DIY Wooden Educational Robots for Kids' Science Learning at HomeMini DFRobotShop Rover Kit (Arduino Uno)

• Small, inexpensive tracked platform kit
• Frame made out of laser-cut Lexan parts
• Comes with the DFRobotShop Rover Mobile Robot Shield
• Includes Arduino Uno microcontroller module with USB connection
• Please verify the polarity of the connector before using this battery as it may differ from the image

The Mini DFRobotShop Rover Kit (Arduino Uno) is a small, inexpensive tracked platform which provides you with the basic tools needed to experiment with Arduino-based programming and mobile robots. The kit includes an Arduino Uno microcontroller module. The frame is made out of durable laser-cut Lexan parts, and the drive system is comprised of the Tamiya Twin-Motor Gear Box (must be assembled in configuration A) and a Tamiya Track and Wheel Set.

Arduino Uno
The Arduino Uno is a microcontroller board based on the ATmega328 microchip. It has 14 digital input/output pins (of which 6 can be used as PWM outputs), 6 analog inputs, a 16 MHz crystal oscillator, a USB connection, a power jack, an ICSP header, and a reset button. It contains everything needed to support the microcontroller; simply connect it to a computer with a 1.5m USB Cable Type A to B or power it with an Wall Adapter Power Supply - 9VDC 650mA or DFRobot 7.4V Lipo 2200mAh Battery (Arduino Power Jack) to get started.

The DFRobotShop Rover Shield is the ideal "all in one" shield for small, Arduino-based mobile robot development. The shield allows you to power your Arduino using a 3.7V LiPo battery (also included with this kit) and even has a 3.7V LiPo charger onboard, allowing you to charge the battery via USB. The onboard L298P H-bridge (dual brushed DC motor controller) is perfect for controlling two small, low voltage gear motors and allows for full control over speed and direction. Additional features include a universal IR receiver, XBee headers and analog pins broken out (for easy connection to sensors).

Shield Features

• Dual DC motor controller (3.5 to 9V and up to 2A per channel)
• Onboard voltage regulator
• 3.7V LiPo battery charger (via micro USB connector)
• XBee headers
• 38Khz Universal IR receiver (~10m unobstructed range)
• On/Off switch & reset button
• 3-pin analog headers (signal / 5V / GND)
• Shield stacking headers