Adjustabot

A collision-avoidance robot that students "program" by turning knobs that set motor power (speed), the distance threshold for turning, and the turn time.

Kit photo coming soon

 

Key Features

  • Uses the 10K Potentiometer

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The STEM Robots textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Budget. About $21 (base robot $19, three potentiometers about $1, a distance sensor about $1).

Parts

Part (price)Role
10K PotentiometerInput knob
830-Point Breadboard ($1.10)Breadboard
Micro-USB Data Cable ($2.50)Power and programming cable

Microcontroller listed first. Prices shown only where known; see the source book for quantities, wiring, and current prices.

About this kit: It suits places without a lab of PCs.
Source: STEM Robots