Arduino compatible boards - Pololu

Pololu boards compatible with Arduino

Pololu boards are so much appreciated by DIY enthusiasts from around the world due to their functionality, relatively low prices of starter and development kits, as well as full compatibility with Arduino, Raspberry Pi and other major systems. All the components you see in this category are Arduino compatible, so you can buy without worrying about whether you can combine these modules with others. The devices are physically matched by the appropriate arrangement of the GPIO connectors and the shape of the board itself, which can be easily placed on the Arduino board. What's more, Pololu boards are usually small and have very good technical parameters.

Wondering which Pololu board for Arduino to choose, check the Pololu A-Star 32U4. This is a phenomenal board that bases its operation on the Arduino Leonardo module. The heart of the system is the efficient Atmega32u4 microcontroller. You can use up to 7 PWM digital outputs and 8 analog inputs (we have as many as 18 digital inputs / outputs in total). The device has no soldered goldpins, so it can be used in the smallest possible version as a simple logic. If you want to use a minicomputer like this for more advanced projects, no problem! Use the built-in goldpin strip to connect or disconnect the device to the Arduino. The board can be powered with 5V via a USB cable or from an external VIN (5V - 15V).

Pololu - the very best boards for Arduino

Pololu is a company that needs no introduction. It is both commercially and socially successful, providing electronic equipment for pupils, students and teachers. Pololu was founded in 2000 by three amicable students from MIT. Today, Pololu products are associated with very high standards and high quality of workmanship. In this category you will find both expansion modules and boards suitable for Arduino boards, as well as ready-made electronic components and Pololu mobile robots (we have also devoted several separate categories to these products in Botland - check it out). Each product is provided with professional and detailed documentation with high-quality graphics and diagrams. Very often they also contain the codes of sample programs to be used by the user.

Sumo = Zumo. Meet the famous Pololu robot that works with Arduino

Check out the advanced mini-sumo robot - Pololu Zumo 32u4. It is a complete robot with the A-Star controller (Pololu 3126), made entirely by the Pololu company. The whole thing is 100% compatible with Arduino boards and minicomputers. You will be able to easily program and change the settings of your robot using the Arduino IDE programming environment you already know. Zumo Pololu has been equipped with a whole range of great and funny additions, such as special elements for fighting other robots. In addition, the design consists of 75: 1 HP motors and an efficient ATmega32u4 microcontroller (the entire A-Star Pololu 3126 board). The equipment is powered by four classic batteries. After purchasing the product, in the set you will find, among others, two powerful DC motors with 75: 1 HP gears capable of generating up to 400 revolutions per minute, and their achievable torque is 1.6 kg * cm. The DRV8838 H - H bridge is used for precise motor control. The device has a built-in converter that stabilizes the battery voltage and a button that you can program yourself to trigger the expected actions. To control the position, there is an accelerometer (3-axis with the LSM303D magnetometer, which can be used, inter alia, to detect impacts with the opponent), a gyroscope (3-axis L3GD20H) and the entire strip covered with reflection sensors, thanks to which the robot is able to detect and avoid edges ring (Dohyo). With the Zumo robot from Pololu you will have full fun - programmable electronics has never been so real. You don't need advanced programming knowledge. If you already use an Arduino, you won't have any difficulties connecting and using your Zumo robot!