Skitter Robot

Skitter for Beginners

This version was designed with Purdue University for use in their ME375 class. It is intended for classroom use and designed to work with the NI MyRIO (sold separately). This platform version is a great companion in classrooms looking to teach with the NI MyRIO.

Skitter for Beginners and Intermediate Users

This version is recommended for anyone looking for a versatile programming test platform. This version includes the Adafruit CRICKIT for Circuit Playground Express and the Circuit Playground Express. With this platform, programming can be done with Microsoft MakeCode block-based, Javascript, Circuit Python, or Arduino IDE to get started.

Skitter for Advanced Users

This is our most customizable option for developers looking to create advanced projects. This version includes the Adafruit CRICKIT FeatherWing and Huzzah32 ESP32 Feather Board. Additional functionality including wireless driving control can be developed and features can be added on utilizing the Feather eco-system "wing" add-ons.

myRIO Components

Below are the individual components you will find within the classroom Skitter.

• 4 - 4" Cable Tie
• 1 - Nut Driver, 5.5mm
• 2 - 19:1 Reduction 12 Volt Gearbotor with Encoder
• 4 - 1/8" Thick, 1-3/8" ID, 50 O-Ring
• 1 - Infrared Line Following Sensor
• 1 - Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1 - SG90 Micro Servo
• 1 - Skitter Chassis
• 1 - 12 Volt 3000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
• 1 - Skitter Hardware Kit
• 1 - 4-pin Female to Female Ultrasonic Cable
• 1 - 5/8" Ball bearing Caster
• 2 - 1 5/8" Diameter 3D Printed Wheels
• 1 - Line Follower Sensor Cable
• 1 - myRIO Connector Ribbon Cable
• 1 - On-Off Power Cable and Board
• 1 - Reversible Phillips and Flat Head Screwdriver
  

ESP32 - Skitter Components

Below are the individual components you will find within the Feather Skitter.

• Components included with myRIO Skitter Classroom Robot minus myRio cabling and components
• 3 - Level Shifter
• 1 - Assortment of Hardware
• 1 - ESP32 Feather Board
• 1 - Crickit FeatherWing Controller Board
• 1 - ESP32 Feather Board with Stacking Headers

Circuit Playground Express- Skitter Components

Below are the individual components you will find within the development Skitter.

• Components included with myRIO Skitter Classroom Robot minus myRio cabling and components
• 3 - Level Shifters
• 1 - Critter Interface Board
• 1 - Assortment of Hardware
• 1 - Circuit Playground Express
• 1 - Crickit for Circuit Playground Express
• 1 - Mini Alligator Clip Cable Set