Take a Look at the Zoomie Program Framework with it's Deterministic Loop

The program to run the Zoomie (Autonomous robot) will be rather extensive in size and complexity.  This is the first part in a series of videos detailing the MicroPython program that runs the Zoomie.  Primary focus is on creating a Deterministic Main loop and a Watchdog feature.

Cheers!
Chris

How to Plan & Structure a Large MicroPython Program

As we transition from construction to programming in Phase II of the Zoomtown experiment, it is time to carefully plan out the concept of the program.  In this video we will cover a lot about what the program needs to do, how I want it to operate, and highlight a few of the unknowns.  If you have not worked on moderately complex projects, this is a great opportunity to see one way of outlining it before you dig into the code.

Cheers!
Chris

#MicroPython #PICOW #Robotics

Final Assembly of the Zoomie. the PICO controlled Autonomous Robot

Completing the final mechanical and electrical assembly of the Zoomie (Raspberry Pi PICO controlled Autonomous Robot).  This is in preparation for Phase two of the ZoomTown experiment where we begin software development and testing.

Cheers!

Chris

#RaspberryPiPICO  #PICOW #autonomousrobot 

Episode 20 Completing the Power System with 18650 Cells and MP1584 DC-to-DC converters for the Zoomie.

Covered in this video is how the 18650 cells and three MP1584 DC to DC converter modules come together to power the Zoomie.  Not all sensors and devices operate at the same voltage, this is one solution to the problem.

Cheers!
Chris

#18650 #18650battery #DIYPCB

Making a Dual Voltage Power Supply for the Autonomous Robot

The Zoomie (Autonomous robot) needs multiple voltages to operate. To facilitate that, I created a PCB to hold the components in a space efficient manor.  The whole process of making the PCB, from design to soldering is presented.

Cheers!
Chris

#18650 #18650battery #DIYPCB