This molecule is a 43 mm × 19 mm black-and-white test track with a 30 mm × 19 mm white internal rectangle, designed for use with a workcell’s pincers to emulate the visual input a line-following sensor would detect in a physical robot scenario.

TrackSimpleBoard

Type: Adom Molecule Creator: adom Version: v1 Category: other Availability: 100%, 24/7

Overview

This molecule is a 43 mm × 19 mm black-and-white test track with a 30 mm × 19 mm white internal rectangle, designed for use with a workcell’s pincers to emulate the visual input a line-following sensor would detect in a physical robot scenario.

Pin Configuration

Left Edge

• U$2 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)
• U$1 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)

Right Edge

• U$3 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)
• U$4 (medium, machine_pin, MACH_PIN_MED_SHORT, drill: 1.2mm)

Science Drivers

• xrp platform

NSF Relevance

This molecule allows students to safely simulate real-world track conditions in the workcell, using values output by the line-following sensor to understand and optimize its operation as it would behave in a physical robot. Thus, students can develop the software to control the robot and watch as it reacts to physical line follower inputs in real time.

Integration Guide

To use TrackSimpleBoard in your design:

1. Download the schematic symbol and PCB footprint from the Files section
2. Import into your EDA tool (KiCad or Fusion 360 / EAGLE)
3. Place the molecule in your schematic and connect the interface pins
4. Use the 3D model (.glb) for mechanical fit verification

Design Notes

Board design files (.brd, .sch, .f3d) are available for modification and reference.