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Sparki Robot - the easy robot for everyone
Sparki is a fully assembled, Arduino-compatible robot designed for learning programming, electronics, and robotics. Based on the Arduino Leonardo, it comes p...
Sparki is a fully assembled, Arduino-compatible robot designed for learning programming, electronics, and robotics. Based on the Arduino Leonardo, it comes packed with sensors, motors, a display, and wireless connectivity — ready to use out of the box with no assembly required.
Key Features
- Arduino Leonardo Compatible – Program with the Arduino IDE
- No Assembly Required – Fully assembled and ready to use
- Bluetooth Wireless – Remote control and communication
- 128×64 Graphic LCD – Onboard display for feedback and output
- 2× Geared Stepper Motors – Precise movement down to millimetres and sub-degrees
- Marker Holder – Draw patterns and designs while moving
- Open Source – Hardware and software freely available
Onboard Sensors
- Ultrasonic Distance Sensor – Measure distance to walls and objects
- 3-Axis Accelerometer – Detect pick-up, falls, and inclines
- 3-Axis Magnetometer – Compass heading when combined with accelerometer
- 3× Light-Sensing Phototransistors – Light following and darkness seeking
- 5× Line-Following / Edge Detection Sensors – Mazes, line follow, and sumo
- IR Transmitter & Receiver – Send and receive infrared signals
- RGB LED – Programmable multi-colour indicator
- Buzzer – Beeps and musical tones
Ideal For
- STEM education for kids (elementary age and above)
- Learning Arduino programming
- Classroom robotics activities
- Hobbyists and makers
Package Contents
- 1× Sparki robot (fully assembled)
- 1× Bluetooth module
- 1× IR remote control
- 1× USB cable
Resources
Jargon buster
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.
- LCD
- LCD stands for liquid crystal display, a screen technology that uses a backlight and liquid crystals to show images or text. It matters because LCD modules usually need a display driver and enough controller pins or a bus interface to send image data.
- LED
- A light-emitting diode is a small electronic component that lights up when current flows through it in the correct direction. In this kit, LEDs create the flashing effect, so polarity and correct soldering matter for the project to work.
- magnetometer
- A sensor that measures magnetic fields, often used to work out compass direction. It matters because nearby magnets, motors, or metal objects can affect readings and may require calibration.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
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Robotics & Motion
STEM & Education
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