Robotics
Mechanical structure is simple, it is easy to build.
Can be used for distance measurement, velocity.
Can use with other modules to function as tracing, obstacle avoidance, distance testing, speed testing, wireless remote control.
Specifications:
For Motors:
| Voltage | DC 3V | DC6V | DC 7.2V |
| Current | 160mA | 220mA | 250mA |
| No-load Speed | 120 rpm/min | 200 rpm/min | 250 rpm/min |
| Load Speed | 100 rpm/min | 175 rpm/min | 210 rpm/min |
| Torque | 0.45 kg.cm | 1.0 kg.cm | 1.5 kg.cm |
| Reduction Ratio | 1:48 | ||
| Noise | ≤65dB | ||
| Motor Size | 65mm x 18mm x 22mm(L*W*H) | ||
For Smart Car:
| Voltage | 3~9V | Drive Mode | 2WD |
| Current | 600mA | Chassis Thickness | 3mm |
| Load | ≤2kg | Car Weight | 285g |
| Speed | 0.6 m/s | Car Size | 220 x 175 x 65mm |
Package includes:
1 x DIY robot car kit
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AlphaBot2-PiZero Acce Pack requires the controller Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W /Zero WH if you don't have one in hand please use the links to add them to your order. Batteries are not included.
Overview
This AlphaBot2 robot kit is designed to use with Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W (not included). It features rich common robot functions including line tracking, obstacle avoiding, ultrasonic ranging, Bluetooth/infrared/WiFi remote control (Bluetooth and WiFi are Zero W specific), video monitoring, etc.
Thanks to the highly integrated modular design, it is fairly easy to assemble by a snap, no soldering, no wiring. After a few minutes spent on hardware assembling, you're almost there, our open source demo codes is ready to help you get started fast.
AlphaBot2 Features
AlphaBot2 employs a 2-layer structure to provide excellent stability and compatibility.
AlphaBot2-Base, the lower base chassis:
- 5-ch infrared sensor, analog output, combined with PID algorithm, stable line tracking
- Onboard modules like line tracking, obstacle avoiding, needs no messy wiring
- TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver, compared with L298P, it's more efficient, more compact, and less heating
- N20 micro gear motor, with metal gears, low noise, high accuracy
- Onboard RGB LEDs, true color lighting, pretty cool
AlphaBot2-PiZero, the upper adapter board for controller:
- LM2596 voltage regulator, provides the Pi with stable 5V power
- TLC1543 AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
- PCA9685 servo controller, make it more smoothly to rotate the pan head
- CP2102 UART converter, easy for controlling the Pi via UART
- USB HUB chip, more USB ports for devices like NIC
What's on the AlphaBot2-Base
- AlphaBot2 control interface: for connecting sorts of controller adapter board
- Ultrasonic module interface
- Obstacle avoiding indicators
- Omni-direction wheel
- ST188: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor, for obstacle avoiding
- ITR20001/T: reflective infrared photoelectric sensor, for line tracking
- Potentiometer for adjusting obstacle avoiding range
- TB6612FNG dual H-bridge motor driver
- LM393 voltage comparator
- N20 micro gear motor reduction rate 1:30, 6V/600RPM
- Rubber wheels diameter 42mm, width 19mm
- Power switch
- Battery holder: supports 14500 batteries
- WS2812B: true color RGB LEDs
- Power indicator
What's on the AlphaBot2-PiZero
- AlphaBot2 control interface: for connecting AlphaBot2-Base
- LM2596: 5V voltage regulator
- Raspberry Pi interface: for connecting Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W
- IR receiver
- Buzzer
- FE1.1S: USB HUB chip
- 12M crystal
- USB TO UART: easy for controlling the Pi via UART
- USB HUB interface: extends the USB port of Raspberry Pi Zero/Zero W
- CP2102: USB TO UART converter
- PCA9685: servo controller, make it more smoothly to rotate the pan head
- TLC1543: 10-bit AD acquisition chip, allows the Pi to use analog sensors
- Servo interface
- USB indicators
- USB ports: more USB capability
Examples
AlphaBot2 multi robots line following
AlphaBot2-PiZero robot obstacle avoiding
AlphaBot2-PiZero robot RGB LED remote control
AlphaBot2-PiZero robot video monitor
AlphaBot2-PiZero robot Bluetooth control
Development Resources
Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/AlphaBot2-PiZero
Note: this product requires two 14500 batteries to work, which are NOT included and should be purchased separately. Even though the battery holder fits the normal AA batteries DO NOT USE THEM! A 14500 lithium cell is identical in shape and size to a standard AA battery. But that is where the similarities end. AA supplies 1.5V each where 14500 supply 3.7V each.
Package Includes:
- AlphaBot2-PiZero (adapter board) x1
- AlphaBot2-Base (base chassis) x1
- RPi Camera (B) x1
- Ultrasonic sensor
- Micro SD Card 16GB x1
- Power adapter US standard 5V/2.5A USB output x1
- SG90 servo x2
- 2 DOF pan and tilt kit x1
- IR remote controller x1
- FC-20P cable 8cm x1
- Micro USB connector x1
- RPi Zero V1.3 Camera Cable 30cm x1
- USB type A plug to micro B plug cable x1
- AlphaBot2-PiZero screws x1
- Micro SD Card Reader x1
- Screwdriver x1
The New GoPiGo3 Raspberry Pi Robot from Dexter Industries has landed at ModMyPi! The GoPiGo3 Base Kit is perfect if you already have a Raspberry Pi and want to get it moving. It includes the GoPiGo3 board, chassis, wheels, motors, encoders, and power battery pack. Visit the GoPiGo Product Support & Documentation page for step-by-step tutorials, technical specs, detailed product pictures, and sample code libraries.
The GoPiGo is a complete Raspberry Pi Robot Car. With so many programming languages and USB accessories available for the Pi, you can turn your GoPiGo into anything from a wifi controlled robot for exploring the scary spaces behind the couch to an autonomous rocket launching office enforcer. With the Raspberry Pi acting as the brains of the robot, the possibilities are infinite..
Features:
- Works with the Raspberry Pi Model A, A+, B, B+/2/3
- Powered by 8 AA batteries (not included)
- Software examples and API are provided by Dexter Industries.
- Kit takes less than 20 minutes to assemble.
- GoPiGo is compatible with Lego Technic parts.
What’s included?
- GoPiGo3 board (red board)
- Chassis (frame, wheels, hardware)
- Motors
- Encoders
- Power battery pack & cable (batteries not included)
- Scredriver for assembly
What’s not included? (But Required)
- 8AA Batteries
- Power Supply
- Ethernet Cable
- Raspberry Pi (we recommend the 3, but any version will work)
- microSD Card with Dexter Industries “Raspbian for Robots” software
- Computer, or a monitor, mouse, & keyboard for programming
- Recommended: Distance Sensor
- Recommended: 8GB Drive for Software Upgrades & Storing Photo's & Files
Example Projects
Build a BalanceBot with the Raspberry Pi!
The BalanceBot extension kit takes your GoPiGo3 and turns it into an upright balancing robot! Kit includes an IMU sensor, IR receiver, IR remote control and a set of 3 sensor mounts. Program examples provided in Raspbian for Robots in Python.
Please Note. The GoPiGo3, Raspberry Pi and other associated hardware are NOT included in this purchase.
What’s included:
- BalanceBot Power Cable (longer than the original one that comes with the GoPiGo3 base kit)
- IMU Sensor
- Infrared Reciever Sensor
- Infrared Remote Control
- Sensor Mounts (s/3)
What else do I need:
- Raspberry Pi (B+ or 3 recommended)
- GoPiGo3 Base Kit (Does not work with GoPiGo2 or GoPiGo1)
- 8 x AA Batteries
- Raspbian for Robots SD card (will not work with DexterOS)
NOTE: This expansion kit will not work with the GoPiGo2.
GiggleBot is the Micro:bit Robot
Turn your BBC Micro:Bit into a Gigglebot robot and start coding in under 5 minutes! The GiggleBot is the fastest and easiest way for kids aged 6 through 14 to integrate powerful STEM learning and coding in the classroom.
The GiggleBot is a Microbit Robot. micro:bit is a tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun through block coding, JavaScript and even Python!
The GiggleBot is the easiest way to integrate powerful STEM learning and coding into your classroom. GiggleBot is designed and sold by Dexter Industries, the world leader in STEM robotics.
This is the GiggleBot. Just add your BBC Micro:Bit to the Robot and you can begin programming using MakeCode. 
Please Note. Micro:Bit NOT Included
What's included?
- GiggleBot Robot Only (Assembled)
What's not included?
- micro:bit card
- USB cable
- 3 AA Batteries
- These 3 items are also available in kit form
The GiggleBot is a perfect robot for the BBC Micro:Bit Robot:
- Works with a PC, Mac, and Chromebook.
- The micro:bit is mounted vertically for ease of insertion/removal (also easy access to the reset button)
- 9 color LEDs, 7 are in a rainbow shape, and 2 are used for the robot "eyes".
- A line sensor to follow lines on the floor.
- A pen-hole right between the wheels that supports drawing with the robot.
- Two light sensors are in front on each side so the robot can play "follow the light."
- Servo mounts on the side so you can attach two servos. You can control wings, flippers or a head and tail after your robot becomes an animal.
- Runs on 3xAA batteries.
- Comes pre-assembled. You add the wheels and the micro:bit!
- micro:bit not included.
The GiggleBot comes ready for the classroom:
- Works with a PC, Mac, and Chromebook.
- A solid robot body that's able to survive in a classroom.
- The robot is shaped organically so you can turn it into a butterfly, cricket, or whatever you like.
- There's room on the body for kids to build on, so they can use the robot in whatever school project they have. To help with the build, there are holes on the body you can fit LEGO components to!
- We've got two Grove expansion ports for I2C sensors, and we keep the 0/1/2 pins open.
- Supports more sensors: distance sensor, a light/color sensor, and a temperature/humidity sensor.
| Quantity | 1 Piece(s)/pack |
| Color | Yellow + black |
| Material | ABS + iron |
| Compatible Models | Robot, gun toy, four wheel drive toy, aircraft toy, vibration products |
| Other Feature | Motor speed: 100 per minutes; Torque: 4.5kg. cm1; Voltage: 3~6V; Non-loaded revolving speed: 100RPM; Non-loaded current: 60mA; Torque (6V): 4500mg cm |
| Packing List |
1 x Motor 1 x Wheel |
Universal for JR and FP connector
Cable length: 25cm
No load; Operating speed: 0.12 sec / 60 degree (4.8V), 0.10 sec / 60 degree (6.0V)
Stall torque (4.8V): 1.6kg/cm
Temperature: -30~60'C
Dead band width: 5us
Working voltage: 3.5~6V
3.2 cm x 3 cm x 1.2 cm
How to set up SG90 Servo Motor on Raspberry Pi
Specially designed for R/C car and robotics; Can be pan/tilt 180 degrees; Can hold ultrasonic sensor, IR sensor, camera or other sensors.
- Weight: 15g
- Working torque: 1.6KG/cm
- Response rotary speed: 0.10s / 60 degree
- Working temperature: -30~60'C
- Dead zone: 2ms
- Plug: JR, Futaba
- Rotating angle: Max. 180 degree
- Servo: digital servo
- Working current: 0.02A
- Working voltage: 3.5~6V
- Structure: Nylon + plastic gear
Packing List
1 x Cradle head w/ servo (25.6+/-2cm)
1 x Pack of screws
- Suitable for microcontroller development
- Voltage: DC 5V
- Diameter: 28mm
- Step Angle: 5.625 x 1/64
- Reduction Ratio: 1/64
Weight: 1.45 oz (41 g)
How to control a ULN2003 stepper motor with Raspberry Pi
Tracking Robot Car Electronic DIY Kit With Reduction Motor
The assembly steps:
Step 1: Welding circuit
Soldering part is simpler, welding sequence according to the principle of component level from low to high, the first welding eight resistance, is important to use multimeter to confirm resistance is correct, D4, D5 R13 R14 can temporarily not welding, integrated circuit chips can temporarily not inserted
Step 2: Mechanical assembly
The red line is connected to the 3V positive power supply, the yellow line grounding, excess wire can be used for motor wire.
Step 3: The installation of a photoelectric circuit
Photosensitive resistance and light-emitting diodes (note polarity) is reverse-mounted on the PCB, and the ground distance is about 5 mm, both photosensitive resistance and light-emitting diodes are 5 mm distance. Finally, you can power test.
Step 4: Vehicle debugging
The right direction is along the universal wheel direction, if you press and hold the left photoresistor, the wheels on the right side of the car should be rotated. Press and hold the right photoresistor, the wheels on the left side of the car should be rotated, if the car driving back, can also exchange the wiring of two motors, if the one side normal and the other side back up, as long as you can swap wiring of back side.
Note: We don't supply any manuals please note this before you buy it.
Package includes:
1 x Electronic DIY Kit (batteries are not included)
Description:
There are two L9110S motor controller chips onboard
This module can simultaneously drive two DC motors or a 4-wire 2-phase stepper motor
Feature:
Work under low static current
Power supply voltage: DC 2.5V - 12V
Each channel has 800mA continuous current output
Low saturation pressure drop
TTL / CMOS output level compatible, can be connected directly to the CPU
Output built-in clamping diode, apply to the perceptual load
Control and drive integrate in IC
Pin high pressure protection function
Working temperature: 0°C - 80°C
Size: 29 x 21mm(L x W)
Circuit diagram:
Package includes:
1x L9110S stepper motor driver
Robot control with Python
Double H bridge drive
Chip: L298N (ST NEW)
Logical voltage: 5V
Drive voltage: 5V-35V
Logical current: 0mA-36mA
Drive current: 2A (MAX single bridge)
Storage temperature: -20 to +135
Max power: 25W
Weight: 30g
Size: 43 x 43 x 27mm
Note:
This module has a built-in 5v power supply, when the driving voltage is 7v-35v, this supply is suitable as a power supply.
DO NOT connect input voltage to +5v on controller interface.
When ENA is enabled IN1 IN2 control OUT1 OUT2
When ENB is enabled IN3 IN4 control OUT3 OUT4
Note: Package does not include the board mounting screws.
Package includes:
1 x L298N Module
Robotic control with python
The bundle is discounted to save you some hard earned cash rather than paying full price for loose components.
Package includes:
1 x BreadBoard 400 tie points
1 x 40-Pin Gray Ribbon Cable (29cm)
1 x GPIO T Board for easy breadboard connection
This robot chassis is designed to be used with our Explorer HAT, Explorer HAT Pro, or Explorer pHAT boards though it will work with other motor drivers!
The kit is a great way to introduce yourself to robots and controlling motors with your Raspberry Pi. It even includes a camera mount so your little robot can take pictures while it's roaming around!
There is no soldering required and the whole kit can be put together with a small flat-head screwdriver.
Connor Plant has created a build video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHn3ZiPG69w
Kit includes:
- Laser cut chassis
- Raspberry Pi camera mount
- 2 x super-grippy moon-buggy wheels
- 2 x push header motors (298:1 ratio)
- 0.5" front castor wheel
- Jumper leads
- 2 x motor mounting brackets
- 2 x battery clips (battery optional and not included)
- Nuts, bolts, and other fixings
Build up your robot and program it in Python, Scratch, or whatever language you prefer! Add a USB battery pack (not included) and a WiFi dongle and you can make it roam free!
Does not include the Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Camera, or Explorer HAT (Pro or pHAT).
Fire four solenoids, spin two DC motors or step one bi-polar or uni-polar stepper with 1.2A per channel (3A peak) using the TB6612.
We really like these dual H-bridges, so if you want to control motors without a shield or HAT these are easy to include on any solderless breadboard or perma-proto.
We solder on TB6612 onto a breakout board for you here, with a polarity protection FET on the motor voltage input and a pullup on the "standby" enable pin. Each breakout chip contains two full H-bridges (four half H-bridges). That means you can drive four solenoids, two DC motors bi-directionally, or one stepper motor. Just make sure they're good for 1.2 Amp or less of current, since that's the limit of this chip. They do handle a peak of 3A but that's just for a short amount of time. What we like most about this particular driver is that it comes with built in kick-back diodes internally so you dont have to worry about the inductive kick damaging your project or driver!
There's two digital inputs per H-bridge (one for each half of the bridge) as well as a PWM input per driver so you can control motor speed. Runs at 2.7V-5V logic. The motor voltage is separate from the logic voltage. Good for motor voltages from 4.5V up to 13.5V! This wont work well for 3V motors.
Comes as one assembled and tested breakout plus a small strip of header. You'll need to do some light soldering to attach the header onto the breakout PCB. Arduino, motors, and power supply not included. Check out the handy tutorial on assembly and wiring!
- The ULN2803APG / AFWG Series are high−voltage,high−current darlington drivers comprised of eight NPN darlington pairs.
- All units feature integral clamp diodes for switching inductive loads.
- Applications include relays, hammer, solenoid, unipolar steppers, lamp and display (LED) drivers etc.
- Output current (single output): 500 mA (max)
- High sustaining voltage output: 50 V (min)
- Output clamp diodes
- Inputs compatible with various types of logic.
- Package Type−APG : DIP−18pin
Downloads
Tutorials
How to Control a Stepper Motor using your Raspberry Pi & the ULN2803 Driver Chip
Please note: Raspberry Pi not included
The Explorer HAT and Explorer HAT Pro are the perfect prototyping side-kicks for your Raspberry Pi!
We've added a heap of useful input and output options that will take your projects to the next level. Great for driving motors, using analog sensors, interfacing with 5V systems, and touch (even fruit based!) interfaces.
It's compatible with Raspberry Pi 2, Pi 3, B+, and A+ and comes fully assembled.
Features:
- Four buffered 5V tolerant inputs
- Four powered 5V outputs (up to 500mA!)
- Four capacitive touch pads
- Four capacitive crocodile clip pads
- Four coloured LEDs
- PRO ONLY Four analog inputs
- PRO ONLY Two H-bridge motor drivers
- PRO ONLY A heap of useful (unprotected) 3v3 goodies from the GPIO
- A mini breadboard on top!
5V tolerant inputs - Hook up your Pi to accept input from 5V systems (like Arduino Uno/Leonardo or 5V Trinkets). We've used a 5-channel buffer that will accept anything from 2V-5V as logic high.
5V powered ouputs - The onboard darlington array can supply up to 500mA per channel (but you'll be limited to driving around 1A total from the board). Ideal for stepper motors, solenoids, and relays.
Eight capacitive inputs - Four along the front edge for touch input (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4) and four up the side for attaching crocodile clips to objects (such as fruit, or tin foil) for experimentation!
Four coloured LEDs - Independently controllable LEDs (red, green, blue, and yellow) that make great status indicators.
Four analog inputs (pro only) - A tidy way to integrate analog signals into your project.
Two H-Bridge motor drivers (pro only) - Drive two 5V motors bidirectionally with up to 200mA per channel. Ideal with our micro-metal gear-motors to create the perfect little buggy! You can even soft-PWM for full speed control.
Full Python library, documentation and examples - Head on over to our GitHub to find a Python library, examples, documentation and a brief introduction to Explorer HAT: https://github.com/pimoroni/explorer-hat
It can be fixed and connect load easily, heat up stablely to prolong life of product and ensure good performance.
Specification :
Input Voltage : 12V DC
Holding Force : 0.4N
Operating Temperature : -5 - 40℃ non-condensing
Operating Humidity : relative humidity 45%-85% non-condensing
Saving Temperature : -45 - 75℃ non-condensing
Saving Humidity : relative humidity 0%-95% non-condensing
Stroke : 10mm
Fram Size : 3(L)x1.2(W)x1.5(H)cm
Lead Length : 20cm
Package Includes :
1 x DC 12V 0.4N Push-Pull Open Frame Solenoid Electric Magnet
Item:4X MG995 Servo
Dimension: 40mm x 19mm x 43mm
Weight: About 52g/1
Operating Speed:
0.17sec / 60 degrees (4.8V no load)
0.13sec / 60 degrees (6.0V no load)
Stall Torque:
13kg/cm at 4.8V
15kg/cm at 6V
Temperature Range: -30 ~ 60 centigrade
Dead Band Width: 4 usec
Operation Voltage: 4.8 - 7.2Volts
Motor Type: 3 Pole corless
Potentiometer Drive: Indirect Drive
Gear Type: All Metal Gears
Connector Wire Length: 11.81 inch (300mm)
Usage:For RC Models, Robotics
Features:
- High power output servos
- Output torque is rated at 8.5kg/cm at 4.8V or 10kg/cm at 6V
- Compliant with most standard receiver connectors: Futaba, Hitec, Sanwa, GWS etc...
- Metal Gear Servo
- Each servo comes with servo horns and fittings
- Light Weight
- Low Noise
Package Includes:
1 x MG995 Servo