1.Introduction
What is Max:Bot?
Max:Bot is an entry-level mobile platform with the best-designed interfaces for 8+ years old kids to learn about robotics. It can perfectly work when connected to micro:bit. Besides, Max:Bot carries nearly all the fundamental capabilities of a robot, and comes with all-metal shiny enclosure which is easy to assemble.
Features
- Work well with micro:bit
- Set up quickly and easy to use
- Aluminum design, more solid and durable
- Available extension, to upgrade and connect to expansion boards, support more than 100 Gravity digital modules.
Specification
- Power Supply: AA Battery x 4
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Maximum Current: 500mA
- Micro USB Power Supply Voltage: 5V
- Working Temperature: 0-60 ℃
- Net Dimension：200×150×100mm/7.87×5.91×3.94"
- Package Dimension: 250×130×150mm/9.84×5.12×5.91"
- Weight: 1250g
- Programming Platform: Mindplus & makecode
Note: The MicroUSB port is reserved for charging lithium battery. However, lithium battery is not included in the package due to the shipping policy. Please contact tech-support for more information.
2. Max:Bot Kit Introduction
- 10+ electronic modules, including motors, speakers, line trackers, distance sensors, gesture sensor, etc. Extendable with 50+ DFRobot Boson modules.
- Well-designed aluminum structure, assemble the robot by your kid's own.
- Detailed and vivid course material that teaches kids how to use Max:Bot to play music, track line, avoid gap, sense distance, or even communicate with other Max:Bots.
- Based on micro:bit platform. Program Max:Bot with Scratch, MakeCode block editor, Python or JavaScript. Available from PC, Mac, IOS and Android devices.
Features
- Learn Robotics
- Create your kid's own invention
- Robotics Competition
Applications
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| Track Line | Chase Light |
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| Detect Collison | Remote Control |
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| Avoid Obstacle |
3. Video Demo
DIY Programmable Robot Kit: https://youtu.be/R6l9Jr7UW7U
Max bot, Kit de robot programable para niños: https://youtu.be/ilEU0zKr9_4
4. Documents
| Click to download the tutorial | 1.Maxbot tutorial-Japanese-V0.8(makacode).pdf 2.MaxBot_Tutorial_SpanishV1.pdf 3.MaxBot_Tutorial_English_MakeCode.pdf 4.MaxBot Tutorial-Mind+-EN-20190813.pdf |
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5. Product List
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| No. | Name | Pieces |
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| 1 | Wheel | 2 |
| 2 | Max:Bot Mainframe | 1 |
| 3 | Max:Bot Top Cover×1 Brass Stand (short)×4 Brass Stand (long)×2 |
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| 4 | RGB Light Strip | 2 |
| 5 | 2-Way Screw Driver | 1 |
| 6 | Cable (Long) | 4 |
| 7 | micro:bit | 1 |
| 8 | Speaker | 1 |
| 9 | Max:Bot Expansion Board | 1 |
| 10 | Double Sided Tape | 1 |
| 11 | Micro USB Cable | 1 |
| 12 | Ultrasonic Distance Sensor | 1 |
| 13 | DC Motor | 2 |
| 14 | Battery Case (AA x 4) | 1 |
| 15 | Cable (Short) | 4 |
| 16 | 3-Way Line Tracker | 1 |
| 17 | Collision sensor | 2 |
| 18 | Front Supporting Wheel | 1 |
| 19 | Hex Key×1 M3 Screws×25 |
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| 20 | Line Tracking Map | 1 |
FAQ
For any questions, advice or cool ideas to share, please visit the DFRobot Forum.