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Arduino Mega 2560-Based Multi-Sensor Robotic Controller with Visual Indicators

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Summary

The circuit in question appears to be a complex system involving an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller, multiple servos, sensors (including an HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor, an IR sensor, and an MQ-5 gas sensor), LEDs, a logic level converter, resistors, a voltage regulator, a LiPo battery, and a Raspberry Pi 4B. The Arduino Mega 2560 is the central processing unit, interfacing with the servos and sensors, and controlling the LEDs. The Raspberry Pi may serve as a higher-level controller or for tasks such as data processing, networking, or user interface. The voltage regulator ensures that components receive the correct voltage from the LiPo battery.

Component List

  • Arduino Mega 2560: A microcontroller board based on the ATmega2560, with numerous digital and analog I/O pins.
  • Servo: A rotary actuator or linear actuator that allows for precise control of angular or linear position.
  • HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor: A sensor that measures distance by emitting ultrasonic waves and measuring the time taken for the echo to return.
  • IR Sensor: An infrared sensor that can detect infrared light, often used in proximity sensors.
  • LED (Green and Red): Light-emitting diodes that emit green and red light, respectively.
  • Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter: A device that safely steps down 5V signals to 3.3V and steps up 3.3V to 5V simultaneously.
  • Resistor: A passive two-terminal electrical component that implements electrical resistance as a circuit element.
  • MQ-5 Gas Sensor: A gas sensor used for gas leakage detecting equipment in family and industry, detecting LPG, natural gas, town gas.
  • LiPo Battery 2200mAh 30C: A rechargeable battery of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) type with a capacity of 2200mAh.
  • Raspberry Pi 4B: A small single-board computer with a broad set of capabilities including GPIO pins.
  • Voltage Regulator: An electronic device that maintains a constant voltage level to its load.

Wiring Details

Arduino Mega 2560

  • Connected to 3.3V: HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor (VCC), IR Sensor (VCC)
  • Connected to 5V: Multiple Servos (VCC), Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (HV), MQ-5 Gas Sensor (VCC)
  • Connected to GND: Multiple Servos (GND), HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor (GND), IR Sensor (GND), Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (GND), MQ-5 Gas Sensor (GND)
  • Connected to Analog Pins:
    • A2: Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (HV1)
    • A3: Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (HV3)
    • A4: Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (HV2)
    • A5: Bi-Directional Logic Level Converter (HV4)
    • A8: MQ-5 Gas Sensor (Analog out)
  • Connected to Digital Pins:
    • D12: MQ-5 Gas Sensor (Digi Out)
    • D44: IR Sensor (out)
    • D52, D50, D48, D46: LEDs (cathode)
    • D53, D51, D49, D47, D45, D43, D41, D39, D37, D35, D33, D31, D29, D27, D25, D23: Servos (pulse)

Servos

  • All servos are connected to a common 5V and GND line for power.
  • Each servo's pulse line is connected to a unique digital PWM-capable pin on the Arduino Mega 2560.

Sensors

  • HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor: VCC connected to 3.3V, GND to GND, TRIG and ECHO pins not detailed in the net list.
  • IR Sensor: VCC connected to 3.3V, GND to GND, and OUT to D44 on the Arduino Mega 2560.
  • MQ-5 Gas Sensor: VCC connected to 5V via the voltage regulator, GND to GND, Analog out to A8, and Digi Out to D12 on the Arduino Mega 2560.

LEDs

  • Each LED's cathode is connected to a unique digital pin on the Arduino Mega 2560.
  • Each LED's anode is connected to a 200 Ohm resistor, which is then connected to GND.

Logic Level Converter

  • HV connected to 5V, GND to GND.
  • HV1, HV2, HV3, HV4 connected to A2, A4, A3, A5 on the Arduino Mega 2560, respectively.

Voltage Regulator

  • IN connected to the LiPo battery VCC, GND to the battery GND, and OUT to the MQ-5 Gas Sensor VCC.

Raspberry Pi 4B

  • GND connected to a common GND line.

Documented Code

Arduino Mega 2560 (sketch.ino)

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

}

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

}

Note: The provided code for the Arduino Mega 2560 is a template with empty setup and loop functions. Actual functionality needs to be implemented based on the requirements of the circuit.