micro:Maqueen Plus V2 - Advanced STEM Education Robot for micro:bit

Maqueen Plus V2 is a STEAM educational robot platform for the micro:bit, made for classroom teaching, after-school projects and robot competitions. It builds on Maqueen Lite and earlier Maqueen Plus robots with a larger body, more expansion options and a choice of AA or 18650 power versions.

The robot breaks out multiple IO options for connecting peripherals and is designed to work with add-ons such as the HuskyLens AI camera and Maqueen Mechanic Kits. On-board hardware includes line tracking, ultrasonic sensing, IR reception, lights and a buzzer, so students can start exploring common robotics behaviours quickly.

There is no complex assembly required, and the updated storage box has a deeper base with room for the assembled car. Please note: the micro:bit board and batteries are not included.

Features:

• Choose your battery version: 18650, or Ni-MH rechargeable (AA)
• New plastic box with a deeper base, enough room for the assembled car
• Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom, more durable and reliable
• The number of line-tracking sensors has changed from 6 to 5, more convenient to program and optimise line-tracking codes
• Employs the motors whose parameters are the same as previous Maqueen, running steadily and smoothly
• Changes ultrasonic sensor to SR04, easier to install
• Adds 4 RGB ambient lights at the base
• RGB car lights have been changed to LEDs
• Deletes the less usable magnetic encoder
• No complex assembly, get started in minutes
• More IO expansion ports
• 3.3V IO x7
• 5V IO x3
• I2C x3
• 5 line-tracking sensors, reliable and flexible
• Larger body, more flexible expansion methods
• Two versions to choose from: AA battery and 18650 battery
• AA battery version supports 1.2V Ni MH battery or 1.5V alkaline battery
• 18650 battery version supports 3.7V 18650 battery
• Works well with HuskyLens AI camera
• IR receiver
• LED car lights
• RGB ambient lights
• Buzzer
• Ultrasonic sensor
• Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom
• Storage box with a deeper base to provide enough room for the assembled Maqueen Plus car

A solid choice for micro:bit robotics lessons, line-following activities, sensor experiments and expandable student robot builds.