Due to the lack of availability of a number of components, RidgeSoft is no longer able to manufacture IntelliBrain controllers or robots. Our inventory of most products has been depleted. However, we do have inventory of several sensors and books that we are selling at inventory clearance prices, as listed below.
We thank our many customers for your continued loyalty in purchasing our products over the past ten years.
If you are interested in licensing the RoboJDE software or IntelliBrain designs for use in your own products please email sales@ridgesoft.com.
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Fairchild Line Sensor
Fairchild QRB1134 infrared photoreflector.
Digi-Key part #: QRB1134-ND
Mouser part #: 512-QRB1134
INVENTORY CLEARANCE PRICING!!!! |
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An Introduction to Java Robotics Book
This step by step guide, which is a printed and bound version of our tutorial series, illustrates how to program your IntelliBrain-Bot using Java. This book is somewhat more advanced than Exploring Robotics with the IntelliBrain-Bot; it assumes the reader has some familiarity with computer programming.
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IntelliBrain™-Bot Deluxe Educational Robot Kit
This is the ideal kit for classroom use. It contains everything you need, except batteries, to provide your students with hours of engaging Java robotics learning activities.
Order with our Exploring Robotics with the IntelliBrain-Bot book, our step-by-step introduction to robotics and Java programming.
This kit includes:
Note: If your computers do not have a serial port (e.g., COM1), add one USB to Serial adapter, below, for each robot you purchase.
IntelliBrain-Bot assembly guide.
Line sensor kit assembly guide.
Infrared range sensor kit assembly guide.
Ultrasonic range sensor kit assembly guide. |
IntelliBrain-Bot Deluxe Kit
Assembled
with
Exploring Robotics Book
$489 each
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IntelliBrain-Bot Deluxe Kit (unassembled)
with
Exploring Robotics Book
$469 each
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IntelliBrain-Bot Deluxe Kit
Assembled
$459 each
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IntelliBrain-Bot Deluxe Kit (unassembled)
$439 each
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IntelliBrain-Bot Basic Educational Robot Kit
This is a great starter kit for robotics explorartion. Add sensors of your choosing (see sensor kits, below) for expanded exploration.
Perfect for beginning exploration or those who want flexibility to select their own sensor options.
This kit includes:
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IntelliBrain-Bot Basic Kit Assembled
$385 each
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IntelliBrain-Bot Basic Kit (unassembled)
$365 each
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Exploring Robotics with the IntelliBrain-Bot Book (Second Edition)
This book provides curriculum for a hands-on introduction to computer science, Java programming and robotics. It is ideal for use as an introductory course, independent study or as a module within a broader course.
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$35 each
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Infrared Range Sensor Kit
Use this kit to give your IntelliBrain-Bot the ability to sense and avoid objects. Each kit includes two infrared range sensors, mounting hardware to mount the sensors on the front of your IntelliBrain-Bot and cables to connect the sensors to your IntelliBrain controller.
Kit contents:
- 2 Sharp range sensors
- 2 6" cables with connectors
- mounting hardware
Click here to view a larger image.
Click here to view assembly guide.
Click here to view kit components.
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$39 each
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Ultrasonic Range Sensor Kit
Use this kit to give your IntelliBrain-Bot ultrasonic range sensing capability. The Parallax Ping)))™ sensor included in this kit can measure the distance to an object as close as 1.2 inches and as far away as 9.9 feet!
Kit contents:
- 1 Parallax Ping))) sensor
- mounting hardware
- cable
Click here to view a larger image.
Click here to view assembly guide.
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$35 each
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CMUcam Cable and Mounting Kit
Use this kit to mount a CMUcam or CMUcam2 on your IntelliBrain-Bot, adding vision sensing. Each kit includes mounting hardware to mount a CMUcam or CMUcam2 (camera not included) on your IntelliBrain-Bot and a cable to connect the camera to your IntelliBrain controller.
See our application note on Vision Sensing with the CMUcam for assembly instructions.
Kit contents:
- 1 6" CMUcam to IntelliBrain controller cable with connectors
- mounting hardware
- camera not included
The CMUcam and CMUcam2 are available from Seattle Robotics.
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$25 each
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Roving Networks Serial Bluetooth Adapter Kit
Un-tether your robot with a Roving Networks Bluetooth serial cable replacement kit.
This kit includes everything you need to eliminate the bother of connecting a serial cable between your IntelliBrain-Bot educational robot and PC when programming or debugging. It also allows your robot to send data or debug information to your PC while it is operating.
These adapters use Bluetooth wireless technology to form a serial connection between a USB port on your PC and the serial port on your IntelliBrain-Bot educational robot.
We recommend these adapters for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux PCs. In most cases, there is no need to install a new driver.
Includes:
- Roving Networks FirePlug Bluetooth USB Adapter (RN-USB-X)
- Roving Networks FireFly Bluetooth Serial Adapter (RN-240M)
For documentation, technical support and technical specifications please visit the Roving Networks website. |
$159 each
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FTDI US232B USB to Serial Adapter
This adapter will allow you to use your IntelliBrain robotics controller with a PC which does not have a built-in serial port.
Includes:
- US232R-10 USB to Serial Adapter
- CDROM including documentation and drivers
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$39 each
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IntelliBrain 2 Robotics Contoller
This is a great choice if you are designing your own robot and want a flexible robotics controller you can program using Java and our extensive RoboJDE robotics class library.
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$265 each
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Parallax Continuous Rotation Servo
Continuous rotation servos can be used instead of DC motors to drive a mobile robot. They are small, inexpensive and easy to control. The IntelliBrain controller main board supports two servos. With the expansion board your robot can include up to eight servos.
Note: Two of these servos are included in the IntelliBrain-Bot kits.
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$13 each
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6' Serial Cable
Connect the IntelliBrain controller to a COM port on you PC using this cable so you can develop, download and debug you robotics software using the RoboJDE Java-enabled robotics software development environment.
This cable attaches to a standard DB9 serial port connector on your PC. If you have a computer that does not have a serial port you may also need to purchase a USB to serial adapter cable, such as the IOGear GUC232A.
Note: This cable is included in IntelliBrain-Bot kits. |
$7 each
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RoboJDE Software and Documentation CDROM
This is the software and document CDROM included with IntelliBrain-Bot educational robot and IntelliBrain 2 robotics controller orders. Everything on the CDROM is downloadable from this web site, but if you would prefer to have the software and documentation on CDROM, order this item.
Click the following link if you would prefer to download RoboJDE instead.
Download RoboJDE now!
Note: You do not need to order this item if you are purchasing an IntelliBrain-Bot educational robot or an IntelliBrain 2 robotics controller.
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$10 each
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