2-Wheel Mini Rover – Kit

Original kit that, once every component has been fitted and soldered, builds a small rover that follows a black line. The sensor that lets the rover detect and follow the line uses two white LEDs and two photoresistors

SKU 8300-KIT155EAN 8219671109727Item type: Kit

Description

Original kit that allows you to build, once assembled and soldered, a small rover for tracking a black line. The sensor that allows the rover to detect and follow the line is made using two white LEDs and two photoresistors. The kit includes the PCB that also serves as the rover’s base, two geared motors, two 40 mm diameter wheels, a battery holder for 2 AA 1.5 V batteries, and all components needed for operation. Power supply: 2 AA 1.5 V batteries (not included – see related products), base dimensions (mm): 105x72x1.6, weight: about 100 grams.

Assembly instructions in Italian

Component List

  • R5, R6, R11, R12: Precision resistor ¼ W 51 ohm
  • R13, R14: Photoresistor 5 mm diameter CDS5
  • Wheel 40 mm diameter
  • Rubber O-ring for 40 mm wheel
  • Screw M5x25 mm
  • Nut M5
  • Blind nut M5
  • PCB D2-1: printed circuit board (rover base) 105x72x1.6 mm

Technical details

IC1 LM393
R2 Trimmer 10 kohm (103)
R12 Precision resistor ¼ W 51 ohm
R8 Precision resistor ¼ W 1 kohm
R10 Precision resistor ¼ W 10 ohm
R4 Precision resistor ¼ W 3.3 kohm
R14 Photoresistor 5 mm diameter CDS5
D2 Red LED diode 5 mm diameter
D5 White LED diode 5 mm diameter
Q2 Transistor S8550 TO-92
S1 Tact switch 6x6 mm
M2 Geared motor
Red-black wire length about 10 cm
Battery holder for 2 AA 1.5 V batteries

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