The robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform featuring two micro metal gearmotors, five reflectance sensors, an 8×2 character LCD, a buzzer, and three user pushbuttons, all connected to a C-programmable ATmega328 microcontroller. It's pretty fast for a build-at-home robot, with speeds exceeding 3 feet per second.
This is a great first robot for ambitious beginners and a perfect second robot for those looking to move up from non-programmable or slower beginner robots.If you've been hoping to learn C or want to put your skills to work, this is a great option. The photo is an fully configured with feeler bumpers, line-following sensors, infrared proximity sensor, and ultrasonic distance ranger. A while back did a great series on this expandable bot, offering step-by-step guidance.Assembles in under 15 minutes. Just add your own servos, wheels, Arduino microcontroller, and other electronics. The double-decker ArdBot measures 7' in diameter, and is made of 1/4' expanded PVC plastic. Plenty of room to grow, with over 60 square inches of usable mounting space (or add a third deck for another 30+ square inches).Expansion is kind of the point, right? Just add an Arduino or other controller and you have a fully functioning mini factory robotic arm!
Open source code is available for Arduino, Beaglebone Black, and Raspberry Pi. The kit comes with 4 hobby servos and everything needed for assembly. The arm can reach out about seven inches.The simple Arduino sketch included in the kit will drive the robot using individual servo controls. It looks like a fun bot for learning and playing with robotic controls in particular, as joints in series produce some complex motion. The is an Arduino-controllable tracked robot platform that is less than 10 cm × 10 cm. It includes two micro metal gearmotors coupled to a pair of silicone tracks, a stainless steel bulldozer-style blade, an array of six infrared reflectance sensors for line following or edge detection, a buzzer for simple sounds and music, a 3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro for detecting impacts and tracking orientation. Just add 4 AA batteries and an Arduino (or compatible controller) and you are ready to push!
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No soldering or assembly is required. Why not be official? The official is a great way to learn about electronics, mechanics, and programming with no soldering required. It's a tiny computer on wheels that you can hack to perform all sorts of tasks. Just pop in the included color LCD screen, load up the Arduino IDE, plug in the USB cable, and you'll be ready to load any one of the included example programs. The robot comes with a number of integrated inputs, two potentiometers, five buttons, a digital compass, five floor sensors, and an SD card reader. It also has a speaker, two motors, and a color screen as outputs, and plenty of prototyping space and TinkerKit connectors for expansion.
It even includes 4 rechargeable AA batteries and a charger.The 'brains' of the robot consists of two ATmega32u4 microcontrollers. If you're just getting started with electronics and programming, you should work with the Control Board. As you become more experienced, you may want to tinker with the Motor Board. Think robots are complicated? Is ready to roll right out of the box. The included remote control gives you instant command over Sparki, and when you're ready to take it to the next level, load up the custom-enhanced Arduino software and choose from dozens of sample programs. Or write your own and upload them through the USB port.Sparki comes with a Bluetooth module, an array of onboard sensors (light, ultrasonic distance, acceleration, and more), and precise stepper motors.
Sparki even has a motorized gripper - rare for robots at this price point. This special edition has been cast in 'Maker Blue.' Sparki is a really impressive full-featured robot that can grow as your understanding of robotics and Arduino programming grows.Recommended for middle school ages and above or anyone who's ready to dive into educational or hobby robotics. The robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform featuring two micro metal gearmotors, five reflectance sensors, an 8×2 character LCD, a buzzer, and three user pushbuttons, all connected to a C-programmable ATmega328 microcontroller.
It's pretty fast for a build-at-home robot, with speeds exceeding 3 feet per second. This is a great first robot for ambitious beginners and a perfect second robot for those looking to move up from non-programmable or slower beginner robots.If you've been hoping to learn C or want to put your skills to work, this is a great option.