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- SparkFun JetBot AI Kit v2.1 (Without Jetson Nano)
The SparkFun JetBot AI Kit is a robot platform that can be powered by your own Jetson Nano Developer Kit by NVIDIA. This SparkFun kit is based on the open-source NVIDIA JetBot! We understand that not everyone has access to multiple 3D printers on each floor, and a whole warehouse of electronics so we wanted to build a kit from ready to assemble parts to get you up and running as quickly as possible. This version of the SparkFun JetBot AI Kit is a great launchpad for creating entirely new AI projects for makers, students and enthusiasts who already own a Jetson Nano and are looking to take the next step with their machine learning platform. It’s straightforward to set up and use and is compatible with many popular accessories. Several interactive tutorials show you how to harness the power of AI to teach the SparkFun JetBot to follow objects, avoid collisions and more.
Additionally, the included image is delivered with the advanced functionality of JetBot ROS (Robot Operating System) and AWS RoboMaker Ready with AWS IoT Greengrass already installed. SparkFun’s JetBot AI Kit is the only kit currently on the market ready to move beyond the standard JetBot examples and into the world of connected and intelligent robotics.
The Jetson Nano Developer Kit offers useful tools like the Jetson GPIO Python library, and is compatible with common sensors and peripherals; including some new python compatibility with the SparkFun Qwiic ecosystem.
This kit includes everything you need to get started with JetBot minus a Phillips head screwdriver and an Ubuntu desktop GUI. If you need these, check out the includes tabs for some suggestions from our catalog. Please be aware that the ability to run multiple neural networks in parallel may only be possible with a full 5V-4A power supply.
- 64GB MicroSD card - Pre-flashed SparkFun JetBot image:
- Nvidia Jetbot base image with the following installed: SparkFun Qwiic python library package
- Driver for Edimax WiFi adapter
- Greengrass
- Jetbot ROS
- Leopard Imaging 136FOV wide angle camera & ribbon cable
- EDIMAX WiFi Adapter
- SparkFun Qwiic Motor Driver
- SparkFun Micro OLED Breakout (Qwiic)
- All hardware & prototyping electronics needed to complete your fully functional robot!
- Note - A Phillips head screwdriver is required for assembly and thanks to Qwiic soldering is no longer required!
Items not Included but you will need:
- NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit
- USB keyboard and mouse
- Computer display (either HDMI or DP) & connector cable
- SparkFun Qwiic ecosystem for I2C communication
- Ecosystem can be expanded using 4x Qwiic connectors on GPIO header
- Example Code for: Basic Motion, Teleoperation, Collision avoidance, & Object Following
- Compact form factor to optimize existing neural net from NVIDIA
- 136° FOV camera for machine vision
- Pre-flashed microSD card
- Chassis assembly offers expandable architecture
- Getting Started With Jetson Nano Developer Kit
- Assembly Guide for SparkFun JetBot AI Kit V2.0
- Jetbot Image (v01-10) (must be used on non-CANVAS version of SD Card)
- Jetbot Image (v01-11) (for CANVAS version of SD Card)
- SparkFun Hookup Guide for Qwiic Motor Driver
- SparkFun Hookup Guide for Qwiic Micro OLED (Qwiic)
- SparkFun Hookup Guide for Qwiic pHAT v2.0
- JetBot ROS GitHub Repository
- Getting Started with AWS IoT Greengrass
- Deploying Robotic Applications Using Machine Learning with Nvidia JetBot and AWS RoboMaker
- NVIDIA Jetson Forums
- NVIDIA JetBot GitHub Issues
- NVIDIA JetBot GitHub
- NVIDIA JetBot GitHub Wiki
- NVIDIA JetBot Software Setup
SparkFun JetBot AI Kit v2.1 (Without Jetson Nano) Product Help and Resources
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Customer Reviews
2.8 out of 5
Based on 5 ratings:
SparkFun JetBot AI kit
Shipped quickly. Instructions on the website quite complete and easy to follow What was also great where the tips on were you could go wrong . Had a minor issue with the SD card but Chris in customer service was great in solving the issue.
OLED breakout didn't work and JetBot chassis kit's camera mount assembly was cracked.
However, I would like to thank the support team for resending the JetBot chassis kit right away. As for the OLED, I was able to repurchase it from domestic reseller.
Problems connecting to WiFi
Sorry, but I can't give a good review. I have been stuck trying to get the Jetson to connect to my home WiFi. It has been very frustrating. I have a open topic on the Sparkfun Forum, but so far no resolution.
Jetson Nano SD card
The problem of SDK card, defect, was not supported. So any experience was not gained from the kit.
Disappointed
I tried the image sent with the robot. It did not work I downloaded the image and still did not work However I know I am doing it right since I built my own raspberry pi robot with pi plates and even have it working with Open CV doing line following Personally the JDuck made by a single person and sold in Amazon worked with support from the vendor There was no display in the Oled either The Jetson Nano works since I tried it with the Jetson image This zeroes it down to the image of the Sparkfun robot
I seem to get the motor mount thru the body, both the body and the mounts seem to be the same size and the one will not slip into the other.
I got this solved and built. Now my problem is with SD card images and WiFi connection and with the OLED. Would be nice if the steps would yield a working bot to use for learning.
hmm