DFRobot
Insectbot Kit Mini robot/Easy DIY Robot on Arduino
The Insect Bot mini is an easy to assemble robot for young engineers from 6 to 100. With assembling this robot you will learn the basic robotics in ter...
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The Insect Bot mini is an easy to assemble robot for young engineers from 6 to 100. With assembling this robot you will learn the basic robotics in terms of how all the components work together. There is a microcontroller which is working as the robot brain and two servo motors for the movement. The IR sensor on it's head will act as an eye to detect obstacles in front. The programming can be done by simply connecting the Beetle controller with the USB port on your computer. It is the best way to start building robot on Arduino.
Assembling parts
The brain of Insectbot is "world's smallest Leonardo", a.k.a. Beetle. It is ideal for DIY projects, wearable projects and etc. Its body is made up of two 9-gram servos powered by a rechargable 3.7V LiPo battery. Its eyes are an infrared sensor to detect obstacles.
Beetle and Beetle Shield
Programming for Insectbot
We provide 3 programming languages for you such as Ardublock, Mind+ and Arduino IDE. For beginners, you can program it simply by dragging and dropping pre-designed blocks visa visual programming softwares Ardublock and Mind+. For advanced DIYers, you also modify Arduino IDE for your liking.
Programming Insectbot with Ardublock
Programming Insectbot with Arduino IDE
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Tools Needed:
- Soldering iron
- Scissors
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
DOCUMENTS
SHIPPING LIST
- 1x Beetle (Arduino compatible)
- 1x Beetle Shield
- 2x 9g Micro Servo
- 1x Sharp IR Sensor
- 1x LiPo Battery 3.7V/ 180mAh + Charger
- 2x Steel Wire 200mm x 1 mm(7.87"x0.039")
- 1x ABS Sheet (50x50mm)(1.97"x1.97")
- 1x Double Sided Foam Tape(L/W/H:40x30x3mm)(L/W/H:1.57x1.18x0.12")
- 5x Cable Tie 1.8x100mm90.07x3.93')
- 1x Cable Tie 4x200mm(0.16x7.87')
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- IDE
- Short for Integrated Development Environment, a program used to write, run and manage code. It matters because some learners prefer a traditional coding workspace instead of a guided notebook-style lesson.
- LiPo
- A LiPo (lithium polymer) battery is a rechargeable lithium battery widely used in portable projects because it is light and compact. LiPo cells need correct charging circuitry and careful handling to stay safe, so equipment that supports LiPo generally includes charging or protection hardware suited to that battery type.
- microcontroller
- A microcontroller is a small computer on a single chip that runs a stored program and controls connected inputs and outputs such as buttons, sensors, displays and communication interfaces. In a device built around one, it is the part that executes the code and coordinates the device's behaviour.
- servo
- A servo is a motor with built-in position control, usually told to move to a specific angle by a control signal. It matters when you need repeatable movement, such as steering, arms, flaps, or linkages, rather than continuous spinning.
- Shield
- An add-on board that plugs into a main controller board to give it extra features such as sensing, motor control or communication. Knowing a product supports shields helps you judge whether it can connect neatly into an existing maker-board setup.
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