The kit is supplied with the autonomous robotics platform chassis, 2 wheels and tyres, a Kitronik line-following sensor board, and an ultrasonic sensor. The kit requires no soldering and only minimal mechanical assembly. Fit the tyres to the wheels, push the wheels onto the pre-mounted motors and both the line following sensor and line following sensor plug straight into the board. Once put together, push the Raspberry Pi Pico into the onboard connector, add 4 AA batteries to the battery holders underneath and you are done. Your robot buggy is ready for instruction.
Features Autonomous Robotics Platform
- A fun and practical learning platform that introduces young children to robotics
- Autonomous Robotics Platform is also learning programming for children and adults
- Gradually added elements smoothly increase the level of difficulty, which makes the acquired knowledge well-grounded
- The kit comes with a detailed guide supported by free tutorials (available online)
- Autonomous Robotics Platform is programmed using MicroPython language and Thonny editor
- Dedicated for use with Raspberry Pi pico version – not included
- Powered by four AA alkaline batteries – not included
Arrangement of components on the platform
In the front and back of the platform there will be two LEDs each – placed on the left and right side. Properly programmed can signal the direction of travel. In the front of the platform there is also an ultrasonic sensor allowing for efficient obstacle avoidance. The range in which the obstacle is to be detected can be set by an appropriate command in the software. The manufacturer has also provided two connectors for connecting servos, so you can expand your project with new elements. Additionally, on the underside of the platform there are sockets to plug in batteries, which makes it convenient and mobile.
Contents of the kit
- Robot platform with two DC motors
- Wheels – 2 pieces
- Line following sensor board
- Ultrasonic sensor