy to pass through. Also, the LED
or IRED has a large PN-junction area whose shape is tailored to the application.
Benefits of LEDs and IREDs, compared with incandescent and fluorescent illuminating
devices, include:
Low power requirement: Most types can be operated with battery power supplies.
High efficiency: Most of the power supplied to an LED or IRED is converted into
radiation in the desired form, with minimal heat production.
Long life: When properly installed, an LED or IRED can function for decades.
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Figure 2.14: LED
2.13 Diode
A diode is a simple electrical device that allows the flow of current only in one direction.
So it can be said to act somewhat like a switch. A specific arrangement of diodes can
convert AC to pulsating DC; hence it is sometimes also called as a rectifier. It is derived
from "di-ode” which means a device having two electrodes. The symbol of a p-n junction
diode is shown below, the arrowhead points in the direction of conventional current flow.
Figure 2.15: Diode
2.13.1 Characteristic of Diode
The p-n junction is a basic building block in any semiconductor device. It is formed by
joining a p type (intrinsic semiconductor doped with a trivalent impurity) and n type
semiconductor (intrinsic semiconductor doped with a pentavalent impurity) together with
a special fabrication technique such that a p-n junction is formed. Hence it is a device
with two elements, the p-type forms anode and the n-type forms the cathode. These
terminals are brought out to make the external connections. Here we have used a
SCHOTTKY Diode (35V 9A DO204AR).
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Figure 2.16: Characteristics of Diode
2.14 Battery
A rechargeable battery is an energy storage device that can be charged again after being
discharged by applying DC current to its terminals
Figure 2.17: Battery.
Rechargeable batteries allow for multiple usages from a cell, reducing waste and
generally providing a better long-term investment in terms of dollars spent for usable
device time. This is true even factoring in the higher purchase price of rechargeable and
the requirement for a charger.
A rechargeable battery is generally a more sensible and sustainable replacement to one-
time use batteries, which generate current through a chemical reaction in which a reactive
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anode is consumed. The anode in a rechargeable battery gets consumed as well but at a
slower rate, allowing for many charges and discharges.
In use, rechargeable batteries are the same as conventional ones. However, after
discharge the batteries are placed in a charger or, in the case of built-in batteries, an
AC/DC adapter is connected.
While rechargeable batteries offer better long term cost and reduce waste, they do have a
few cons. Many types of rechargeable cells created for consumer devices, including AA
and AAA, C and D batteries, produce a lower voltage of 1.2v in contrast to the 1.5v of
alkaline batteries. Though this lower voltage doesn't prevent correct operation in
properly-designed electronics, it can mean a single charge does not last as long or offer
the same power in a session. This is not the case, however, with lithium polymer and
lithium ion batteries.
Some types of batteries such as nickel cadmium and nickel-metal hydride can develop a
battery memory effect when only partially discharged, reducing performance of
subsequent charges and thus battery life in a given device.
Rechargeable batteries are used in many applications such as cars, all manner of
consumer electronics and even off-grid and supplemental facility power storage.
2.14.1 Applications
Suitable to cordless phone, solar lighting, electrical drill, shaver, emergency lighting,
back-up power, cordless tool, power tool, flashlight, torch, Robot etc
2.15 Summary
In this chapter we have described design of the project and various components
description which has been used in the project.
In the next chapter we will describe implementation of the project.
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3.1 Introduction
In this chapter we will describe about Microcontroller IC, circuit diagram, circuit
construction and its working procedure, PCB layout and microcontroller programming.
3.2 Microcontroller
A microcontroller (sometimes abbreviated µC, uC or MCU) is a small computer on a
single integrated circuit containing a processor core, memory, and programmable
input/output peripherals.
3.2.1 The pin diagram of Atmega8 microcontroller
Figure 3.1: Pin diagram of ATmega8
3.2.2 ATmega8 Microcontroller IC
This is the main controller of the robot. When the robot is turned on, the main controller
is ready to receive an instruction from Android phone via Bluetooth. It is 28 pin of
microcontroller.
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3.2.3 Features
3.2.3.1 Advanced RISC Architecture
– 130 Powerful Instructions – Most Single-clock Cycle Execution
– 32 × 8 General Purpose Working Registers
– Fully Static Operation
– Up to 16MIPS Throughput at 16MHz
– On-chip 2-cycle Multiplier
3.2.3.2 High Endurance Non-volatile Memory segments
– 8Kbytes of In-System Self-programmable Flash program memory
– 512Bytes EEPROM, 1Kbyte Internal SRAM
– Write/Erase Cycles: 10,000 Flash/100,000 EEPROM
– Data retention: 20 years at 85°C/100 years at 25°C (1)
– Optional Boot Code Section with Independent Lock Bits In-System Programming by
on-chip Boot Program True Read-While-Write Operation
– Programming Lock for Software Security
3.2.3.3 Peripheral Features
– Two 8-bit Timer/Counters with Separate Prescaler, one Compare Mode
– One 16-bit Timer/Counter with Separate Prescaler, Compare Mode, and Capture Mode
– Real Time Counter with Separate Oscillator
– Three PWM Channels
– 8-channel ADC in TQFP and QFN/MLF package Eight Channels 10 -bit Accuracy
– 6-channel ADC in PDIP package
- Six Channels 10 -bit Accuracy
– Byte-oriented Two-wire Serial Interface
– Programmable Serial USART
– Master/Slave SPI Serial Interface
– Programmable Watchdog Timer with Separate On-chip Oscillator
– On-chip Analog Comparator
3.2.3.4 Special Microcontroller Features
– Power-on Reset and Programmable Brown-out Detection
– Internal Calibrated RC Oscillator
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3.4 PCB Layout
Figure 3.2: PCB Diagram of This Project
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3.5 Circuit module
Figure 3.3: Circuit module
3.6 Circuit Construction
Power source is from battery.
We designed the project with12V. But we supplied only 9.6 V. However, it
works properly.
It is a combination of 8 batteries. Each battery is 1.2 V.
It has two terminals. Positive and negative terminals which are connected to
positive and negative terminal of PCB.
Then we see a capacitor. It is the filter capacitor. It eliminates the ripple. Ripple
is very harmful for system. Although battery is pure DC.
Other capacitors are also used to eliminate the ripple.
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Microcontroller is needed a minimum of 5 volt. Otherwise it does not work
properly.
For this case we used a 7805 voltage regulator IC which holds 5v.
Pin 8 of L293D IC is connected with the source.
For motor rotation it requires a minimum of 7.5 volt, otherwise motor will not
rotate.
Pin 16 is connected to the output of 7805 IC for biasing.
We used a Bluetooth. For Bluetooth 5v is needed. It is connected with 5v positive
and ground.
TX, RX pins of microcontroller and Bluetooth are connected. It is used to
communicate with the microcontroller.
3.7 Android application Development
Android is an open source operating system based on the Linux kernel, and designed
primarily for touch screen mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets.
For this application, we used MIT App Inventor site, where can be developed Android
apps.
3.7.1 What is MIT App inventor?
App Inventor is a cloud-based tool, which means that you can build apps right in your
web browser. This website offers all of the support that you‟ll need as you learns how to
build your own apps. The App Inventor software or "service" is at
ai2.appinventor.mit.edu. You can get there by clicking the orange "Create" button from
any page on this website.
3.7.2 Android application view
Figure 3.4: Android application view
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3.7.3 Screenshot of the Development of Android application
Figure 3.5: Screenshot of the Development of Android application
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3.8 Working procedure
At First we on the power switch and circuit gets power which is indicated by LED.
Then we have to connect Bluetooth module with the Android phone.
At Smartphone app, Bluetooth device is searched. If found with name "HC-05"
device, the connection is made with a pass code “1234”. It must be paired.
According to program:
When we press forward button it goes ahead.
If we press stop it stops.
If we press Backward it goes to backward.
If we press left it goes to left. It means it moves to left, and vice versa.
By this we can avoid the obstacle using command by application.
3.9 Softwares Used
3.9.1 Proteus 8
Proteus 8 is best simulation software for various designs with microcontroller. It
is mainly popular because of availability of almost all microcontrollers in it. So it is a
handy tool to test programs and embedded designs for electronics hobbyist. We can
simulate our programming of microcontroller in Proteus 8 Simulation Software.
After simulating circuit in Proteus 8 Software we can directly make PCB design with it.
3.9.2 Code vision AVR
Integrated Development Environment for the 8-bit Atmel AVR and XMEGA
Microcontrollers.
Application that runs under Windows® XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8,
32-bit and 64-bit
Easy to use Integrated Development Environment and ANSI C compatible
Compiler
Editor with auto indentation, syntax highlighting for both C and AVR assembler,
function parameters and structure/union members auto complete
Supported data types: bit, bool, char, int, short, long, 64-bit long.
Fast floating point library with hardware multiplier and enhanced core
instructions support for all the new ATmega chips
AVR specific extensions for:
Transparent, easy accessing of the EEPROM & FLASH memory areas, without
the need of special functions like in other AVR compilers
Bit level access to I/O registers
Interrupt support
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Support for placing bit variables in the General Purpose I/O Registers (GPIOR)
available in the new chips (ATtiny2313, ATmega48/88/168,
ATmega165/169/325/3250/329/3290/645/6450/649/6490,
ATmega1280/1281/2560/2561/640, ATmega406 and others)
Compiler optimizations:
Peephole optimizer
Advanced variables to register allocator, allows very efficient use of the AVR
architecture
Common Block Subroutine packing (what our competition calls “Code
Compressor”), replaces repetitive code sequences with calls to subroutines. This
optimizer is available as Standard in CodeVisionAVR, at no additional costs, not
like in our competitor‟s products.
Common sub-expression elimination
Loop optimization
Branch optimization
Subroutine call optimization
Cross-jumping optimization
Constant folding
Constant literal strings merging
Store-copy optimization
Dead code removing optimization
4 memory models: tiny (8 bit data pointers for chips with up to 256 bytes of
RAM), small (16 bit data pointers for chips with more than 256 bytes of ram),
medium (for chips with 128k of flash) and large (for chips with 256k or more
flash).
3.10 Summary
In this chapter we have described about microcontroller IC, circuit diagram,
circuit construction, working procedure, PCB layout, microcontroller programming and
designing software.
In the next chapter we will describe the application and limitation of the project.
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4.1 Introduction
In Previous chapter we have described design and implementation of the project. In this
chapter we will describe outer look of the project, its application and limitation.
4.2 Project Outlook
Figure 4.1: Outer look of the robot
4.3 Application of this project
The robot can be used for reconnaissance or surveillance. Like, if there is any
hidden bomb under anything.
It can be ensured and notified through the robot.
The robot is small in size so can be used for spying.
This Project uses Bluetooth technology and in the future switched to wife.
After using camera it can be used as a photographer.
This types of robot used as toy‟s kids.
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4.4 Limitation
It is use for short distance only.
Rapidly power reduced.
Bluetooth too low-bandwidth.
4.5 Summary
In this chapter we have described application and limitation of the project.
In the next chapter we will describe about price and discussion of the project.
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5.1 Introduction
In this chapter we will discuss about this project.
5.2 Price
The components are used in this project is very chip. Such as ATmgega8
microcontroller IC, 7805 Voltage regulator IC, L293D Motor Driver IC, HC-05
Bluetooth, Crystal, Hit sink, Battery, Steering wheel, wheel, DC motor. LED, Switch
Capacitor, Resistor, PCB, and connecting wires. All of these are available in our local
market.
5.3 Discussion
We tried to control the robot by the smart phone, and avoid the obstacle. That is why we
designed an android app which communicates with microcontroller via Bluetooth
module.
In this project, we have gained the concept of embedded C, designing app, Java
environment which are important for future development.
We kept some additional parts such as buzzer, resistor, LED, and rail connector/ bus bars
in PCB. They are designed for the future use.
5.4 Advantages
Portable and Easy To Use.
Easy to control.
Simple in Construction.
Easy To Maintain And Repair.
Efficient and Low Cost Design.
Low Power Consumption.
The programming of the microcontroller is easy.
5.5 Disadvantages
It is time consuming project.
It is use for short distance only.
Rapidly power reduced.
Bluetooth too low-bandwidth.
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5.6 Summary
In this chapter we have discussed price comparison, discussion, advantages and
disadvantages of the project.
In the next chapter the report will be formally concluded.
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6.1 Future Extensions
Obstacle avoidance
Install Ultrasonic sensor.
Vision
Use camera to transmit frames back to android application for display to
user.
Bluetooth too low-bandwidth, switch to Wi-Fi.
6.2 Conclusion
Our objective was to design a mobile controlled robot, which can avoid the obstacle. For
designing and development of the project, we have used various components like
microcontroller, Smartphone, Bluetooth, DC motor and others components. We have also
used MIT app inventor site for developing software and designing software for PCB
layout.
In this case we faced in some challenges like software developing, microcontroller
programming and layout designing, components assembling etc. Actually it was very
difficult for us. After all we overcome these challenges by hard work and eventually we
have been succeeded by the grace of Almighty Allah. This is a milestone for the future
development, the latter of which will be made us better.
