Shield-Bot Roaming with Ping)))

For this project, the BOE Shield-Bot is sporting a Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor and Mounting Bracket Kit to look both ways before crossing the street.  Your Shield-Bot can get ready to roam too, with these instructions and example code.

What’s Needed

• (1) – Fully assembled and tested BOE Shield-Bot (two options, choose one):
  • Robotics Shield Kit (for Arduino), #130-35000 (also needs an Arduino Uno & programming cable – not included)
  • Robot Shield with Arduino, #32335 (Arduino Uno & cable included)
• (1) – PING))) Ultrasonic Sensor + Mounting Bracket, #910-28015a
• (1) Optional holder for traveling staff and bundle:
  • (2) – L-shaped Mounting Brackets, #720-00011 
  • (1) – 3/8″ Flathead Screw
  • (1) – 4-40 Locknut
  • (1) – Bamboo skewer
  • Fabric scraps

Any hardware (screws, locknuts, etc) we use either comes from our ShieldBot kit, can be purchased through Parallax.com, or can be easily found at any local hardware store.