Buy an USB AVR programmer with your 3pi robot and save! A USB A to mini-B cable is included.
An AVR programmer such as the Pololu AVR USB programmer is required to program the 3pi robot. This combination deal includes the USB AVR programmer with the 3pi robot, as well as a 6’ USB A to mini-B cable for connecting the programmer to a computer and a 12" 6-conductor ribbon cable for connecting the programmer to the 3pi.
The 3pi is powered by four AAA batteries, which are not included. We recommend rechargeable NiMH cells, which may be purchased from Pololu or at a local store carrying electronics.
Pololu AVR Programming Quick Start Guide (Printable PDF)
This guide explains how to get started programming your Orangutan or 3pi Robot in Windows, Linux or Mac OS X. It covers setting up an AVR development environment (Atmel Studio for Windows users), installing the Pololu AVR C/C++ Library, and setting up the Pololu USB AVR Programmer.
Pololu USB AVR Programmer User’s Guide (Printable PDF)
The complete guide to using the Pololu USB AVR programmer. This guide covers programming AVR microcontrollers, communicating via the USB-to-TTL-serial adaptor, and measuring voltages using the SLO-scope.
Guide for programming Orangutans and the 3pi robot from the Atmel’s older AVR Studio 4 IDE. It covers installing the Pololu AVR C/C++ Library, and setting up the Pololu USB AVR Programmer.
Programming Orangutans and the 3pi Robot from the Arduino Environment (Printable PDF)
Guide to making the Arduino IDE compatible with the 3pi robot and the Orangutan SV-328, Orangutan LV-168, and Baby Orangutan B robot controllers, including Arduino libraries for interfacing with all of their on-board hardware.
Pololu AVR C/C++ Library User’s Guide (Printable PDF)
Information about installing and using the C/C++ libraries provided for use with Pololu products.
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