OWI introduces the second generation of its binary navigating robot kit. BINARY PLAYER ROBOT is very “predictable”, two-wheeled robot. An internal program stored on a memory disk created by the user ascertains its predictability. Therein, however, lies the fun. Binary Player Robot is easily re-programmable by the controller… you.

Binary Player Robot is controlled by black and white patterns on a disk, which are read by an infrared sensor. Particular patterns activate either of two wheels to turn left, right, forward, or pause. These on/off commands illustrate the basic principles of binary coding. To change a movement program, the operator simply creates a new disk pattern. Set your course and explore the fascinating world of Binary Player Robot!

Dr. OWIKIT says this is an excellent Beginner Series robot. This battery-controlled kit can teach the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion. It features a pre-assembled printed circuit board, hardware, and mechanical drive system that can be handled by almost anyone from age 10 and up. Only basic hand tools are required for assembly. An infrared sensor and printed circuit board controls your programmable friend. Binary Player Robot is more than just fun. Assembling, building, and following instructions help develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Easy to assemble, this OWIKIT Intermediate building level robot makes a great entrant for robotic competitions, science fair projects, robotic workshops, after-school programs, special events, gifts, science enrichment camps, and classroom activities.

This Robot has already won all these awards this year!
“2005 Top Toy of the Year Award” - Creative Child Magazine
“2005 100 Best Children’s Product” - Dr. Toy
“2005 10 Best Children’s Software High Tech” - Dr. Toy
“2005 Best Educational Item” - Hobby Outlook

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The K8055 usb interface board has 5 digital input channels and 8 digital output channels. In addition, there are two analogue inputs and two analogue outputs with 8 bit resolution. The number of inputs/outputs can be further expanded by connecting more (up to a maximum of four) cards to the PC’s USB connectors. All communication routines are contained in a Dynamic Link Library (DLL). You may write custom Windows (98SE, 2000, Me, XP) applications in Delphi, Visual Basic, C++ Builder or any other 32-bit Windows application development tool that supports calls to a DLL.

Specifications Hardware:

* power supply through USB: approx. 70mA
* 5 digital inputs (0= ground, 1= open) (on board test buttons provided)
* 2 analog inputs with attenuation and amplification option (internal test +5V provided)
* 8 digital open collector output switches (max. 50V/100mA) (on board LED indication)
* 2 analog outputs:
* 0 to 5V, output resistance 1K5
* PWM 0 to 100% open collector outputs max 100mA / 40V (on board LED indication)
* general conversion time: 20ms per command
* dimensions: 5.7″ x 3.” x 0.8″

Specifications Software:

* separate output / input test
* clear all / set all function
* counter function on inputs 1 and 2 with adjustable debounce (max 2kHz depends on total I/O load)
* analog output set sliders
* analog input bar-graph indication
* minimum system requirements:
Pentium class CPU
USB1.0 or higher connection
Windows 98SE or higher (Win NT excluded)
CD ROM

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