TETRIX PULSE is a programmable robotics controller specifically developed for the Tetrix Prime; system that is powerful yet easy to use and, when combined with the TETRIX Ardublockly software and Arduino Software (IDE), can provide an ideal learning tool for teaching graphic or syntax-based coding.
TETRIX Ardublockly is drag-and-drop block-based graphic coding software used to program the PULSE controller. In addition, the PULSE controller can be programmed with a syntax-based coding method using the Arduino Software (IDE) and the PULSE Arduino Library.
The TETRIX PULSE Robotics Controller features the following:
2 DC motor control ports and 6 standard control servo ports
3 digital sensor ports that can be configured as digital input, digital output, or serial communication and 3 analog sensor ports (A1-A3 can be configured as analog input or digital input or output.)
1 i2C port, 1 USB programming port, and 2 quadrature encoder input ports
1 battery connection port
1 power on/off switch
1 programmable Start push button and 1 Stop/Reset push button
This motor controller connects to the PRIZM expansion port, enabling users to control up to two additional 12-volt DC motors. Up to four motor controllers can be connected to the PRIZM expansion port. There are two H-bridge outputs to control the speed and direction of two DC motors and two quadrature encoder input ports. Additional power and expansion ports support daisy-chain configurations.
Supported programming languages include Arduino and EV3. The motor controller can be connected to the LEGO EV3 Brick. Software blocks can be downloaded from the Resources tab below.
Designed to use with TETRIX PRIZM Robotics Controller, this motor controller connects to the PRIZM expansion port, enabling users to control up to six additional servo motors and two additional continuous rotation servo motors. Up to four motor controllers can be connected to the PRIZM expansion port. Additional power and expansion ports support daisy-chain configurations.
Supported programming languages include Arduino and EV3. The motor controller can be connected to the LEGO EV3 Brick. Software blocks can be downloaded from the Resources tab below.
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