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Atlas Rover Mk.1

A desktop rover robot prototype with dual circular screens for facial expressions, voice interaction, and manual control.

  • Wheeled
  • Open source
  • Work in progress
  • Works with AI
  • 3D printable

Suggested by Robotheca, created by @davidwang960707-gpu (opens in a new tab), from github.com/davidwang960707-gpu/atlas-rover-mk1 (opens in a new tab). Pinned to commit 675d6f2 (opens in a new tab).

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Hardware license
MIT (opens in a new tab)
Software license
MIT (opens in a new tab)
Commercial use
Allowed

This repository contains executable files that Robotheca doesn't check. Only run them if you trust the creator.

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Photo

Atlas Rover Mk.1, photo from its repository
Photo:@davidwang960707-gpu (opens in a new tab)MITsource file (opens in a new tab)

What it can do

Written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

  • Moves with four N20 motors using left/right differential steering
  • Controlled via UART commands prefixed with AR1,
  • Displays dual 1.28-inch round screens for eyes with expressions
  • Supports touch input on the screens
  • Accepts voice commands through MimiClaw integration
  • Runs a web management interface for configuration and control
  • Supports WS2812B RGB lighting with brightness control
  • Plays audio through a small speaker

Works with AI

Found by Robotheca in the project's files at commit 675d6f2, its robot.yaml and Robotheca's notes on its documents. Never guessed; Robotheca doesn't run the code.

Bill of materials

22 parts
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Parts list
#ComponentQuantityEst. priceSupplier
1ESP32-S3-DualEye-Touch-LCD-1.281–Supplier: buy ESP32-S3-DualEye-Touch-LCD-1.28, opens in a new tab
2Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 底盘控制板1–Supplier: buy Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 底盘控制板, opens in a new tab
3N20 金属减速电机4–Supplier: buy N20 金属减速电机, opens in a new tab
4DRV8833 双路 H 桥电机驱动板（必备）2–Supplier: buy DRV8833 双路 H 桥电机驱动板（必备）, opens in a new tab
5PCA9685 I2C PWM 扩展板（推荐）1–Supplier: buy PCA9685 I2C PWM 扩展板（推荐）, opens in a new tab
6N20 轮胎4–Supplier: buy N20 轮胎, opens in a new tab
764T 钢齿轮轮芯（备选）4–Supplier: buy 64T 钢齿轮轮芯（备选）, opens in a new tab
83 mm D 孔轮毂或夹紧适配器4–Supplier: buy 3 mm D 孔轮毂或夹紧适配器, opens in a new tab
9齿轮外圈防滑圈––Supplier: buy 齿轮外圈防滑圈, opens in a new tab
10迷你万向轮1–Supplier: buy 迷你万向轮, opens in a new tab
1118650 锂电池1–Supplier: buy 18650 锂电池, opens in a new tab
12单节 18650 电池盒带线1–Supplier: buy 单节 18650 电池盒带线, opens in a new tab
135 V 升压模块1–Supplier: buy 5 V 升压模块, opens in a new tab
14电源开关与保护1–Supplier: buy 电源开关与保护, opens in a new tab
15小喇叭1–Supplier: buy 小喇叭, opens in a new tab
16WS2812B 灯条或灯环（外接车灯模块）1–Supplier: buy WS2812B 灯条或灯环（外接车灯模块）, opens in a new tab
17WS2812B 数据电平转换器（推荐）1–Supplier: buy WS2812B 数据电平转换器（推荐）, opens in a new tab
18黄铜丝/黄铜棒1–Supplier: buy 黄铜丝/黄铜棒, opens in a new tab
19M2 铜柱套装1–Supplier: buy M2 铜柱套装, opens in a new tab
20层板材料2–Supplier: buy 层板材料, opens in a new tab
21JST/杜邦线套装1–Supplier: buy JST/杜邦线套装, opens in a new tab
22热缩管与绝缘材料1–Supplier: buy 热缩管与绝缘材料, opens in a new tab

22 of 22 parts have no price in the source, so there is no parts total. Read from Atlas_Rover_Mk1_制造图纸包_V1.0/采购清单_Atlas_Rover_Mk1_V1.0.csv at the pinned commit.

Build guide

The creator's steps, each with its instructions.

  1. 1Prepare copper wire frame and assemble mechanical structure
  2. 2Install Waveshare ESP32-S3 DualEye dual circular screens
  3. 3Assemble N20 motor chassis with DRV8833 driver
  4. 4Wire and connect DualEye to XIAO ESP32C3 chassis board via UART
  5. 5Flash and calibrate DualEye firmware for facial expressions and voice interactio
  6. 6Flash and test XIAO ESP32C3 chassis firmware for motor control
  7. 7Configure Wi-Fi and test voice interaction and dual-screen display

The guide appears here as you scroll.

Guide by @davidwang960707-gpu (README.md), under MIT. The English translation is by Robotheca, shared under the same license.

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Wiring and electronics

Notes written by Robotheca from the project's documents.

Main parts

  • ESP32-S3-DualEye-Touch-LCD-1.28 main controller with dual round screens
  • Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 chassis control board
  • Two DRV8833 dual H-bridge motor driver boards for N20 motors
  • N20 metal gear motors with 64T steel gear cores
  • 18650 lithium battery with battery holder
  • 5V step-up module for motor and lighting power
  • WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip or ring for lighting
  • AHCT/HCT level shifter for WS2812B data line
  • Small speaker for audio output
  • PCA9685 I2C PWM expander (optional)

Connections

  • 18650 battery positive to ESP32 battery input and motor power switch then to 5V step-up module input
  • 18650 battery negative to ESP32 GND, XIAO GND, DRV8833 GND, and WS2812B GND (common ground)
  • 5V step-up output to DRV8833 VM and WS2812B 5V input
  • ESP32 DualEye UART TXD (Pin10) to XIAO GPIO20 RX
  • ESP32 DualEye UART RXD (Pin9) to XIAO GPIO21 TX
  • ESP32 DualEye GND to XIAO GND
  • XIAO GPIO4/5/6/7 to DRV8833 AIN1/AIN2/BIN1/BIN2 (parallel for front and rear drivers)
  • DRV8833 AOUT1/AOUT2 and BOUT1/BOUT2 to front N20 motors
  • DRV8833 AOUT1/AOUT2 and BOUT1/BOUT2 to rear N20 motors
  • ESP32 GPIO to AHCT/HCT level shifter input for WS2812B data

Cables and connectors

From the parts list.

  • JST/杜邦线套装 × 1