micro:Maqueen Plus V2 (18650 Battery) - an Advanced STEM Education Robot for micro:bit
Available with a lead time
Expect dispatch between May 13 and May 20
Quantity Discounts:
- 6+ $86.94 (exc GST)
Recommended Essentials:
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 18650 battery(This listing)
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.
Features
- No complex assembly, get started in minutes
- More IO expansion ports: 3.3V IO x7, 5V IO x3, I2C x3
- 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-18650: 18650 Lithium battery (3.6V or 3.7V) x 1, onboard charging circuit, MicroUSB and TYPE-C charging interfaces, 4 hours to charge fully
- 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
- Wiki Address:
- MakeCode Library Address: https://github.com/DFRobot/pxt-DFRobot_MaqueenPlus_v20
Documents
Parts List
- micro:Maqueen Plus V2 (18650 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
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Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).
We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):
- $3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
- $6+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
- $10+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
- Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.
Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.
Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.
International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:
- $11+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
- $16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)
If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.
Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):
Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia
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