Whippersnapper Runt Rover™ robotics kit

Runt Rover™: affordable and simple educational robots

The Runt Rover™ robotics kits come in various formats with one single goal: provide a fun platform for learning the basics of robotics at all ages. They are very simple to mount – you’ll be done in a matter of minutes – and offer numerous personalisation possibilities in terms of chassis or electronic components. You can make your robot more impressive and sturdy, or more intelligent with relevant electronic modules. Project examples are available to help you understand how to turn your Runt Rover into a WiFi exploration robot, a line-following vehicle or a smartphone-controlled robot.

Whippersnapper Runt Rover™: a multi-board robotics chassis

The Whippersnapper Runt Rover™ features multi-board mounts (snap-together) that are compatible with a variety of microcontrollers. You can easily transform your robot into a Raspberry Pi, Arduino or SparkFun robotics chassis, or replace these boards with a motor driver for controlling your robot accurately.

Technical specifications of the educational Whippersnapper Runt Rover

The kit includes:

• 4 x 64.8 mm press fit wheels
• 4 x 140 rpm pre-wired motors
• 1 bottom chassis plate
• 1 top chassis plate
• 2 side chassis plates
• 2 electronics snap-mounts
• 1 front hub plate
• 8 bolts, 8 nuts
• Requires (not included):
• 1 holder for 4 AA batteries
• 4 AA batteries
• Motor specifications:
• Suggested voltage: 4.5 Vdc
• No-load speed: 140 rpm
• No-load current: 190 mA
• Max. load current: 250 mA
• Torque: 800 gf/cm
• Total weight: 439 g

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