On this page, we will introduce the SDP Mini and its specification, related tools and other development resources.
The SDP Mini is a small-size development platform designed by SLAMTEC for evaluating the performance of modular autonomous robot localization and navigation solution(SLAMWARE solution for short).
It is assembled by key components including SLAMWARE Core, RPLIDAR A2 and Breakout 3.0 board, and requires only 8 AA batteries to run well without concerns about batteries and charging.
The SDK of SDP Mini, supported to run in Windows/Linux/IOS and Android environment, integrates the whole SLAMWARE solution and extra reserved sensor interfaces.
With SDP Mini, users can have a general understanding about the SLAMWARE solution and examine its basic performance. Run as the most compact structure which realizes the basic SLAMWARE solution, it is suitable for the preliminary evaluation of SLAMWARE solution or the development of robots with basic needs for localization and navigation function.
It provides autonomous localization and navigation based on RPLIDAR and supports for communicating the navigation information via serial port and Ethernet bus.
For detailed specification, please refer to SD001 SLAMWARE Core Datasheet。
As a shield for SLAMWARE Core, it provides the interfaces that can connect directly to RPLIDAR, network, PC, motor and varies sensors, which facilitates the software and hardware development based on the SLAMWARE Core.
It performs 2D 360-degree LIDAR scan in a range, and the generated 2D point cloud data can be used in mapping, localization and object/environment modeling. In SDP Mini, it provides raw data of the environment for SLAMWARE Core to analyze and handle.
The brush motor, with a simple schematic diagram, realizes the moving function of SAMWARE solution in SDP Mini, and it is easy to launch, control or improve.
The diagram is as below:
Item | Index | Parameter |
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Dimension & Weight & Material | Maximum diameter | 185 mm±5mm |
Height | 100 mm±5mm | |
Weight | 0.85kg ±0.05kg | |
Material | acrylic (upper board is 4mm and lower board is 5mm) | |
Center of gravity | Height | 47mm |
Location | 5mm backward of the centre point | |
RPLIDAR A2 | Maximum distance range | 8m(based on white objects with 90% reflectity) |
Mapping | Resolution | 5cm |
Maximum mapping area | Varies in different environments and with different batteries | |
Moving | Normal speed | 0.25m/s |
Maximum speed | 0.35m/s | |
Interfaces | Hardware interfaces | All the interfaces of Breakout 3.0, please refer to the "Related Interfaces" in SM101 SLAMWARE Kit User Manual for details. |
Software interfaces | SLAMWARETM Windows/Linux/Android/IOS SDK | |
Power dissipation & endurance | Operating current | 0.7A |
Endurance | 2h | |
Power | 8 AA batteries | |
Working environment | Temperature | -10℃ ~ 40℃ |
Humidity | 30% ~ 70% |
It is a tool with graphical user interface for connecting to SLAMTEC devices. With this tool, users can control and debug SDP Mini in mapping, moving, virtual walls and other operations.
Please refer to SQ002 Robot Studio Cheat Sheet for the detailed function description.
在开发、调试及使用SLAMWARE设备的过程中,有时候需要对设备进行一些操作,如查看基本信息,更新版本,配置WiFi,可视化诊断等,通过Web Portal管理后台即可方便地进行这些操作。
当前该管理后台可支持的操作包括:
请参考SQ001 SLAMWARE Web Portal Function Overview了解该管理后台所有功能及使用方法。
SLAMTEC设计有可分别运行在ios和Android设备上的应用程序,涵盖了定位导航机器人所需要的基本建图和运动控制功能,添加好需要操控的设备即可对设备进行一系列控制,方便用户对解决方案进行评估和调试。
设备型号支持:
Slamware Console是配套Slamware解决方案使用的一个命令行开发工具。这个工具的主要用途是调试您底盘的Control Bus协议实现是否正确。同时也可以用来诊断您的底盘上的各个传感器的状态,以及里程计和轮子的数据。请参考SA001 SLAMWARE Console Application Note了解详情。
底盘配置工具slamware_config_tool可以设置底盘大小,轮距,自动回充等参数,详情请参考SA004 机器人底盘传感器位置坐标及底盘配置工具的使用。
For how to realize the communication between SLAMTEC base with user's system, please refer to SR001 SLAMWARE Control Bus Protocol。
For API reference of SLAMWARE SDK on Windows platform, please refer to SLAMWARE SDK API Reference(Windows);
For the introduction of the map data type and coordinate system in SLAMWARE SDK, please refer to SA002 Introduction for Coordinate System and Map Data in SLAMWARE SDK;
For the introduction of odometer of base, its usage and related code, please refer to SA003 基于SLAMWARE解决方案的服务型机器人底盘电机里程计概述及代码示例;
For how to control the moving and check the return status of robot with SLAMWARE SDK, please refer to SA006 使用Slamware SDK实现机器人的运动控制及其返回状态判断
The definition of indicators on Breakout 3.0
Indicator name | Status | Definition |
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D1 | light up red | power on Breakout 3.0 |
indicator on SLAMWARE Core | light up green | power on SLAMWARE Core |
U6 | light up and flash in blue color | during launching |
light up blue | launch successfully | |
flash yellow color | battery lower than 30% | |
flash in red color | battery lower than 15% |
As shown below, remove the jumper in J22 on Breakout 3.0 board of SDP Mini and put it on the GND pin and RX2 pin of the same interface, then restart the SDP Mini. (Except for the buzz of normal launch, the SDP Mini will emit a longer buzz to indicate a successful WiFi reset. )
After resetting, please put the jumper back to normal state to ensure that the SDP Mini will work well later. |
If you are a new comer for SLAMTEC products, please turn to SQ103 SLAMWARE SDP Mini Quick Start first;
For more help, please contact support@slamtec.com.