Display Bot

The base robot with a bright 2.42" 128x64 OLED, large enough to read the robot's numbers while standing over it.

Display Bot

Display Bot

Key Features

  • Lab: Display Distance
  • Lab: Display Face
  • Lab: Display Setup
  • Lab: Time of Flight Display Range Test

Key Benefits

  • Free, open lessons. The STEM Robots textbook has the kit page, wiring, and MicroPython code.
  • Ready-made curriculum. 4 additional lab pages walk students through the build step by step.
  • Instant feedback. Students see their code's results on lights or a display.
  • Real-world data. Students read sensors and turn measurements into decisions.
  • Budget. About $32 (base robot $19 plus a 2.42" OLED about $13).

Parts

Part (price)Role
Raspberry Pi Pico ($4)Microcontroller
SG90 Micro ServoMotor / actuator
SSD1306 128×64 OLEDDisplay
VL53L0X Time-of-Flight SensorSensor
WS2812B NeoPixelsLEDs
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: From the STEM Robots collection.
Source: STEM Robots