This personal robot kit contains stepper motors, a USB camera, a CD with the ER1 Robot Control Center and the XBeams™ aluminum building system. Kit is reconfigurable to different shapes and accessories.
(Assembly Required)

Your own personal robot!

• Not a toy, but a real autonomous robot
  
• Have it up and running in about an hour
  
• Train it to help you and entertain you
  

Fun to own!

• Play your favorite music just by holding up a CD
  
• Get important reminders--wherever you are
  
• And with the help of the robot arm (future accessory), recognize and grab small items and bring them to you
  

Package Contents:

• Web Camera
  Standard off the shelf web camera, tested per ER1 requirements
  - Video capture resolutions:
  - 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels
  - Video frame rate: up to 30 frames per second
  - USB connection to laptop
  
• XBeams™ Aluminum Extrusions
  All beams required for building standard configuration include:
  - 1 - 12" XBeams extrusion
  - 2 - 11" XBeams extrusion
  - 1 - 10" XBeams extrusion
  - 3 - 8" XBeams extrusion
  - 2 - 2" XBeams extrusion
  
• XBeams Plastic Connectors
  All connectors required for building standard configuration include:
  - 8 - U-Clip connectors
  - 9 - 2x1 connectors
  - 6 - Hinge connectors
  - 4 - Gusset connectors
  - 4 - 2D2 connectors
  - 2 - Endcap connectors
  
• Robot Control Module
  Electronics box for interfacing motors and I/O to laptop. Box contains:
  - USB connection to laptop
  - DC power input port
  - Two ports for the Stepper Motors
  - 25 Pin D Sub connector for digital I/O,
  - 8 digital outputs, 8 digital inputs
  - 25 Pin D Sub connector for analog I/O,
  - 8 analog inputs
  
• Drive System
  - Two pre-assembled drive systems with two stepper motors, 4-inch diameter scooter wheels, belts and pulleys, mounted to a stylish aluminum mounting plate. Rotating Caster Wheel
  - 360 degree rotating caster wheel, mounting plate for easy connection to XBeams system.
• External Battery Charger
  - 12 V, 1 Amp wall wart
• Power Module
  - 12 V. 4.5 A-hr battery
  - Internal fuse for safety
  - Two 12 V unregulated DC output ports
  - One DC charger input port
• Additional accessories provided for build of default configuration:
  - 100 - Set screw, 6-32, 1/4"
  - 4 - Knurled nuts

• One Year Limited Warranty From Manufacturer

System Requirements: Requirements for your laptop (Not included with purchase)

• Windows 98 or higher
  
• Pentium III - 800 MHz or faster
  
• 256MB RAM recommended (128MB minimum)
  
• 250MB hard disk space
  
• 2 USB ports (directly on laptop or via hub)
  
• Laptop monitor supporting 1024 X 768 screen settings (800 x 600 supported with scrolling window)

Optional Networking Requirements: (Required for tele-robotic control and email functions) [Not included with purchase]

• 802.11 wireless network and
  
• Ethernet adapters
  
• Separate PC with Internet access

Note: Laptop not included. Actual configuration may vary.