The S2 robot is suitable for a whole variety of programming skills. The Scribbler robot arrives pre-programmed with eight demo modes, including light-seeking, object detection, object avoidance, line-following, and art. Place a Sharpie marker in the pen port and it will scribble as it drives. Next, use the Graphical User Interface (S2 GUI) tile-based programming tools, or modify the Propeller source code in the BASIC-like Spin language. Through the use of third-party tools you can also program the S2 on a Mac or under Linux, in PropBASIC and C (resources for these languages will follow the release). 

The benefits and flexibility of Spin in multi-core systems provides easy compartmentalization of S2 subroutines that run concurrently with shared memory. Controlling motors, managing sensors, and interfacing with the hacker port can be done concurrently even while playing sound; the Propeller makes it all possible.

Features:

• 3 light sensors
• 2 obstacle avoidance sensors
• 2 line following sensors
• 2 independent DC wheel motors
• Wheel encoders for precise maneuvers
• Stall sensor for wheel motors
• Pen port for drawing on paper
• Speaker to make a full range of notes
• Programmable indicator lights
• Microphone for detecting tones from other S2 robots
• Bi-color LEDs for visual feedback
• Hacker port for connection to external sensors, RF devices, and servos

Kit Contents:

• Fully assembled Scribbler Robot
• The Scribbler Robot Start-Up Guide

Key Specifications:

• Power requirements: 6 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries, not included.
• Communication: Serial programming interface to PC
• Scribbler Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.25 x 3.2 in (188 x 158.8 x 81 mm)
• Operating temp range: +50 to +104 °F(+10 to +40 °C)
• System Requirements for S2 GUI: Windows (XP/Vista/7)