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Welcome to Acrome Smart Motion Devices docs!
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Welcome to Acrome Smart Motion Devices docs!
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SMD (Smart Motion Devices) is a modular product platform designed to simplify the develop of robotics and automation systems in terms of electronics, software and mechanics.
You can design and build many different robotic systems using the wide range of SMD products. Robust and modular hardware allows repeated use for different needs and scenarios
SMD is suitable for users of all levels, from beginners to professionals.The SMD platform has libraries for different coding languages. Therefore, you can constantly use the SMD platform as you develop yourself in the field of robotics
Operating System / Environment
Compatible Gateway
Notes
Windows 10 / 11
USB Gateway
Ideal for development with GUI, SDK, Blockly, ROS support limited(via WSL/Docker)
macOS 11+
USB Gateway
Supports serial comm. via USB, Blockly Support, ROS support limited(via Docker)
Ubuntu / Debian / Arch
USB Gateway
Perfect for ROS, scripting, SDK, Blockly Support
Raspberry Pi OS / Ubuntu
USB Gateway
Lightweight, Python & Blockly ready, Blockly Support, ROS support
JetPack (Ubuntu)
USB Gateway
AI + motion fusion, ROS support, Blockly Support
Arduino IDE
Arduino Gateway
Basic UART, embedded control
Arduino / MicroPython
Arduino Gateway
UART-over-USB, wireless use
STM32CubeIDE / PlatformIO
Manual UART Wiring
Advanced only, manual UART
Arduino IDE / PlatformIO
Arduino Gateway
Fast embedded control
Debian Linux
USB Gateway
Industrial Linux robotics, Blockly Support, ROS support
Note: The table above applies to all products in the SMD family, including SMD Red, SMD Blue, and SMD Green.
Electronic components of the SMD platform are divided into three groups: Gateway modules, Motor Driver Cards and Add-on Modules.While gateway modules provide connection with the computer or Arduino, the motor driver cards drive different types of motors. Add-on modules connected to motor driver cards collect data from the environment with various sensors and components and give feedback.
With USB Gateway and Arduino Gateway, you can connect SMD products to Raspberry Pi, Jetson, PC and Arduino. SMD motor driver cards drive the motor with the processor on it. This alleviates the processing load of the connected computer or microcontrollers.
SMD cards can be connected to each other in a daisychain. While motor driver cards communicate with the RS485 protocol, add-on modules connected to the driver cards communicate with the I2C protocol.
SMD mechanical parts consist of plates, joints, wheels and mounts. By combining these parts, you can quickly implement your projects. When designing mechanical parts, responding to the user's demands and long-term use were prioritized.
3D designs of electronic and mechanical parts of the SMD platform can be accessed through this document. With these designs, you will spend minimal effort while designing your robotic system and you can design without purchasing.
We've put together some helpful guides for you to get setup with our product quickly and easily.
