ACLYPSE ADR-1 ROBOT KIT The Aclypse ADR-1 Robot Kit is the first affordable robot kit for the robotics enthusiast, hobbyist, and educational market. At the remarkable price of $ 299 it provides everyone the opportunity to use, program, and experiment with a powerful robotics development system. The ADR-1 Robot is 27" tall, 14" wide, & 14" in depth and weighs approximately 16 pounds. This is a complete kit, anyone can assemble the ADR-1 Robot with a screwdriver and an adjustable wrench (or a pair of common pliers), all other tools necessary are provided. No soldering or electronics experience is needed. Ease of assembly makes this ideal for classroom and lab environments. ADR-1 ROBOT KIT FEATURES ------------------------ V-25 (8086 Compatible) 10MHz Onboard computer 256K RAM (Expandable) with lithium battery backup 128K ROM ADR Operating System ADR BASIC Dual Serial ports for remote communication links (300 to 19,200 baud) to computers,terminals, etc.. Cable & Adapter to connect to a PC serial port (DB-25) Voice Recognition Capabilities Speech Output (Unlimited Vocabulary) 8 A/D (analog to digital) input ports Digital sound record, modify, & playback Dual motor power drive system Battery charge level sensor 12 volt 6 amp battery pack Onboard power & recharge module Recharge/power adapter Easy to assemble and operate All tools needed are included. (Except screwdriver and adjustable. wrench) ADR-1 Operating System Users Manual ADR-1 BASIC Users Manual ADR-1 Robot Assembly Guide Application programs (3.5" DOS Diskette) Robot size: 27" tall, 14" wide, & 14" in depth Durable ABS plastic and steel construction The ADR-1 Robot has the standard features you need: onboard V25 computer system, voice recognition capabilities, English speech output, power motor drive, battery with monitoring & recharge system, remote computer data link, and more... The Peripheral Interface and V25 Expansion Bus make it easy to add more sensors, motors, and expansion cards. The powerful built-in V-25 Computer System controls all of the robot's resources and allows the ADR-1 Robot to operate autonomously without outside connections. The ADR-1 can communicate to other computers or terminals by attaching the serial cable and adapter that are included. The ADR Operating System will be instantly familiar to anyone that used DOS on a PC compatible computer. At the ADR OS command prompt, you can execute BASIC programs, assembled or compiled executable programs, and batch files. ADR-1 is controlled by a 10MHz V-25 (8086 compatible) 16-bit microprocessor and the ADR-OS is an interrupt driven operating system similar to DOS. Application programs can be written in BASIC, which is included, or assembly language by using a DOS Macro Assembler. Program and data files can be sent and received from a computer to the ADR-1 Robot with XModem transfer protocol. and stored on ADR-1 RAM DISK Software is included to do this when using a PC compatible or you may use any computer with terminal software, as almost all include XModem support. The dynamic RAM DISK allows storage of program & data files and is backed up with its own lithium battery to retain information when the main battery is disconnected. The RAM DISK expands and contracts depending on the number and size of the program and data files. There is 256K of RAM memory which may be expanded by adding a memory card to the expansion bus. The ADR-OS Memory Manager controls memory allocation and usage to avoid conflicts between various programs in memory. The 128K ROM contains the ADR Operating System, Aclypse BASIC, Voice Manager, ADT debugger/monitor, and other system programs. The Aclypse BASIC Interpreter is included in ROM and can be called from the OS prompt. Those who have used the BASIC programming language on personal computer systems will have no problem learning the extra commands for controlling and monitoring ADR-1 resources (motors, sensors, etc..). Those who have little programming experience can learn quickly by following examples in the BASIC User Manual that is included. Programs can be saved to the RAM DISK and be sent or received from a remote computer such as a PC, Macintosh, Amiga, and other systems. A program written in Aclypse BASIC can call other programs stored on the RAM DISK thus allowing multiple programs in memory at the simultaneously. Individual BASIC programs can be up to 64K in size and you can have as many programs as will fit on the RAM DISK. Example programs are included to help you learn some program techniques in Aclypse BASIC. Extended commands such as SAY will direct the ADR-1 Robot to speak the text strings you want. The LISTEN command will use voice recognition to convert your trained verbal commands into text strings. Aclypse BASIC makes working with the ADR-1 Robot easy. The ADR-1 Robot can move around in its environment with its cog and belt driven motor drive. Two independent axles allow forward ,reverse, left & right center rotation, and right & left turning. ADR-1 has dual motor drive can climb over and through low level obstacles. Use the extended BASIC commands to maneuver to ADR-1 Robot in your programs. The ADR-1 Robot is powered by a 12 volt 6 amp battery. Different programmable power-save modes allow the ADR-1 to operate up to 40 hours between charges. A lithium battery allows the RAM DISK to retain data for months, even if this battery is disconnected. A power adapter is included to recharge the main battery and operate the ADR-1 when connected. The ADR-1 can monitor the main battery and report on its power level. This can be found by using a BASIC command or an OS interrupt call. A nylon harness allows easy access, removal, and installation of the battery unit. The ADR-1 Robot comes with speaker dependent voice recognition. This allows the ADR-1 to respond and execute tasks upon trained verbal commands. The head mounted microphone with its onboard circuitry is designed to allow you use voice recognition at various distances. Speaker dependent means that the robot normally responds to commands taught to it by a particular person. You can also record, modify, and play back digital messages and sound effects. You can utilize the voice recognition capabilities of the ADR-1 Robot with BASIC commands or ADR OS Interrupt calls for assembly language programmers. Speech capability is built into the ADR-1 operating system. Simply give it a phrase of English text with the BASIC command SAY or an ADR-1 OS interrupt call and the ADR-1 operating system will convert it to digital phonemes & speech will be heard from the head mounted speaker. The rate of speech is can be altered to listening preference. The microphone mounted on the head is for voice and sound recording. This sensor is connected to the A/D (analog to digital) converter system. There are a total of eight 8-bit A/D inputs (2 are reserved) that can be connected to various sensors and controls. It is easy to add your own motors and sensors to the ADR-1. There are two I/O control ports that have a total of 12 input and output digital control lines. An IDC data cable can be connected to the Peripheral Interface to access the digital I/O control ports and 8-bit A/D inputs. The ADR-1 V-25 onboard computer system has a processor expansion socket that allows the addition of one or more expansion cards. This allows the addition of memory expansion cards, peripheral adapters, and I/O interface cards for additional digital I/O control ports and 8-bit A/D inputs. The optional ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook is excellent source of information about adding motors and sensors for the ADR-1 Robot. The ADR-1 also has a secondary RS-232 serial port that can connect to internal or external devices. Like the primary serial port which is used for remote computer links, it can be set for baud rates from 300 to 19,200 bps. HOW TO ORDER: ------------- You can order the ADR-1 Robot Kit and any accessories directly from Aclypse Corporation. Just call by phone at (812) 875-2852 and a customer representative will be glad to help you with your order and provide information about various products. You can order by mail to: ACLYPSE CORPORATION RT. 2 BOX 213H WORTHINGTON, IN 47471 Ordering & Customer Service (812) 875-2852 Aclypse BBS (812) 875-2836 (14.4K MNP) We accept VISA & MASTERCARD, check, and money orders. Purchase Orders are accepted from universities, colleges, primary and secondary school systems, and corporate accounts and are subject to approval. For foreign orders, all prices are in U.S. Dollars and please call or write for shipping charges to your location. Indiana residents please add 5% sales tax. TECHNICAL SUPPORT: ------------------ Our goal at Aclypse is to make the ADR-1 Robot Kit easy to assemble and easy to use. If you need technical help, the fastest way is to call our 24 hour Aclypse BBS at (812) 875-2836. The Ask an Engineer option on the BBS will allow you to enter and elaborate your questions. Then call the BBS back a short time later the answer to your question along with information about relative files on the BBS should solve your problem. You can send Electronic mail over INTERNET to: aclypse@delphi.com You can send Electronic mail on Compuserve to: 72017,3565 You can also call us at (812) 875-2852 and a customer representative should be able to answer your questions or have an engineer call you back with the answer you need. The Aclypse ADR-1 Robot is a special product with unlimited possibilities and was made to experiment with robotics. The ADR-1 Technical Reference Manual and ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook are both excellent sources for information. ADR-1 Robot Kit # ACL-1000 $299.00 Standard Features Plus $15 for shipping V-25 (8086 Compatible) 10MHz Onboard computer 256K RAM (Expandable) with lithium battery backup 128K ROM ADR Operating System ADR BASIC Dual Serial ports for remote communication links (300 to 19,200 baud) to computers,terminals, etc.. Cable & Adapter to connect to a PC serial port (DB-25) Voice Recognition Capabilities Speech Output (Unlimited Vocabulary) 8 A/D (analog to digital) input ports Digital sound record, modify, & playback Dual motor power drive system Battery charge level sensor 12 volt 6 amp battery pack Onboard power & recharge module Recharge/power adapter Easy to assemble and operate All tools needed are included. (Except screwdriver and adjustable. wrench) ADR-1 Operating System Users Manual ADR-1 BASIC Users Manual ADR-1 Robot Assembly Guide Application programs (3.5" DOS Diskette) Robot size: 27" tall, 14" wide, & 14" in depth Durable ABS plastic and steel construction * Availability June 15th, 1994 OPTIONS: -------- ADR-1 512K Memory Expansion Card #ACL-1050 $ 99.95 The 512K Memory Expansion Card will upgrade the ADR-1 Robot from the 256K to 768K of RAM. This allows you to have a much larger RAM DISK. The ADR-1 will automatically recognize the additional memory when this card is installed. The ADR-1 512K Memory Expansion Card plugs into the V-25 Processor Expansion Bus and has its own lithium battery backup to retain data when the main battery is disconnected. * Availability July 20th, 1994 ADR-1 Digital Compass #ACL-1060 $ 29.95 The ADR-1 Digital Compass enables the ADR-1 Robot to know which direction it is facing. This module plugs into the Peripheral Interface and returns up to eight different compass points: NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST, NORTHEAST, NORTHWEST, SOUTHEAST, and SOUTHWEST. The direction the ADR-1 Robot is facing can be found by using the BASIC command COMPASS or using an OS Interrupt call. * Availability July 20th, 1994 ADR-1 Distance Range Finder System #ACL-1080 $ 99.95 The ADR-1 Distance Range Finder System measures the distance between the ADR-1 Robot and objects, walls, & barriers. It can be mounted almost anywhere on the ADR-1 robot and rotates approximately 180 degrees. Range is from 10" to a maximum of 30 feet. Distance is measured in inches and target direction can be set in BASIC or an OS Interrupt call. This module plugs into the Peripheral Interface. * Availability August 24th, 1994 ADR-1 Macintosh Serial Adapter #ACL-1022 $ 12.95 The ADR-1 Robot Kit comes with a serial phone cable which connects the robot to a DB-25 PC Compatible serial port. The ADR-1 Macintosh Serial Adapter will allow you to connect this cable to a Macintosh, Apple IIGS or IICS. * Availability June 15th, 1994 ADR-1 DB-25 Serial Adapter Kit #ACL-1028M or #ACL-1028F $ 12.95 This kit allows you do design your own adapter to connect from the serial phone cable to your computer or terminal DB-25 serial port ACL-1028M is for a male DB-25 connector and the ACL-1028F is for a female DB-25 connector. This adapter kit is only needed if your DB-25 serial port has a different pin-out than a PC compatible serial port. * Availability June 15th, 1994 ADR-1 Technical Reference Manual #ACL-1255 $ 14.95 The ADR-1 Technical Reference Manual contains detailed information about both the hardware and operating system of the ADR-1 Robot. Assembly language programmers will want this book to write faster programs than is possible with Aclypse BASIC. It contains information about operating system interrupt calls, memory management, voice recognition, speech output software, and more. It describes how to assemble your programs with various DOS assemblers to work on the ADR-1 Robot Operating System. * Availability June 29th, 1994 ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook #ACL-1275 $ 24.95 The ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook is full of easy to build, low cost projects for the ADR-1 Robot. Novices at building and using electronic circuits can learn how to expand the features of the ADR-1 with the projects in this outstanding book. * Availability July 27th, 1994 SHIPPING INFORMATION: The ADR-1 Robot Kit (#ACL-1000) has a $15 shipping charge. All other product's shipping charge is $2 per item. Minimum $ 5 shipping per order. Indiana residents, please add %5 for Indiana state sales tax. Note: Aclypse is not responsible for typographical errors in this document. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ---------------------------------------------------------------- How long does it take to assemble the Aclypse ADR-1 Robot Kit ? It normally take approximately 2 to 6 hours for one person to fully assemble the Aclypse ADR-1 Robot Kit. It is recommended to assemble the ADR-1 Robot Kit at a slow to moderate pace, such as over a few evenings. This allows one to study and understand how the robot is constructed and may provide ideas for adding your options in the future. How do I program the ADR-1 Robot to do what I want ? The quickest and easiest way to program the ADR-1 Robot is to use the built-in BASIC language interpreter. Many people have had experience programming in BASIC and the extended commands for operating the robot. Connect from a computer or terminal through the serial cable to the ADR-1 Robot, call BASIC from the OS command prompt, and you are ready to start ADR-1 BASIC programming. Programs can be saved and loaded from the RAM DISK and can also be sent & received by the remote computer system using XMODEM transfer protocol. The ADR-1 uses a V-25 16-bit microprocessor (8086 compatible), so you can also program in assembly language by using a Assembler such as the DOS Macro Assembler. Assembly language is much faster than BASIC. You may want to order a copy of the ADR-1 Technical Reference manual for doing advanced programming. I have a Macintosh, not a PC compatible, can I connect it to the ADR-1 Robot ? Yes, you connect the ADR-1 Robot to almost any computer or terminal with a RS-232 serial port. The serial cable & adapter included with the ADR-1 Robot Kit is designed to a DB-25 serial connector of a PC compatible. Adapters are available for other computers and information is included to make an adapter for other types of connectors. The accessory software on the floppy disk is for using the ADR-1 Robot with a PC, although any computer with a terminal program that supports XMODEM transfer protocol will work just fine. Can ADR-1 Robot operate without being connected to another computer ? Yes, the ADR-1 Robot is an independently operating unit that does not need to be connected to anything else. You will want to connect it to a computer or terminal to program its functions. There is a power adapter that connects to recharge the main battery when it low on power. How do I learn how to add my own sensors and motors to the ADR-1 Robot ? ADR-1 Robot was designed to allow users to add and modify it for their own uses. The peripheral interface gives access to digital and A/D ports allowing you to monitor and control motors and sensors. The best way to learn how expand your ADR-1 Robot is the get a copy of the ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook. It full of how to articles on connecting and programming the ADR-1 to use servo motors, stepper motors, temperature sensors, distance measuring sensors, and more. It even has information on creating your own memory and I/O expansion cards for the ADR-1 V25 expansion bus. The ADR-1 Experimenters Handbook is one books available for learning create electronics for robotics. The ADR-1 Robot has a RAM DISK, what is it and how does it work ? The ADR-1 RAM DISK allows you to store files similar to the way a personal computer saves files, i.e.. BASIC programs, on a disk drive. A ram disk simulates a normal disk drive enabling you to write & read, search, delete, and rename files, The ADR-1 RAM DISK is dynamic, so it will expand and contract depending on the number and size of the ram disk files. How can I get more programs written by other users and other information to use with my ADR-1 Robot ? The best source for programs for your ADR-1 Robot is the Aclypse BBS at (812) 875-2836. Anyone with a computer and modem can call to upload or download programs, technical information, and product brochures. Forums allow you send and receive EMAIL with other ADR-1 Robot users. The Ask the Engineer option allows you to get your technical questions answered in a prompt and detailed way. Can I use and operate the ADR-1 Robot while recharging the main battery ? Yes, the power adapter allows continued operation of the ADR-1 Robot while recharging. The power motor drive is disabled, however, to the to prevent the movement of the robot away from the power adapter. How fast does Aclypse ADR-1 Robot move across the floor ? The Aclypse ADR-1 Robot has 6 inch diameter wheels, will move forward or reverse at a speed of approximately 8 inches per second. Can ADR-1 Robot move around while connected to a computer or terminal ? Yes, included is a lightweight durable 25 foot serial cable. This is a standard telephone cable that you can replace with a longer cable if desired. 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