Obstacle Avoidance Mobile Robot Kit

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

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 no soldering is needed. What's so special about this mobile robot kit is it has an ultrasonic sensor that you can program for obstacle detection and perform obstacle avoidance. And we have prepared the steps for you to assemble it and a sample sketch based on Arduino for your robot to avoid bumping into obstacles while navigating.

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 Ultrasonic Sensor :)

To make life even easier, we have prepared:

• Full Tutorial Guide for you to connect the wires
• Sample code for obstacle avoidance using Ultrasonic Sensor
• 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 an Ultrasonic sensor, for obstacle avoidance
• 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 wheels, for differentiated drive
• Robust caster

• 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 for 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 Ultrasonic Sensor
• 1 x 4xAA battery holder
• 1 x USB Micro B cable
• 1 x Breadboard Mini (35mmx42mm), random color

• Tutorial Guide to building this robot
• Sample code - Arduino
• Assembly guide for the mechanical parts
• CH34X driver (Please ensure the Maker UNO is plugged into the 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