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Roadrunner Electronic Hardware Features

Large programming space (32K Ram/ program memory)
Easy to upgrade/ Expandable
R.F. Wireless communication (optional add on)
An abundance of analog and digital I/O Ports:
  • 14 Digital Inputs
  • 12 Digital Outputs
  • 16 Analog Inputs
Ability to carry out tasks in the background:
  • Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
  • Serial Communication
Communication Compatibility:
Synchronous serial communication
  • Asynchronous serial communication
  • IēC
  • 1-Wire
  • 1 RS232 Port
  • TTL logic levels
  • Optional wireless communication via RF transceiver
Can interface with most TTL level IC's
Sensors:
  • IR ranging sensors (3 come standard) (up to 16)
  • Sonar rangers (easily added)
  • Vision system (easily added)
  • Tactile / Bump sensors (easily added)
  • Temperature sensors (easily added)
  • Other analog sensors (easily added)
  • Other digital sensors (easily added)
DC motor outputs:
  • Can independently drive up to two DC motors from 5 to 12 volts
  • Two high torque DC motors come standard with each RoadRunner
Easy to upgrade or repair:
  • Sockets allow for placement and removal of most chips without the need for soldering