The CBC v2 is a Linux-based robot controller designed by the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics for use with the KISS-C programming environment.

Featuring significant hardware and usability improvements over its predecessor, the CBC v2 is both a beginner-friendly choice for newcomers to robotics, and a powerful, feature-rich device that will appeal to experts.

CBC v2 Basic Features

• GNU/Linux based operating system
• Open-source robot control software
• Integrated color vision system
• 350MHz Freescale ARM9 processor
• Integrated battery and charge system
• Speaker & microphone
• 320 x 240 color touch screen

Input and Output

• 1 – 3 axis 10-bit accelerometer (software selectable 2/4/8g)
• 8 – digital I/O ports (hardware selectable 3.3V or 5V)
• 8 – 3.3V (5V tolerant) 10-bit analog input ports
• 4 – servo motor ports
• 4 – PID motors ports with full 10-bit back EMF and PID motor control
• 1 – 3.3V (5V tolerant) TTL serial port
• 2 – USB A host ports for connecting devices
• 1 – USB B device port to connect to your computer
• 1 – physical button

Other Features

• All sensor inputs have software enabled pull up resistor (digital 47k, analog 15k)
• Motor current up to 1A per port (up to 2A each with additional hardware)
• Isolated motor power up to 36V (with additional hardware)
• Servo ports output 6V
• I2C interface (with additional hardware)
• Arm 7 debug port (with additional hardware)
• JTAG port
• Vcc maximum current 500mA @3.3V, 1A @5V
• 7.4V 2000mAh Lithium Polymer battery pack (2s1p) 8C max discharge

CBC v2 Documentation and Software

• CBCv2 Manual
• CBCv2 Software (Password required. If you’ve purchased a CBCv2 and don’t have a login, contact the KISS Institute.)

CBCv1 Documentation and Software

• CBCv1 Software (Password required. If you’ve purchased a CBCv1 and don’t have a login, contact the KISS Institute.)

Order Online

The CBC v2 can be ordered through the Botball Store.