After seeing a commercial for a Telepresence robot on TV, I knew I wanted one, but after looking at prices I didn't want to pay for one.
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Fully open source telepresence robot. Design files for the PCB, mechanical (including 3D printed parts), and software (firmware and Java code) all on github.
Using an off the shelf Android Tablet (Nexus 7) running and Video Teleconferencing app (Skype, etc), a FTDI FT312D USB host chip, STM32 Microcontroller, and a pair of MC33926 motor controllers, I was able to create a cheap easily build-able telepresence robot.
System Design:
2-minute entry video:
Videos:
Submitted telepresenceRobot PCB v1 to OSHPark
Completed FT312D Breakout Board and submitted it to OSHPark
Finished and submitted the MC33926 Breakout Board to OSHPark for manufacturer
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