Documentation
Documentation
To enable students and teachers to appreciate the workings of the original Robot Bilby, two documents have been drafted :
- the Robot Handlers Guide - detailing the robot kit, its assembly, operation and the 'path following' competition rules.
- the Technology Workbook - providing a grounding in basic electronics and computer interfacing for the technologies used in the Robot Bilby.
The Bilby Starter Diskette - providing sample programs in QBasic and sensor adjustment tools.Both of these booklets are provided with the robot kit.
Upgraded Bilby
The upgrade for the Bilby robot is explained on the Upgrading page.
Currently only one document is available for the Smarter Bilby.
- the Joust competition rules
Download the Rules for the Joust in Word 6.0 format. (40k)
- Introduction to the Robot Bilby Competition
- Rules of the Robot Bilby Competition
- Details on assembling the robot kit
- Details on how the robot works - motors, sensors etc
- Sample programs in Qbasic for running the Bilby
- Sensor adjustment card and software
Download the Robot Handlers Guide in Word 6.0 format. (131k)
- Introduction to electrical quantities
- Electrical circuits de-mystified
- Computer interfacing and hardware
- Computer software and interfacing
- More advanced devices including stepper motors
Download the Technology Workbook in Word 6.0 format. (242k)
- Download the contents of Bilby Starter Disk (348k)
In addition to the documentation, staff from the Faculty of Engineering and Surveying run workshops to cover the technologies and operation of the Robot Bilby. Watch out for timetabled workshops in your area.
