Signal Recording Start module for minisumo and sumo robot projects. You can use any type SONY remotes with smart MicroStart. Easier than use to robots with two leds (Red Led Stop, Blue Led Start).
Micro start module for sumo robot and mini sumo robot projects. It is very versatile with easy usage.
Features
- Works at 5V (Suitable for Arduino, Pic, Atmel based systems)
- Small Size (13mm x 16mm x 8 mm)
- Two LEDS: Blue (Start) LED, Red (Stop) LED
- Just 2 grams.
How to Use MicroStart?
- Open the robot while Microstart is attached to suitable pins (Any digital pin is Ok)
- First you need to record starting and stopping signals of remote (Two different buttons, two signals)
- Push the MicroStart’s white button, while button is pressed it will pass the recording mode (Both LEDs will blink 3 times)
- Pust the first button of remote (It will be start button) First led (Blue LED) will light up.
- Wait 1-2 seconds. That step is important.
- Push the second button of remote (It will be Stop button) second led (Red LED) will light up.
- Now release the button. After releasing both leds will flash 5 times (In 3 seconds). When the LEDs not lighting, your MicroStart is ready for giving signal.
Suitable with our Genesis, Wing and Easyboard controllers.
Which Competitions Use MicroStart?
- Yıldız Savaşları (Istanbul-TURKEY)
- Marmara University Robotics Competition (Istanbul-TURKEY)
- Yıldırım Yarışları (Ankara – TURKEY)
- Robot Games Zero Latitude (ECUADOR)
- Guerra De Robots (MEXICO)
- CIRC (Central Illinois Robot Competition) (USA)