PikaBot is a DIY mobile robot kit designed for educational purposes in electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and coding. The kit is based on the Maker UNO, an Arduino Uno compatible controller, and includes a Maker Drive dual-channel motor driver. It offers line following and obstacle avoidance functionalities through infrared sensors and an ultrasonic distance sensor.
Features:
- Easy Assembly for All Ages: The kit requires no soldering and is assembled using jumper wires. A detailed schematic diagram and mounting locations are printed inside the box for straightforward assembly.
- Programming Options: PikaBot can be programmed using the Arduino IDE or the mBlock block-based programming interface. Sample codes for line following and obstacle avoidance are available on GitHub.
- Comprehensive Guide Included: A step-by-step guide booklet is included, covering all the hands-on lessons needed to get started. Each step is clearly explained with images.
Kit Components
- Maker UNO Controller
- Maker Drive Dual-Channel Motor Driver
- Two "TT" Brush Motors with Pre-Soldered Wires
- 4 x AA Batteries and Battery Holder
- IR Line Tracking Modules
- Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
- All Necessary Accessories
Additional Resources
- Softcopy of PikaBot Booklet
- Arduino Sample Code
- mBlock Programming Tutorial
Packing List:
- 1 x Maker UNO (Simplifying Arduino for Education)
- 1 x Maker Drive: Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver for Beginner
- 2 x 3 - 6VDC Dual Axis TT Gear Motor (with pre-solder wires)
- 2 x Rubber Wheel for TT Gear Motor (63mm x 15mm)
- 2 x IR Line Tracking Module
- 1 x HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Ranging Module
- 1 x 4xAA Batteries
- 1 x 4xAA battery holder
- 1 x Breadboard Mini (35mmx42mm) - White
- 1 x 40 ways Male to Female Jumper Wire
- 1 x 40 ways Male to Male Jumper Wire
- 1 x USB Micro B cable
- 1 x mBot N20 Vacuum Steel Ball Castor
- 1 x Tiny Phillips Screwdriver - 85mm
- 4 x Bolt M3x25mm
- 4 x M3 Nut
- 1 x CH2 Quick Wiring Terminal Press Type
- 1 x Rocker Switch with wires
- 1 x Push Button with wires
- 14 x Plastic Rivet (M3)
- 2 x Plastic Rivet (M4)
- 1 x PikaBot Track
- 1 x Manual (Booklet)
- 1 x PikaBot Paper Box
- Box Dimensions: 127mm x 55mm x 19mm (not including motor shafts and wheels)
Documents:
- Sample code - Arduino
- CH34X driver (Please ensure the Maker UNO is plug into computer USB port during driver installation)