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Romeo V1.1 All-in-One Controller

Romeo V1.1 All-in-One Controller

MPN: DFR0004
DFRobot
ATmega328P Romeo AVR® ATmega AVR MCU 8-Bit Embedded Evaluation Board
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Overview

The DFR0004 Romeo V1.1 is an all-in-one microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P, specifically designed for robotics applications. It integrates a standard Arduino-compatible MCU with an onboard 2A dual-channel motor driver and various sockets for wireless communication modules.

Why Choose This Part

It eliminates the need for separate motor driver shields by providing an integrated L298-based bridge capable of 2A peak output. The board also simplifies wiring with 14 GPIO pins and 8 ADC channels broken out for easy sensor connectivity.

Applications

Mobile Robot Platforms
Ideal for two-wheeled or four-wheeled differential drive robots requiring integrated motor control and sensor interfacing.
Rapid Prototyping
Utilizes the Arduino Uno bootloader for fast development and testing of embedded logic and hardware peripherals.
Wireless Remote Control
Features dedicated sockets for APC220 RF and DF-Bluetooth modules to easily add wireless telemetry or control.

Key Specifications

Type MCU 8-Bit
Contents Board(s)
Platform Romeo
Mounting Type Fixed
Core Processor AVR
Utilized IC / Part ATmega328P

Getting Started

The board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE; select 'Arduino Uno' from the boards menu to begin programming via the USB interface. Power the board through the 7V to 12V input to provide sufficient current for the motors while using the onboard switches to configure motor driver pins.

Also Consider

Arduino Uno Rev3 Arduino - The standard platform for ATmega328P development, though it requires an external shield for motor control.
Romeo V2 DFRobot - An updated version based on the ATmega32U4 which provides native USB HID support and additional IO.