Mini DFRobotShop Rover Kit (without Arduino)

Small and inexpensive track platform kit

Arduino Uno mounting bracket (sold separately)

The frame is made of laser cut Lexan components

Equipped with DFRobotShop Rover mobile robot protective cover

Including lithium polymer batteries and car chargers

Before using this battery, please verify the polarity of the connector as it may differ from the image

The Mini DFRobotShop Rover development platform (without Arduino) is a small, inexpensive tracked platform that provides you with the basic tools needed to experiment with Arduino based programming and mobile robots. It is necessary to purchase a microcontroller based on Arduino (such as Arduino Uno) that is compatible with shielding separately. The frame is made of durable laser cut Lexan parts, and the drive system consists of a Tamiya dual motor gearbox (must be assembled according to configuration A) and Tamiya track and wheel sets.

DFRobotShop Rover Shield is an ideal "all-in-one" shield for small, Arduino based mobile robot development. This shield allows you to use a 3.7V LiPo battery (also included in the kit) to power your Arduino, and even comes with an onboard 3.7V LiPo charger that allows you to charge the battery via USB. The onboard L298P H-bridge (dual brushed DC motor controller) is highly suitable for controlling two small low-voltage gear motors and allows for complete control of speed and direction. Other features include a universal infrared receiver, XBee connector, and separate analog pins (for easy connection to sensors). When stacking multiple shields or using shields with Arduino based circuit boards with other built-in features, be sure to check the pins used as some pins may interfere with each other.

Mini DFRobotShop Rover Kit (without Arduino)

Installation hardware including microcontroller (recommended to use Arduino Uno). There is a 36mm wide x 7mm high gap on the top support plate for installing 3.7V, 1000mAh lithium polymer batteries. Contains foam, so it is a "friction fit".

Shielding characteristics

Dual DC motor controller (3.5 to 9V per channel and up to 2A)

Onboard voltage regulator

3.7V LiPo battery charger (via micro USB connector)

XBee connector

38Khz universal infrared receiver (accessible range of about 10 meters)

On/off switch and reset button

3-pin analog connector (signal/5V/GND)

Shielded stacking joint