WSAL22791 – JetBot ROS AI Kit/en

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Summary

The JetBot ROS AI Kit is an AI robot based on the NVIDIA Jetson Nano Dev Kit, compatible with the open-source NVIDIA JetBot project. It combines a Raspberry Pi RP2040 as real-time microcontroller and the Jetson Nano as AI host, supporting SLAM mapping, vision processing, and voice interaction.

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Technical overview

• Two control levels: The microcontroller (Raspberry Pi RP2040) handles real-time control; the Jetson Nano serves as the AI host for deep learning.
• The expansion battery pack consists of three 18650 cells (3 × 2600 mAh), delivering up to 12.6 V output.
• An onboard S-8254AA + AO4407A protection circuit guards against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, and short circuits.
• The INA219 current/voltage monitor enables real-time monitoring of battery voltage and charging current.
• A 0.91-inch OLED display (128 × 32) shows real-time data such as IP address, memory, and battery status.
• The MPU9250 IMU sensor provides posture data for accurate direction determination.
• Coded DC gear motors support PID control and output wheel odometry data.
• Via I2C slave mode, the system is fully compatible with the open-source NVIDIA JetBot program without porting effort.

Notes and version constraints

• Before assembly, set the power switch to "OFF" and disconnect the power supply to avoid short circuits or device damage.
• When installing, mount the Jetson Nano first, then install the battery; when disassembling, remove the battery first, then remove the Jetson Nano.
• Tighten only half-turns on the four studs holding the Jetson Nano until pogo pins make proper contact; overtightening can cause poor pin contact.
• On first battery connection, no power may be output initially; charge for a few seconds to activate the protection chip before normal use.
• Do not continue using a battery whose positive insulating pad is damaged, as it may cause a short circuit or fire.
• Do not mix old and new lithium batteries, or use unreliable chargers.
• Replace lithium batteries once their cycle life expires or after two years of use, whichever comes first.
• If IMU calibration fails (LED does not flash), press RESET or re-flash the firmware demo.
• Excessive audio volume under insufficient current causes stuttering; lower the volume to an appropriate level.
• If the TF card is not recognized on Windows after flashing the Jetson Nano image, delete the existing volume via Disk Management and create a new formatted volume.

Source and revision record

• JetBot ROS AI Kit - Waveshare Wiki
• Source revision: 109267
• Captured: 2026-09-03T04:25:17+00:00
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