micro:Maqueen Plus - an Advanced STEM Education Robot for micro:bit

SKU: MBT0021-EN Brand: DFRobot

micro: Maqueen Plus is an advanced version of micro:Maqueen Lite (4.0), which is more powerful and intelligent. Optimized with better power management and larger...

$92.68 AUD, inc GST

$84.25 AUD, exc GST

Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between Aug 06 and Aug 12

Quantity Discounts:

6+ $82.99 (exc GST)

Recommended Essentials:

micro:bit V2.2 Board

$28.68

Note: micro:bit board and batteries are not included.

What’s new in Maqueen Plus V2?

1. Two versions to choose from: 4 AA battery and an 18650 LiPo battery version

2. New plastic box with a deeper base, enough room for the assembled car

3. Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom, more durable and reliable

4. The number of Line-tracking sensors has changed from 6 to 5, more convenient to program and optimize line-tracking codes

5. Employs the motors whose parameters are the same as previous Maqueen, running steadily and smoothly

6. Changes ultrasonic sensor to SR04, easier to install

7. Add 4 RGB ambient lights at the base, RGB car lights have been changed to LEDs

8. Delete the less usable magnetic encoder

Maqueen Plus V2 is the latest version of the STEAM educational robot Maqueen Plus. Optimized with more expansion ports, larger capacity power supply, and larger body, it is fully compatible with more peripheral components like HuskyLens AI camera, Maqueen Mechanic Kits, which makes it an accessible STEAM robot teaching tool for primary and secondary students. Maqueen Plus V2 is not only suitable for classroom teaching, but also can be used for after-school extended exercises and robot competitions.

Besides all the functions of Maqueen Lite, it offers richer and more flexible functions and stronger performance. Whether you have ever used Maqueen Series products or not, you’ll find it very easy to get started.

micro:Maqueen Plus V2 - an Advanced STEM Education Robot for micro:bit

FEATURES

No complex assembly, get started in minutes
More IO expansion ports: 3.3V IO×7, 5V IO×3, I2C×3
5 line-tracking sensors, reliable and flexible
Larger body, more flexible expansion methods
Two versions to choose from: AA battery and 18650 battery
AA battery version supports 1.2V Ni MH battery or 1.5V alkaline battery, while 18650 battery version supports 3.7V 18650 battery
Works well with HuskyLens AI camera
Rich peripherals: IR receiver, LED car lights, RGB ambient lights, buzzer, ultrasonic sensor, etc.
Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom
Storage box with a deeper base to provide enough room for the assembled Maqueen Plus car

APPLICATIONS

STEM Education

SPECIFICATION

Power Supply:MBT0021-EN: 1.5V AA alkaline battery x 4 or 1.2V AA Ni-MH battery x 4
Support micro: bit V1 and V2
N20 All-metal Gear Motor x 2
Motor Reduction Ratio: 1:150
Motor Rated Rotation Speed: 133 rpm
Buzzer x 1
5V IO (P0 P1 P2) x 3
3.3V IO (P0 P1 P2 P8 P9 P12 P16) x 7
3.3V I2C x 2
5V I2C x 1
Large Size LED Car Lights x 2
RGB Ambient Lights x 4
Line-tracking Sensor x 5
Line-tracking Sensor with One-key Calibration
IR Receiver x 1
SRO4 Ultrasonic Module x 1
Dimension: 136mm×65mm/5.35×2.56"
Programming Platform: Mind+, MakeCode
MakeCode Library Address: https://github.com/DFRobot/pxt-DFRobot_MaqueenPlus_v20

DOCUMENTS

SHIPPING LIST

Maqueen Plus V2 (AA battery) Vehicle body x 1 (Note: the motor, vehicle wheel, support wheel, and battery panel have been installed before delivery)
H-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor x 1
Line-tracking Map x 1

Note: Batteries are not included in this kit

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