First robot.

I've combined my Android and Arduino skills to make my first robot. Pics coming soon...

IPOD+ARDUINO SIMPLE REMOTE

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#include <8X8Pattern.h> // 8X8 LED MATRIX LIBRARY (NOT USED IN THIS EXAMPLE)
#include // USED FOR SIMPLE REMOTE COMMANDS
#include // USED TO COMMUNICATE TO THE IPOD
const int PLAY_BUTTON = 5; // PLAY/PAUSE ON PIN 5
const int NEXT_BUTTON = 6; // NEXT TRACK ON PIN 6
const int PREVIOUS_BUTTON = 7; // PREVIOUS TRACK ON PIN 7
const int VOLUMEUP_BUTTON = 8; // VOLUME INCREASE ON PIN 8
const int VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON = 9; // VOLUME DECREASE ON PIN 9
const int RANDOMON_BUTTON = 10; // TURN RANDOM ON/0FF ON PIN 10
const int IPODON_BUTTON = 11; // WAKE UP IPOD ON PIN 11
const int IPODOFF_BUTTON = 12; // MAKE IPOD SLEEP PIN 12
const long DEBOUNCE_MILLIS = 150; // DEBOUNCE USED TO CANCEL OUT ANY ACCIDENTAL BUTTON PRESSES
int lastButtonState = LOW; // STATE OF THE BUTTONS
long lastToggleTime = 0; // TOGGLE TIME USED TO CALCULATE BETWEEN NOW AND DEBOUNCE
SimpleRemote simpleRemote;
void setup()
{
pinMode(PLAY_BUTTON, INPUT); // SET ALL THE BUTTONS AS INPUTS
pinMode(NEXT_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(PREVIOUS_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(VOLUMEUP_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(RANDOMON_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(IPODON_BUTTON, INPUT);
pinMode(IPODOFF_BUTTON, INPUT);
// turn on the pull-up resistor for example using Arduino resistor. in actual program won't need this
digitalWrite(PLAY_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(NEXT_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(PREVIOUS_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(VOLUMEUP_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(RANDOMON_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(IPODON_BUTTON, HIGH);
digitalWrite(IPODOFF_BUTTON, HIGH);
simpleRemote.setup();
}
void loop()
{
simpleRemote.loop();
const int PLAY_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(PLAY_BUTTON);
const int NEXT_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(NEXT_BUTTON);
const int PREVIOUS_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(PREVIOUS_BUTTON);
const int VOLUMEUP_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(VOLUMEUP_BUTTON);
const int VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON);
const int RANDOMON_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(RANDOMON_BUTTON);
const int IPODON_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(IPODON_BUTTON);
const int IPODOFF_BUTTON_STATE = digitalRead(IPODOFF_BUTTON);
const long now = millis();
if ((PLAY_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (PLAY_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendPlay();
}
else
{
simpleRemote.sendButtonReleased();
}
lastButtonState = PLAY_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((NEXT_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (NEXT_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendSkipForward();
}
else
{
simpleRemote.sendButtonReleased();
}
lastButtonState = NEXT_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((PREVIOUS_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (PREVIOUS_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendSkipBackward();
}
else
{
simpleRemote.sendButtonReleased();
}
lastButtonState = PREVIOUS_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((VOLUMEUP_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (VOLUMEUP_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendVolPlus();
}
else
{
simpleRemote.sendButtonReleased();
}
lastButtonState = VOLUMEUP_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendVolMinus();
}
else
{
simpleRemote.sendButtonReleased();
}
lastButtonState = VOLUMEDOWN_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((RANDOMON_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (RANDOMON_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendToggleShuffle();
}
lastButtonState = RANDOMON_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((IPODON_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (IPODON_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendiPodOn();
}
lastButtonState = IPODON_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
else if ((IPODOFF_BUTTON_STATE != lastButtonState) && ((now - lastToggleTime) > DEBOUNCE_MILLIS))
{
if (IPODOFF_BUTTON_STATE == LOW)
{
simpleRemote.sendiPodOff();
}
lastButtonState = IPODOFF_BUTTON_STATE;
lastToggleTime = now;
}
}

Problems....

the PCB for the buttons was soldered on backwards and in the process of fixing it, it got damaged beyond repair. also when making the plexiglass cover it got cracked. :(

Video!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8g9wtGML3s

Video of the table hooked up to my Macbook.

http://www.youtube.com/evansdustin

My youtube channel that has the XBOX 360 Laptop my friend built.

Pictures!!

here is a link to the project on my Flikr account. enjoy!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26028708@N04/sets/72157622372526921/

Parts list from RadioShack

Item: 2711129
Description: 33K ohm 1/2W Resistor PK/5
Quantity: 1 @ $.99
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2711342
Description: 47K ohm 1/4W 5% Resistor pk/5
Quantity: 1 @ $.99
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2711339
Description: 22K ohm 1/4W 5% Resistor pk/5
Quantity: 1 @ $.99
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2711347
Description: 100K ohm 1/4W 5% Resistor pk/5
Quantity: 1 @ $.99
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2720135
Description: 0.1æF Disc Capacitors 2 Pack
Quantity: 1 @ $1.49
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2721436
Description: 10æF 16V Tantalum Capacitor
Quantity: 1 @ $1.59
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2750644
Description: SPST PUSHBTN SWCH
Quantity: 1 @ $2.69
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Item: 2750648
Description: SPDT 6A PADDLE SW
Quantity: 1 @ $2.99
Shipping Method: Standard Ground
Arrival dependent upon the shipping method selected.


Sub-Total: $ 12.72
Tax: $ 1.28
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Shipping/Handling: $ 6.05
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Total for this address: $ 20.05
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Order Total: $ 20.05
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Parts List I just ordered

So Damion is making this whole thing easier by building a custom shield for the Arduino and in order to do that we needed parts.... I just ordered a total of $52.35 including:

Status Product
Qty Total
Item in Box PRT-08094 Polarized Connectors - Header (6-Pin)
6 $2.70
Item in Box PRT-08232 Polarized Connectors - Header (3-Pin)
1 $0.45
Item in Box PRT-08095 Polarized Connectors - Housing (2-Pin)
4 $1.80
Item in Box PRT-08096 Polarized Connectors - Housing (3-Pin)
1 $0.45
Item in Box PRT-00115 Break Away Female Headers
1 $1.50
Item in Box PRT-00119 DC Barrel Power Jack/Connector
1 $1.25
Item in Box PRT-08233 Polarized Connectors - Header (2-Pin) 4 $1.80
Item in Box PRT-08099 Polarized Connectors - Housing (6-Pin) 6 $2.70
Item in Box PRT-08100 Polarized Connectors - Crimp Pins
3 $5.85
Item in Box PRT-08032 Audio Jack 3.5mm
1 $1.50
Item in Box PRT-00116 Break Away Headers - Straight
2 $5.00
Item in Box COM-08963 Mini Button Pad PCB
1 $1.95
Item in Box COM-08998 Mini Button Pad Set - White
1 $4.95
Item in Box PRT-08992 Screw 2-56 Flat Head - 3/8"
4 $0.60
Item in Box PRT-08995 Machine Screw Nut 2-56
4 $0.60
Item in Box COM-00533 Basic LED - Red
1 $0.35
Item in Box PRT-08867 Hook-up Stranded Wire - Black
1 $2.50
Item in Box PRT-08865 Hook-up Stranded Wire - Red
1 $2.50
Item in Box TOL-08269 Wall Adapter Power Supply - 5VDC 1A 1 $5.95
Subtotal $44.40
Shipping and Handling
+ $7.95
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Grand Total: $52.35