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# RedBot Mainboard

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ROB-12097 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/redbot-mainboard.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/redbot-mainboard.html.md))

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## Description

The RedBot Mainboard is a robotic development platform that works with the Arduino IDE. The RedBot is a motor driver and Arduino combination with various headers and connections, eliminating the need to stack multiple shields. By using the RedBot accessory boards and your own chassis, you can design a robot to suit your needs.

The RedBot comes pre-programmed with the Optiboot (Uno) bootloader. By simply connecting a USB mini-B cable, you can program it in the Arduino IDE using our example code, or your own. The optional add-on sensors attach to the main board via 6-pin headers or jumper cables to increase capabilities.

Check out the entire RedBot family of products!

**Features:**

- 5V Logic
- 6-9V Input Voltage via Barrel Jack or 2-Pin Header
- ATmega328P (pre-programmed)
- TB6612FNG Dual DC Motor Driver
- USB Programmable via FTDI
- XBee Port with HW/SW Serial Switch
- 2x 3-Pin Female Motor Port
- 2x 6-Pin Male Optional Servo Header
- 4x 6-Pin Male Optional Sensor Header
 
**Documents:**

- Schematic
- Eagle Files
- [RedBot Tutorial](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-the-redbot)
- [RedBot Assembly Guide Rev 02](https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/redbot-assembly-guide-rev-02/redbot-mainboard)
- RedBot Arduino Library
- Datasheet (ATmega328P)
- Datasheet (TB6612FNG)
- Datasheet (FT232R)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/sparkfun/RedBot) (Design Files & Example Code)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/r/e/redbot_mainboard__rob-12097__01.jpg)