This sturdy robot for the BBC micro:bit (included), boasts a sheet metal body and a recharge circuit for Li-ion batteries, as well as multi-coloured LEDs, stable line-following sensors, and a distance sensor mounted on a pan/tilt bracket. Oh, and did we mention it runs on tracks for navigating more interesting terrain?
Documentation and code examples are available here.
Note: this product requires one 18650 battery to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately.
FEATURES
- Onboard connector for plugging in micro:bit
- Integrates the MP2636 Li-ion battery charger with system boost, allowing charging of the battery whilst in use
- Integrates the DW01+8205S Li-ion battery protection circuitry: reverse protection, over charge/discharge protection, over current protection, and short circuit protection
- Integrates the TB6612FNG dual H bridge motor driver, which is high efficiency, and low heating
- Integrates the PCA9685 PWM controller, micro:bit IO expansion
- Integrates the TLC1543 AD acquisition chip, allows connection of multiple analog sensors to the micro:bit
- Integrates 4x APA102 colorful LEDs, dual-line control, with no more conflicts between the WS2812B RGB LED and Bluetooth
- Onboard buzzer to play music
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micro:bit connector – for connecting micro:bit
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MP2636 – power management, for both charging and boost discharging the battery
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8205S – dual N-Ch MOSFET, for circuit protection
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DW01 – Li-ion battery protection charge/discharge protection
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RT9193-33 – 3.3V voltage regulator, supplies power for micro:bit
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MLT-8530 – buzzer
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PCA9685 – PWM controller, micro:bit IO expansion, I2C interface
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TB6612FNG – dual H bridge motor driver
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TLC1543 – 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows connect line tracking analog sensor to the micro:bit
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APA102 – dual-line control RGB LED
- 18650 battery holder
- Power switch
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Micro USB power interface – for charging the Li-ion battery
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Indicators
WARNING: Li-ion battery reverse warning
CHG: charge mode
BOOT: boost mode
PWR: power
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Module connectors (bottom side) – for connecting servo, ultrasonic module, line tracking module
- Motor connectors (bottom side)