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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
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
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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.
ACLYPSE CORPORATION
RT. 2 BOX 213H
WORTHINGTON, IN 47471
Ordering & Customer Service (812) 875-2852
Aclypse BBS (812) 875-2836 (14.4K MNP)
INTERNET: aclypse@delphi.com
COMPUSERVE: 72017,3565