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Turtle: 2WD Arduino Mobile Robot Platform
The Turtle is a compact 2WD mobile robot platform designed for use with Arduino and other microcontroller boards. It comes as a kit with two geared DC motors...
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The Turtle is a compact 2WD mobile robot platform designed for use with Arduino and other microcontroller boards. It comes as a kit with two geared DC motors, rubber wheels, a rear caster ball, an aluminium alloy chassis, and all mounting hardware needed for assembly.
The top layer includes a standard servo socket and three optional sensor holder positions for IR range sensors. The servo mount supports simple rotation platforms, two degree-of-freedom camera holders, or small robotic arms. With its differential drive and near-zero turning radius, it's well suited to indoor flat-surface navigation.
Key Features
- Differential 2WD Drive – Two geared motors with near-zero turning radius
- Aluminium Alloy Chassis – Durable, lightweight 170 mm diameter base
- Servo and Sensor Mounts – Standard servo socket with three adjustable sensor positions
- Expandable Platform – Compatible with Arduino motor shields and all-in-one robot controllers
- Rear Caster Ball – Smooth omnidirectional movement
Specifications
- Drive – 2WD differential
- Base Diameter – 170 mm
- Weight – 445 g
- Motors – 2× TT geared DC motors with back shaft
Package Contents
- 1× Aluminium alloy chassis
- 2× TT geared DC motors
- 2× Rubber wheels
- 1× Rear caster ball
- Mounting hardware
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- DC
- DC means direct current, where electricity flows in one constant direction, as supplied by batteries, USB ports and many plug-pack power supplies. When a product specifies DC, it runs from a DC supply rather than mains AC, so you need to provide the correct voltage and polarity.
- 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.
- motor driver
- An electronic circuit that lets a low-power controller switch and control a motor that needs more current than the controller pins can safely provide. Checking motor driver support matters because pumps and motors usually cannot be connected directly to a microcontroller output.
- 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.
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Brands
Robotics & Motion
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