Line Following Mobile Robot Kit

Note: Check out the Pikabot that uses Maker UNO and comes with similar functions as this mobile robot kit.

Note: The IR Line Tracking Module comes with straight headers from June 2021 onwards.

Everyone loves mobile robots :) This is a mobile robot kit based on Maker UNO(Arduino UNO compatible). You can learn electronics, sensors, microcontrollers, and coding all at once, not to forget to have fun too!

The kit comes in loose parts, so you will need to assemble it, but there is no soldering needed :) What's so special about this mobile robot kit is it has an infrared sensor (two) where you can program it for line detection and perform line following. And we have prepared the steps for you to assemble it and a sample sketch based on Arduino for your robot to follow the line.

With the beginner-friendly Maker UNO as the controller, everyone can build and program this mobile robot. We have also included

• Dual-channel motor driver - Maker Drive
• Custom designed acrylic base
• Two "TT" brush motor
• 4 x AA battery to power the controller and motor 
• Of course, it comes with the IR Line Tracking Module :)

To make life even easier, we have prepared:

• Full tutorial guide for you to build this kit
• Sample code for line following in Arduino Sketch (coming soon)
• Video to assemble the robot is in the making, check it out!

• Mobile Robot Kit
• Controller: Maker UNO
• Motor Driver: Maker Drive dual-channel DC brush motor driver
• Power both controller and motor with 4 x AA battery, with battery holder too
• Comes with IR Line Tracking Module, for line following
• Open-source example code, free to modify and learn to code
• Acrylic mobile robot base with much more space for prototyping
• Two "TT" motors with wheel, for differential drive
• Robust caster

Specifications:

• Chassis size: ~215mm x ~150mm
• Wheel Diameter: 67mm
• Castor Height: 34mm
• Motor parameters:
  • Gear Ratio = 48:1
  • Speed with 66mm diameter wheel = 0.65 m/s at 7.2VDC
  • Recommended operating voltage: 5 - 10VDC
  • Noise level < 65dB
  • Current Consumption: 120 mA each motor (running at 6V)

• 1 x 2 wheel Smart Robot Car Chassis
• 1 x Maker UNO (Simplifying Arduino for Education)
• 1 x Maker Drive: Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver for Beginner
• 1 x 40 ways Male to Female Jumper Wire
• 1 x 40 ways Male to Male Jumper Wire
• 4 x 10mm PCB stand S/S
• 2 x 20mm PCB stand S/S
• 2 x 30mm PCB stand S/S
• 1 x GP 4 x AA Supercell battery
• 2 x IR Line Tracking Module (with straight headers)
• 1 x 4xAA battery holder
• 1 x USB Micro B cable
• 1 x Breadboard Mini (35mmx42mm), random color

• Tutorial guide to building this mobile robot
• Sample code - Arduino
• Assembly guide for the mechanical parts
• CH34X driver (Please ensure the Maker UNO is plugged into computer USB port during driver installation)
  • Windows (V3.5 Mar2019)
  • Mac OS (V1.5 Mar2019)
  • Linux (V1.5 Mar2019) (Normally is readily installed)
  • CH34X Driver - Get the latest driver from the factory
• Arduino IDE Download
• Maker UNO product page