Insectbot Kit

SKU: KIT0051 Brand: DFRobot

The Insect Bot mini is an easy to assemble robot for young engineers from 6 to 100 years. With assembling this robot you will learn the basic robotics in terms of how all the components work together. There is a microcontroller which is working as the robot brain and two servo motors for the movement. The IR sensor on it's head will act as an eye to detect obstacles in front. The programming can be done by simply connecting the Beetle controller with the USB port on your computer. It is the best way to start building robot on Arduino.

$52.85 AUD, inc GST

$48.05 AUD, exc GST

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6-12 $46.60 (exc GST)
12+ $45.65 (exc GST)

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Assembling parts

The brain of Insectbot is "world’s smallest Leonardo", a.k.a. Beetle. It is ideal for DIY projects, wearable projects and etc. Its body is made up of two 9-gram servos powered by a rechargable 3.7V LiPo battery. Its eyes are an infrared sensor to detect obstacles. It requires no special tools except a soldering iron, scissors, screwdriver, pliers. You can decorate your Insectbot Mini to give him a unique, cute or funny Christmas outfit. We also provide a step-by-step instruction to help you assemble it.

Beetle and Beetle Shield

Programming for Insectbot

We provide 3 programming languages for you such as Ardublock, Mind+ and Arduino IDE. For beginners, you can program it simply by dragging and dropping pre-designed blocks visa visual programming softwares Ardublock and Mind+. For advanced DIYers, you also modify Arduino IDE for your liking.

Programming Insectbot with Ardublock

Programming Insectbot with Arduino IDE

Tools Needed:

Soldering iron
Scissors
Screwdriver
Pliers

Note: tools are not included in the kit
Check this guide if your sensor wiring is switched.

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Parts List

1x Beetle (Arduino compatible)
1x Beetle Shield
2x 9g Micro Servo
1x Sharp IR Sensor
1x LiPo Battery 3.7V/ 180mAh + Charger
2x Steel Wire 200mm x 1 mm
1x ABS Sheet (50x50mm)
1x Double Sided Foam Tape(L/W/H:40x30x3mm)
5x Cable Tie 1.8x100mm
1x Cable Tie 4x200mm

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