The smart little ActivityBot 360° Robot can get you started and take you a long way. It is easy to program visually with BlocklyProp, or in C with simplified libraries. Feedback 360° High Speed Servos with built-in encoders make for fast, consistent maneuvers. A variety of sensors and components come in the kit. Its Propeller Activity Board WX features built-in support for audio and wireless upgrades.

Free web tutorials guide you step by step — just follow the checkmarks. First, build your ActivityBot. Then, learn about programming its multicore Propeller chip brain. Start building circuits on a breadboard, then make DIY sensor systems so your robot can navigate on its own. Tutorial options include BlocklyProp graphical programming or C language with simplified libraries. Choose your preference, or go from one to the other for a strong foundation and progression.

The ActivityBot 360° Robot is ready for tinkering. Add off-the-shelf components, additional sensors, and upgrade kits. The Propeller Activity Board WX sports a mini audio jack and a socket for an optional RF module (not included).

The ActivityBot 360° Robot builds transferable skills in middle school, high school or college robotics, technology, engineering, and programming courses, and is California A-G certified. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Features:

Free BlocklyProp Solo online graphical programming for Chromebook, Windows, and Mac
Free C language programming with SimpleIDE software for Windows and Mac
Propeller Activity Board WX (#32912) makes it quick to integrate sensors, motors, and more
Feedback 360° High-speed servo motors with built-in encoders make fast, consistent maneuvers
Plug common electronic parts right into the breadboard or 3-pin headers. No soldering or special connectors needed!
Parts included for DIY navigation sensors that use touch, visible light, infrared light and ultrasonics
Built-in SD card slot and included microSD card are ready for data-logging and file storage

Application Ideas:

A great hobby kit for exploring robotics, electronics and programming
An affordable STEM education platform to provide a high robot/student ratio

Specifications:

Power requirements:

Five 1.5 V AA batteries (not included) - OR -
Five 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included, sold separately #752-00022)
Communication: USB 2.0 for programming and serial port debugging
Dimensions: 4 x 4.5 x 5.7 inches (10 x 14.4 x 11.5 cm) assembled, without sensors
Operating temperature range: 5 to 158 °F (-15 to +70 °C)

Where's the Book?

We chose web tutorials for the ActivityBot 360° Robot so we could:

Bring you fresh updates, new activities, and bonus projects faster
Add more sensors, instead of more paper, to your kit
Choose a box that fits the assembled robot, instead of a book
Save on weight to lower your shipping costs and use less fuel

To work off-line, go to the first page of the web tutorial and click "Printer-friendly version" to save or print the entire tutorial from a single file.

Documents:

Package Includes :

1 x Propeller Activity Board WX
2 x Parallax Feedback 360° High Speed Servos
1 x PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
1 x Small Robot Chassis
2 x Small Robot Wheel and Tire
1 x 1" Tail Wheel Ball
1 x 5 AA Battery Holder
1 x Parallax Screwdriver
1 x Parallax Combination Wrench
1 x USB A to Mini-B Cable
1 x 2 GB microSD card
1 x Electronics pack with passive components plus light, touch, and infrared sensors
1 x Hardware pack with all the screws, nuts, and standoffs needed