Reconbot

Build your own Reconbot and drive it with your phone. Built for Intel by Bocoup, maintained by bocoup and the nodebots community.

Buy these parts

• Robot base https://www.servocity.com/html/junior_runt_rovertm__637142_.html
• H-Bridge https://www.pololu.com/product/2135
• 12v power converter for eidson https://www.pololu.com/product/2577
• Pan/Tilt https://www.servocity.com/html/spt100_pan___tilt_system.html (for hi-tech servos)
• Servos for Pan/Tilt https://www.servocity.com/html/hs-422_super_sport_.html (2x)
• Intel Edison Arduino Breakout https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13097
• Webcam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0092QJRPC/
• 2 cell Lipo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0072AEHIC
• 1 cell lipo
• "Servo booster"
• Charger
• Wires and clips

Software Setup and Install

There are two options for installing and running on the Intel Edison. You can use ubilinux or Resin.io. The code is the same for both.

• ubilinux is an embedded Linux distribution from Emutex and is based on Debian
• Resin is a "Modern development and deployment workflow for the Internet of Things" that lets you git push code changes to your Edison.

ubiLinux Install

Follow the instructions from the spark fun ubilinux install guide and stop just after logging in for the first time.

Resin.io Install

• Setup a resin.io account
• flash your edison with the provided firmware
• git push this repo into your project's remote repository
• wait 5-10 minutes for it to download for the first time
• Drive your robot around by browsing to it's IP address in the resin dashboard