Learn real-world engineering skills with the friendly, capable, and peppy ActivityBot. It's a great option for first-time robot builders, as well as for high-school and college Introduction to Technology and Engineering courses. Step-by-step web tutorials take you through programming its multicore P8X32A Propeller chip in C, wiring circuits on a breadboard, and building sensor systems so your robot can navigate on its own. Following the checkmarks gets you to the fun fast, with optional links for added learning. The ActivityBot is ready for tinkering with off-the-shelf components, additional sensors, and upgrade kits. The Activity Board sports a mini audio jack and a socket for an optional XBee module (not included). Propeller ActivityBot Features - Easy to program in C on Windows, Mac or Linux with the SimpleIDE software and custom Simple Libraries
- Multicore Propeller control board makes it quick to integrate sensors, motors, and more
- High-speed servo motors with optical encoders provide fast, consistent maneuvering
- Breadboard and 3-pin headers let you experiment with common electronic parts — no soldering or proprietary connectors required
 - Component kit creates navigation systems that use touch, visible light, infrared light and ultrasonic sensors
- Built-in SD card slot and microSD card are ready for data logging and file storage
- Power requirements: 7.5V DC from five 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
- Communication: USB2.0 for programming and serial-port debugging
- Dimensions: 4 × 4.5 × 5.7 inches (10 × 14.4 × 11.5 cm) assembled, without sensors
- Operating temperature: 32 to 113 °F (0 to 45 °C)
Kit Contents - Propeller Activity Board (main board with CPU)
- Two High-Speed Continuous Rotation Servos
- PING))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor
- Small Robot Chassis
- ActivityBot Encoder Kit (IR sensors, screws, resistors, encoder cables, encoder brackets)
- Two ActivityBot Encoder Wheels with O-ring Tires
- 1" Tail Wheel Ball
- 5x AA Battery Holder
- Screwdriver
- Combination Wrench
- USB A to Mini-B Cable
- 2GB microSD Card
- Hardware pack with all the screws, nuts, and standoffs needed
- Electronics pack with passive components plus light, touch, and infrared sensors (see below)
 Electronics Pack Contents
- Six 1kΩ 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Four 10kΩ 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Two 2kΩ 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Two 2.2kΩ 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Fourteen 220Ω 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Four 470Ω 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Two 4.7kΩ 1/4W 5% Carbon Film Resistors
- Two 0.01µF 50V 5% Metal Film Radial Capacitors
- Two 0.1µF 100V 10% Mono Radial Capacitors
- Six Infrared T1 3/4 LEDs
- Two Red T1 3/4 LEDs
- Two 850NM T1 3/4 Phototransistors
- Six Infrared Receivers
- Six LED Standoffs
- Six LED Light Shields
- Two Tact Switches
- Two 3-Pin Single-Row Headers (long)
- Two Whisker Wires
- Two Bags of 3" Jumper Wires (10 per bag)
- One Piezo Speaker
Parallax ActivityBot Resources Note: In the options below, the ActivityBot Speaker Mount Kit fits the Portable Self-Powered Speaker. You will need the mount kit if you want to attach the speaker to your ActivityBot.
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