The SparkFun RedBot Mainboard is a robotic development platform that works with the Arduino IDE.

The RedBot is a motor driver and Ardiuno combination with various headers and connections, eliminating the need to stack multiple shields. By using the RedBot accessory boards and your own chassis, you can design a robot to suit your needs.

The RedBot comes pre-programmed with the Optiboot (Uno) bootloader. By simply connecting a USB mini-B cable, you can program it in the Arduino IDE using our example code, or your own. The optional add-on sensors attach to the main board via 6-pin headers or jumper cables to increase capabilities.

Check out the following add-ons for the RedBot:

• SparkFun RedBot Sensor - Mechanical Bumper
• SparkFun RedBot Sensor - Accelerometer
• SparkFun RedBot Buzzer
• SparkFun Line Follower Array

Check out the entire RedBot family of products!

Features

• 5V Logic
• 6-9V Input Voltage via Barrel Jack or 2-Pin Header
• ATmega328P (pre-programmed)
• TB6612FNG Dual DC Motor Driver
• USB Programmable via FTDI
• XBee Port with HW/SW Serial Switch
• 2x 3-Pin Female Motor Port
• 2x 6-Pin Male Optional Servo Header
• 4x 6-Pin Male Optional Sensor Header

Resources

• Schematic
• Eagle Files
• RedBot Tutorial
• RedBot Experiment Guide
• RedBot Assembly Guide
• RedBot Arduino Library
• Datasheet (ATmega328P)
• Datasheet (TB6612FNG)
• Datasheet (FT232R)
• GitHub (Design Files & Example Code)
• GitHub (Library)