Tutorials
From Imperial College Robotics Society
Contents
Written Tutorials
Electronics
- H Bridge - Explains how an H bridge works and how to use the L293D
- IR Sensors - A description of how Sharp IR sensors work and how to wire them up
- Line Sensor Bar - Explains possible methods of creating a line sensor bar
- Servos - How servos function and how to use them
- Encoders - Explains how to set up and use encoders to measure distance travelled
- Turning the Raspberry Pi Into an FM Transmitter
Programming
- C++ Tutorial - Basic introduction to C++
- Mbed - Introduction on how to use the mbed and on its various outputs and inputs
- Mbed Compiler - Introduction and how to use the mbed online compiler
- PID - Introduction to the idea of PID and its use in line following
- Radar - A tutorial of how to send data from the mbed to a PC, to be displayed as a realtime image.
- Raspberry Pi - An introduction to the cheapest and smallest computer
Other
Video Tutorials
Electronics
- Motors and Switches - Basics of DC motors and switches
- Resistors and Ohm's Law - Explains the theory behind resistors and how ohms law works
- LEDs - Explains how to use LEDs
- Line-following Robot and Breadboard intro - demonstrates basics of a robot for line following and breadboards
- Sensor Unit and Sensor Bar - explains a possible method of creating a sensor bar
Programming
- Mbed Compiler Introduction - Basic overview of the mbed online compiler
- Mbed Using Sensors - Explains how to use sensors with the mbed microcontroller
External Tutorials
Electronics
- Introduction to robotics - wikipedia - Very useful in giving an overview on the whole field of robotics
Programming
- C++ Tutorials - Detailed C++ video tutorial
- Official mbed course material from ARM - very handy reference for functions of the mbed
- Wikipedia PID - Wikipedia page on PID control.
