The training session will cover the following topics:
Mechatronics: The Fundamentals of Robot Building.
Participants are required to take control of the assembling of their Battle Bot.
Electronics: The Fundamentals of Robot Electronics.
Understand the ins and outs of the electronic components that will be responsible for executing moves on your opponent.
Interfacing with the Hardware
Introduction to the FlamingICE Microcontroller
Communicating with the FI Microcontroller
Powering up the FI Microcontroller
Automation: Motion Control using Servo Motors
Hone the accuracy and efficiency of the moves you make on the battleground.
Understand how pulse width modulation moves the servo motors on your Battle Bot.
Communication: Fundamentals of communicating with the FlamingICE Microcontroller
Control your Battle Bot from the PC and watch as it executes a series of lethal attacks with the hot-key you programmed that contains your ultimate combo moves.
Programming: Introduction to VB.NET Language.
Learn the language that makes all of the above happen. The best shall conquer.
Basic Programming
Introduction to VB.NET Language Programming
Introduction to FI OS system commands
Making use of available libraries
Two New Tutorials
Learn how to control a Servo Motor with the FIDE, as well as adding a wireless peer-to-peer communication link using the EBlue Bluetooth Module.
We now carry the distance measuring sensor, SHARP GP2D12, WITH the compatible 3pin connector.
In other updates, we have uploaded the technical paper for our GLCD+RTC Combo complete with example configurations to our FlamingICE Boards.
Our Hardware Reference now stands at version 1.5 with slight changes to the pin-outs on the FI28 Board.
Christmas Updates
Download the latestFIDE v2.1 and get all the updated documentation that comes along with it!
Check out the new goodies that we have over at our updated Products Page!
Resource Page
Now that FIDE 2.0 is up, we published the Resource Page with 2 major tutorials to boot.
Start clicking and head over to check out those tutorials!
FIDE v2.0 RELEASED!
AIS Cube is proud to release the latest and most complete installment to date, FIDE v2.0. Delivering faster feature packed goodness, whats not to love?
Head over to the downloads tab and grab your copy!
FIDE v1.4.2 PATCH
IMPORTANT: Responding to a bug report, the FIDE v1.4.2 PATCH is a patch for a major bug fix in the FIDE SD Tool. Please ensure that you have FIDE v1.4.2 installed before proceeding with the Patch.
Patch is available over on the Downloads Tab.
FIDE v1.4 Released!
More features with the latest release of FIDE at version 1.4. Extended syntax highlighting range, greater support for FIDE system language instructions...
FIDE v1.3 Released!
FIDE v1.3 is now available for download over at the downloads tab. Featuring bug fixes and other features such as an expanded syntax highlighting coverage, it is highly recommended that you upgrade to the newest version.
AVRIL LE BOB
We have a new project named AVRIL LE BOB up over at the projects page (with videos!!). Check it out today!