Robotics Posts
AI Innovation Challenge Roundup
We just wrapped up our AI Innovation Challenge with NVIDIA and Hackster and are so excited to share the projects! Winners feature an interactive GLaDOS Robot, a Gen AI-enhanced virtual try-on experience, and more! Thanks to the developers who made their ideas a reality!
Adding Computer Visions to the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP), a Tutorial from Shawn Hymel
Recently published on DigiKey's maker.io, Shawn Hymel extends the capability of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) by adding the Coral Dev Board Micro to enable object detection.
NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Ends its Mission, but This is Just the Beginning
After three amazing years, and with parts purchased straight from SparkFun, the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter makes its final flight.
RISC-V Rhapsody: Meet the ESP32-C6 Thing+!
SparkFun's newest Thing+ board is here, equipped with the powerhouse ESP32-C6 module and it's accompanied by the new MOSFET Power Switch and Buck Regulator! That's not all, though, because all XRP Kits parts are now available individually!
Introducing the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) DIY Kit
For those of you who prefer to 3D print your chassis, we are following up on the successful launch of the Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) - Beta with the XRP DIY Kit. Also, spare parts are now available individually.
XRP Delivery Challenge Guide Using Servo and Sensors
You’ve put together the XRP and got it moving, now for a servo and sensor challenge! Follow along with the latest video in the XRP series.
XRPs Around the World!
With the recent release of the Experiential Robotic Platform, or XRP, we wanted to get it into the hands of as many similarly tech-minded folks around the world as possible, and what better way to do that than by pairing up with FIRST Robotics? Hear all about my trip to Singapore for FIRST Global!
Build an XRP Program Selector
Follow along with DigiKey's Travis Foss as he shows how to build a program selector for the XRP, so you don't have to reupload your code every time you want to change tasks with your robot!
Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) Hardware Kit: Driving with XRPCode
Many have received their XRP kit and have already started putting it together. The next logical step is to get it moving! Follow along with the latest video in the XRP series.
Poetic Brushless (Motor Driver)
The new SparkFun IoT Brushless Motor Driver is now available with two new Tristimulus Color Sensors equipped with an OPT4048DTSR from TI!