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Arduino Nano-Based Line Following Robot with Dual DC Motors and IR Sensor Array

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Circuit Documentation

Summary

This document provides a detailed overview of a circuit that includes an Arduino Nano, a TB6612FNG Motor Driver, two DC Mini Metal Gear Motors, a Voltage Regulator, a 7.4V battery, and an 8-array IR sensor. The circuit is designed to control the motors using the motor driver, with the Arduino Nano serving as the main controller. The IR sensor is used for detecting obstacles or line following, and the voltage regulator ensures the correct voltage levels for the components.

Component List

  1. DC Mini Metal Gear Motor

    • Description: A small, high-torque motor used for driving mechanical components.
    • Pins: IN1, IN2
  2. TB6612FNG Motor Driver

    • Description: A dual motor driver capable of driving two DC motors with forward and reverse control.
    • Pins: GND, B01, B02, A02, A01, VCC, VM, PWMB, BI2, BI1, STBY, AI1, AI2, PWMA
  3. 7.4V Battery

    • Description: A power source for the circuit.
    • Pins: +, -
  4. Arduino Nano

    • Description: A small, complete, and breadboard-friendly microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P.
    • Pins: D1/TX, D0/RX, RESET, GND, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, D8, D9, D10, D11/MOSI, D12/MISO, VIN, 5V, A7, A6, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, AREF, 3V3, D13/SCK
  5. Voltage Regulator

    • Description: A component that regulates the voltage to a desired level.
    • Pins: IN, GND, OUT
  6. 8-array IR Sensor

    • Description: An array of infrared sensors used for detecting obstacles or line following.
    • Pins: (No specific pin labels provided)

Wiring Details

DC Mini Metal Gear Motor 1

DC Mini Metal Gear Motor 2

TB6612FNG Motor Driver

7.4V Battery

Arduino Nano

Voltage Regulator

8-array IR Sensor

Documented Code

Arduino Nano Code (sketch.ino)

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

This code is a basic template for the Arduino Nano. The setup() function is where you initialize your components and settings, and the loop() function is where the main logic of your program runs repeatedly. You can add your motor control and sensor reading logic in these functions.


This document provides a comprehensive overview of the circuit, including the components used, their connections, and the initial code for the Arduino Nano. This should serve as a solid foundation for further development and testing of the circuit.