BRAND NEW NEXT-GENERATION SENSOR NOW AVAILABLE - leveraging new sensors and state-of-the-art algorithms to deliver a leap forward in accuracy and performance.

“Generation 2” navX2-MXP is a drop-in replacement for “Classic” navX-MXP, adding significant performance enhancements. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for more information about navX2-MXP's new and enhanced capabilities.

navX2 MXP 4.1

Key specifications include:

• 9-Axis Inertial/Magnetic Sensor (Gyro / Accelerometer / Magnetometer)
• Intelligent Motion Processor
• RoboRIO Expansion I/O
• Check out all the features

Many capabilities:

• Field-oriented drive, auto-balancing, collision detection, motion detection, auto-rotate-to-angle, linear velocity vectors and more…
• 10 Digital I/Os, 4 Analog Inputs, 2 Analog Outputs, and TTL UART / I2C / SPI ports.
• Easily installed via RoboRIO’s MXP Expansion connector or USB port.
• C++, Java and LabView libraries and sample application code simplify integration.
• Existing navX-MXP users can upgrade easily.
• Free software libraries & example code are available for easy integration and use.

What's New and Improved in navX2-MXP

• Significantly improved yaw accuracy and stability, even during Extreme inertial events. navX2-MXP features very high-accuracy orientation (yaw/pitch/roll), with minimal yaw drift of ~0.5 degree per minute when moving, and < 0.2 degrees/hour when still. navX2-MXP is incredibly stable, and averages a yaw drift of only 2 degrees per DAY when still. navX2-MXP's new Industrial-class ISM330DHCX IMU sensor handles high rotation (4000 degree/second) and impact (16G, operates in higher temperature environments and can survive extreme shock events (20,000G).
• Rapid (5-second) auto-calibrating startup.
• navX2-MXP features an upgraded 180Mhz 32-bit floating-point ARM processor, the new sensors, and new state-of-the-art software algorithms which take navX technology to the next level, including a blazing-fast 416-Khz Kalman Filter, enhanced sensor calibration and algorithms which fuse gyro, accelerometer and magnetometer data into a “9-axis heading”.
• As a result of these upgrades, the accuracy of Velocity Vector Measurements and Displacement Estimates is also improved.

More technical details are available in the navX2 MXP technical specifications and there's even more information at navX2-MXP Online.

Software Install:

WPILib Online Install Link: https://dev.studica.com/releases/2023/NavX.json 

WPILib Offline Install, once downloaded, extract the contents into C:\Users\Public\wpilib\2023\ on windows or ~/wpilib/2023/ on Linux and macOS. 

The Studica 12V 3,000 mAh NiMH (nickel metal hydride) Battery Pack, PP45 comes with a w/20 amp fuse. It is a 10-cell, 12-volt rechargeable battery that brings long-lasting power to motors and electronics that are used in the WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Collection. The Studica NiMH Battery Pack Charger, PP45, is required to charge the battery.

This battery is NOT COMPETITION LEGAL for FIRST TECH CHALLENGE or FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION.

Specifications,

• Dimmensions: 5 x 2.1 x 2.1 inches (115 mm x 45 mm x 50 mm)
• Weight: 1.32lbs (579 g)
• Built-in 20-amp replaceable fuse for safety
• 10-cell pack provides 3,000-mAh capacity for longer life
• PP45 connector for easy and safe connection to controller
• Step File

The Studica 360 Degree LiDAR is a 2D LiDAR that rotates 360 degrees to achieve high accuracy, stable performance, high-frequency and high-precision distance measurement. It's ideal for robot navigation and obstacle avoidance.
 

Lidar Step File  
Lidar Control Unit Step File  

Performance

• Range 0.12 … 8m
• Relative Error 3.5% 1m ≤ Range ≤ 6m

Connections

• Power supply voltage 4.5 V … 5.5 V
• Power supply current 300 mA (typical)
• Power supply start-up peak current 1000 mA

Communication Interface

• UART
• USB-C (USB2.0)

Mechanical

• Dimensions 53 mm x 44 mm x 37 mm
• Weight 126g (excluding cables)

Optical

• Laser safety Class 1
• Laser Wavelength 775 - 800 nm

Environmental

• Operating temperature 0 ... +40°C
• Storage temperature -10 ... +60°C
• Lighting Environment 0 ... 2000 Lux

Accessories

• USB Type A to USB-C cable
• USB Type A to Micro-B cable

Default settings

• Serial port settings 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no handshaking

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Using the LiDAR with the VMX:

     For Java and C++, the required version numbers are:

• • GradleRIO: 2020.3.2.30
  • Studica.json: 1.1.28

     To update GradleRIO:

• • Select the VMX-PI extension in VS Code
  • Choose update WPILib Version
  • The new version will now be downloaded and cached to the project

     To update Studica.json

• • Select the WPILib extension in VS Code
  • Search for Mange Vendor Libraries
  • Select: Check for updates (Online)
  • There should be a checkbox for V 1.1.28 of the Studica.json
  • The new libraries should download and cache to the project

     Sample code for how to use the lidar to our examples repo on Github: https://github.com/studica/WorldSkills-Example-Projects/tree/main/Lidar%20Test%20Code.

Designed as a more affordable replacement for the RealSense D435, the Studica 3D Depth Camera provides an accurate high-definition depth-sensing camera for mobile robotics and consumer electronic projects.

Use it to power the Studica Smart Robot Servo Programmer or any other device requiring 6V output and a TJC8 connector. 

Specifications:

• 6V Output
• On/Off Power switch
• TJC8 connector
• Uses 4 x 1.5V AA Batteries (not included)

The Studica Analog Module

• Includes JST-SH to JST-GH Cable
• Step File

Studica Blackhawk Expansion Board is a programmable expansion add on  for your WorldSkills Mobile Robot.The board is used with the Studica MD2 driver board and the NI myRIO to control servo motors and to add additional sensor expansion and I/O including limit switches and relays. 

Note:

• Requires Studica MD2 Driver Board and NI myRIO with LabVIEW and StudicaToolkit
• Included with WorldSkills Mobile Robotics Collection or may be purchased as an upgrade for existing customers with Collection 2017 or 2018 and MD2.

The Studica WSR Robotic Expansion Board features:

• 5V - 3A Servo power that supports to 2 additional servos
• 5V - 5A additional power output
• 5V and 12V FPV camera power
• Dedicated myRIO and Radio power ports to power both devices easily
• 3 Digit Voltmeter to give the current battery voltage
• Reverse Voltage Protection
• 3 on board Relays, 1 of the Relays can be changed into a timed switch for an indicator light by flipping the switch next to the relay to enable the timer.
• Arduino like Microcontroller on board to give sensor feedback to the myRIO
• 4 Sharp Sensor ports
• 2 Studica Line Follower Sensor ports
• 16 Pulled high Limit Switch ports
• Arduino 1.0 Header
• Superfast 84 MHz speed
• Dedicated I2C header to plug directly into the I2C header of the MD2 board

The Cobra Line Follower Array provides 4 X QRE1113 IR reflectance sensor mounted on a 9mm pitch Each sensor is comprised of two parts - an IR emitting LED and an IR sensitive phototransistor. When you apply power to the VCC and GND pins the IR LED inside the sensor will illuminate.

The Studica Line Sensor Board consists of 4 IR LED/phototransistor pairs, making it a great detector for a line-following robot.  The Line Sensor Board allows the robot to tell objects or surfaces apart based on how dark or light they are. It shines a beam of infrared light out onto the object, and measures how much light is reflected back.

Each sensor provides a separate analog voltage output. The sensor board is an infrared emitter/receiver that is able to differentiate between a dark surface (with low IR reflectivity – 3.3V to 5V) and a light surface (with high IR reflectivity – 0V to 0.5V). However, this range can vary depended on the installed height of the sensor board. 

The optimum height distance is 3-5 mm; however, the reflectivity values will change depending on distance. A daylight filter is built into the sensor.

• 5VDC operating voltage (recommended)
• 70mA supply current
• Optimal sensing distance: 0.125" (3mm)
• Step File

Unleash the next level of line-following prowess with the Cobra Line Follower V3, the third generation that takes excellence to new heights. Building on the success of its predecessors, the Cobra V3 integrates cutting-edge features to deliver an even more superior performance.

Equipped with an ADC Module, the Cobra V3 seamlessly plugs into any i2c port, providing accurate sensor readings for unparalleled control. For those who prefer raw data, a dedicated output port is now available. Redesigned to meet the escalating demands of robotics enthusiasts, the Cobra V3 boasts an extended sensor range of 0.5mm to 20mm – the Goldilocks zone for precision tracking. Upgrade to the Cobra Line Follower V3 and experience a new era of robotic sensing, where innovation meets reliability for the ultimate in line-following technology.

Ideal for the myRIO.

• Inside Contact Diameter: 2.1mm
• Outside Contact Diameter: 5.5mm
• Termination Style: Solder Cup
• Voltage Rating: 12 V
• 6 Amp
• 1 meter cord length
• 18AWG or 20AWG wire guage
• DC connector type

• Inside Contact Diameter: 2.1mm
• Outside Contact Diameter: 5.5mm
• Termination Style: Solder Cup
• Voltage Rating: 12 V
• 6 Amp
• 1 meter cord length
• 18AWG wire guage
• DC connector type

Use the Dupont Single Pin - 4 wire - female to female cable with the Ultrasonic Distance Sensor

Specifications: 

• Dupont Single Pin
• 4 wire
• female to female cable
• Length: 50cm
• Gauge: 22AWG

This power switch is legal for use in FTC competition.

This switch makes for a simple and satisfying power switch for a robot. It features easy to use XT30 connectors.

We've specially designed the mounting bracket to be compatible with most building systems..

The Sharp IR Distance Sensor GP2Y0A21YK0F uses a beam of infrared light to reflect off an object to measure its distance. Because it uses triangulation of the beam of light to calculate the distance, it is able to provide consistent and reliable readings which are less sensitive to temperature variation or the object’s reflectivity. The sensor outputs an analog voltage corresponding to the distance of the object, and can easily be read using an inexpensive analog to digital converter (ADC) chip.

• Step File

Our improved and  stronger 12-volt DC motor with 100 rpm and 708 oz-in. of torque. The motor features a built-in, high-resolution Hall effect encoder for precise motor control and comes with an encoder cable.

A 61:1 gearbox comes standard.

Output Counts per Revolution of Output Shaft (cpr) 1,464 pulses

This motor is FTC Compeition Legal

The MXP-MD2 is a next-generation high performance Motor Controller Driver and Sensor Adapter with many added features to make it ready to use in your robot project. The included VNH5019ATR-E Motor Controller ICs are very robust with high current output and several important protection features. Many other I/O options have been incorporated into this design to make it extremely easy to interface to several different sensors.

Features,

• Includes 2 VNH5019 Motor Controller ICs,
  • 2 Enable Inputs, 2 direction inputs, one PWM input per channel up to 20Khz
  • Up to 12A Continuous output per channel, 30A peak current short ms duration
  • Under-voltage, over-voltage, reverse-voltage protection
  • Thermal Shutdown protection
  • Current Limit protection
  • Current Sense Output Proportional to Motor Current (approx. 140 mV/A)
  • Loss of Ground and Loss of Vcc Protection
  • Protection against short to Ground and short to Vcc

Specifications,

• 3V-compatible inputs
• Directly interfaces with myRIO MXP Port
• 8-16V DC Battery Input Terminal, J7, (GND, MTRS+ PWR)
• Jumper Selectable Current sense feedback from the VNH5019 Motor ICs, J12, J17
• Reverse Power LED Indicator
• FWD and REV Motor Direction LED Indicators
• 3 Servo Headers, J9, J10, J11, (SIG, SVDC, GND)
• 1 Parallax Ping Sensor Port, J13, (GND, VCC, DIO)
• 1 Sharp IR Port, J21, (AI0, VCC, GND)
• 1 LSB Port, J18, (VCC AI0, AI1, AI2, AI3, GND)
• 1 NavX Port, J19, (VCC, SDA, SCL, GND)
• 2 Encoder Ports, J22, J23, (VCC, ENCB, GND, ENCA)
• 1 I2C Port, J20, (NC, SCL, SDA)
• Built in 5V 3A voltage Regulator
• 3.3V Power Rail Header, J3, from myRIO
• 5V Power Rail Header, J4, from onboard regulator
• GND Rail Header, J6
• Separate Servo Power Input, J8 (SV+ PWR, GND)