This is my robot I rebuilt to use as a test platform for ARC. When developing skills and ARC features, this is one of the robots I use for testing with.
Hardware
- Devastator Tank Chassis
- DF Robot wheel encoder DC motors
- Dimension Engineering Sabertooth 2x12 w/ Kangaroo x2 (configured for independent speed control with encoders)
- 7.4v Lipo powers sabertooth/kangaroo/dc motors
- Rock Pi/x SBC with Windows 10 and ARC Early Access
- 5v 20 amp lipo battery pack powers Rock Pi/x via USB-C
- 5v audio amplifier and 1.5" speaker connected to line-out of Rock Pi/x
- Arduino Pro Micro (USB connected to Rock Pi/x, UART connected to Kangaroo) mounted on a breadboard for rapid prototyping
- Intel Realsense Depth Camera D435i (sends laser scan depth data to NMS for navigation)
- Intel Realsense Tracking Camera T265 (sends telemetry pose data to NMS for navigation)
- 110-degree FOV USB camera for object/color/face tracking and Exosphere usage
Software
- ARC Early Access
- Windows 10 optimized for SBC using Storage & Performance Tips, Headless SBC Tips, and SBC Power Tips
- Arduino Leonardo EZB Firmware
- The Navigator for way-point NMS navigation
- Intel RealSense T265 robot skill NMS driver
- Intel RealSense D435i robot skill NMS driver
- Sabertooth Kangaroo movement panel
- Network Change robot skill for notifying of SBC network connection
- Movement Joystick for analog movement control
- Exosphere for remote control
History
There's a bit of history behind this robot. It was originally owned by a customer who had passed away in the New Year of 2021. I was given a few of his robot parts, including this robot that he named K8. The original robot had a Raspberry Pi with an Arduino, a homemade l298n motor controller without speed control, and ultrasonic distance sensors. I wanted this robot to perform functions that the original owner aspired to achieve, so I replaced all of the components. To achieve autonomous navigation, the Intel Realsense suite of Depth and Tracking cameras were added. To improve processing capability, the Raspberry Pi was replaced with a more powerful Rock Pi/X SBC. Even though the Intel Realsense cameras can provide a video feed, a USB camera was also added for additional testing. 
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Thanks for the list of parts and software.
It's good to see you back to building and improving little robots and toys. Your sense of wonder and fun is what inspired me to try your robot platforms. Thanks!
so the question comes down to why you’re building something. Are you building it for personal satisfaction to say you did, even if it’s less performing.... or are you building something to achieve a desired outcome that helps others.
I started this to help people achieve large goals with low effort. So that one day there will be robots everywhere doing useful things.
Nice Build!
The industry needs stronger pnp actuators
Certainly you could find a decent arm to built using Servocity Parts
servo City has the servo blocks work for heavy weight - 2 full paint cans, watch this:
https://youtu.be/Jx6Wx7vPPv4