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The Perseids DIY Robot Car Chassis Kit with Encoder Wheels – 4-Wheel Educational STEM Toy for Adults 16+
The Perseids DIY Robot Car Chassis Kit with Encoder Wheels – 4-Wheel Educational STEM Toy for Adults 16+
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Overview
The Perseids DIY Robot Car Chassis Kit with Encoder Wheels is a compact, highly integrative platform designed for hands-on robotics exploration. It features four-wheel drive and a battery box, delivering a stable base that is easy to expand and customize with your preferred microcontrollers and sensors. The kit ships without any modules such as a speed sensor, so you can tailor it to your current setup and goals.
What’s inside and what you’ll add
- A sturdy chassis with four DC gear motors for smooth turning and rolling.
- Four wheels sized 6 x 2.7 cm (diameter x height) for confident grip on typical work surfaces.
- A compact battery box powered by 3–6V to keep your experiments portable.
- Encoder wheels that open possibilities for motion tracking and measurement when paired with compatible software or controllers.
- A highly integrated system that favors simple expansion with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other controllers.
Note: The kit does not include modules such as a speed sensor or additional boards. Purchase modules as needed to match your project goals. All parameters are tested without load to provide a baseline for your builds.
Key benefits and use cases
- From a beginner-friendly chassis to a multi-purpose robotics platform as you add components.
- Ideal for DIY subjects, science education, and hobbyist interest development—especially for adults who enjoy electronics tinkering.
- Potential for tracing, obstacle avoidance, distance testing, speed testing, and wireless control when you pair compatible modules.
- The compact 21 x 10 cm footprint and 6 x 2.7 cm wheels offer a balance of portability and stability.
Real-life scenarios you might explore include programming a tracing pattern across a table, testing how the chassis responds to different terrain, or setting up a simple remote-control experiment with minimal wiring. The design emphasizes ease of expansion, so you can gradually introduce new sensors and processors as you learn.
Specifications at a glance
- Size: 21 x 10 cm (L x W); Wheel size: 6 x 2.7 cm (D x H)
- Motor power: 3–6V; Four DC gear motors for stable drive
- All parameters tested without load; modules not included
- Educational focus: robotics, electronics, and hands-on experimentation
FAQ
Q: What comes in the box and what do I need to add?
A: The kit provides the chassis, four wheels, battery box, and basic wiring ready for expansion. Speed sensor and extra modules are not included; compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and other controllers.
Q: Is this kit suitable for beginners and what can I build with it?
A: Yes, adults 16+ and hobbyists can explore tracing, distance testing, speed testing, obstacle avoidance, and wireless control when paired with compatible modules.