MiniQ Discovery Robot Kit

The MiniQ Discovery Robot Kit is a 2WD mobile robot platform based on the MiniQ chassis and the Romeo V2 All-in-One Arduino-compatible controller. It comes with a Sharp GP2Y0A21 distance sensor and 9g micro servo pre-included, making it ready for obstacle avoidance and sensor-based navigation right out of the box.

The kit features a stackable upper deck with leaf pads for on-the-go prototyping — supporting both DIP and SMD components. Motor wires come pre-soldered and glued, so you can start building immediately after simple assembly.

Key Features

• Romeo V2 Controller – Arduino-compatible board with integrated 2-channel DC motor driver and XBee socket
• Sharp IR Distance Sensor – GP2Y0A21 with 10–80 cm range for obstacle detection
• 9g Micro Servo – For sensor panning or mechanical actuation
• Stackable Upper Deck – Prototyping board with leaf pads for DIP and SMD components
• Pre-Soldered Motors – Motor wires soldered and glued for quick assembly

Motor Specifications

• No-Load Speed – 13,000 RPM
• Gear Ratio – 50:1
• Speed (6V) – 260 RPM
• Current (6V) – 40 mA (no load) / 360 mA (stall)
• Torque (6V) – 10 oz·in

Distance Sensor Specifications

• Operating Voltage – 4.5–5.5V
• Current – 30 mA typical
• Range – 10–80 cm
• Output – Analogue voltage (1.9V differential typical)
• Response Time – 38 ± 10 ms

Ideal For

• Robotics education and competitions
• Obstacle avoidance projects
• Learning Arduino programming
• Sensor integration and prototyping

Package Contents

• 1× Romeo V2 Controller
• 1× 9g Micro Servo (1.6 kg)
• 1× Sharp GP2Y0A21 Distance Sensor (10–80 cm)
• 1× Sharp IR Sensor Mounting Bracket
• 1× 6×AA Battery Holder
• 1× 2WD MiniQ Robot Chassis
• 1× Upper Deck for MiniQ
• 5× M3×30 Nylon Standoffs
• 4× M3×20 Nylon Standoffs
• 4× M3×10 Nylon Standoffs
• M3 Nuts, M3×6 Screws, M2×6 Screws, M2 Nuts, M3×7×1 Black Nylon Gaskets

Resources

• Product Wiki
• Assembly Guide (PDF)
• Arduino Sample Code