# MonsterBorg - The Ultimate Raspberry Pi Robot

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE05755 · **Brand:** [The Pi Hut](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/the-pi-hut)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/monsterborg-the-ultimate-raspberry-pi-robot.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/monsterborg-the-ultimate-raspberry-pi-robot.html.md))

## Retired product

This product is retired and no longer available for purchase. Search the catalogue for an alternative.

## Description

The MonsterBorg can be programmed as a self-driving robot, used for education about self-driving systems, or raced around the garden as an RC off-roader. It also makes a great platform for hacking about with robots by adding extra sensors or servos.

### Features

- Up to three hours runtime!
- Designed for the [Raspberry Pi.](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi.html)
- 4x high-torque 300 RPM metal geared 37mm motors (pre-soldered)
- Rugged 3mm thick Aluminium chassis
- 105mm / 4 inch diameter off road wheels
- [ThunderBorg ](https://core-electronics.com.au/mat-kit-for-bench-43431.html)5A motor controller
- [ThunderBorg Lid](https://core-electronics.com.au/thunderborg-with-lid-dual-5a-motor-controller-power-connector.html) for 10xAA batteries
- Mount for a [Raspberry Pi camera](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-camera-board-v2-8-megapixels-38552.html)
- No soldering required
 
The MonsterBorg kit comes with the wires, screws, motors, hubs and wheels that you need to get it running. You need just add a [Raspberry Pi](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus.html), [a micro SD card](https://core-electronics.com.au/sd-microsd-memory-card-16gb-class-10.html), 10 [AA batteries](https://core-electronics.com.au/aa-batteries.html), and an optional [Pi camera.](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-camera-board-v2-8-megapixels-38552.html) Screwdrivers are needed for assembly.

[Click here to get starting guides, build instructions, code examples and more.](https://www.piborg.org/blog/build/monsterborg-build)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/d/s/dsc_0156-1024x780.jpg)