Makeblock 90053 MBot V1.1 Blue Bluetooth Enabled STEM Robot Kit

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Makeblock m Bot Arduino Compatible STEM Robot Kits with Bluetooth or 2.4 G Hz
- Makeblock 90053, The m Bot with Bluetooth from Makeblock is the perfect introduction to robotics for STEM or personal use. It is based around the m Core programmable module with Arduino UNO compatibility which brings with it excellent online educational & tutorial resources. The m Core has a wide range of programming options from novice to expert using free Open Source tools including m Block, a graphical Scratch-like programming tool, all the way up to C/C++ using the Arduino development tools. You will be able to use the kit's range of sensors including an ultrasonic range finder, LED line follower, & light sensor. It also has a buzzer & an RGB LED so your creation can flash & bleep messages to you. Finally, there's an infrared receiver & transmitter that you can use to control the bot using the remote control included in the kit (requires 1 x CR2025 coin cell, not supplied). The infrared can even be used to talk between m Bots if you are feeling ambitious. To compliment the electronics, the m Bot kit contains all the parts you'll need to build your first bot, down to the last screw. The major parts are made from beautiful anodised aluminium giving your robot a professional, hi-tech look. Using the simple, step by step instructions & tools provided, the kit should be ready for programming in less than 20 minutes. Take it for a test drive without any programming by pairing it over Bluetooth to your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet using the m Bot app from the App Store or Google Play. Programming your new gadget is where the adventure really begins. Jump into programming using the free m Block software on your Windows or Mac PC & the supplied USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Alternatively, use the Makeblock HD app on your iPad (v 3 or better) or Android tablet (v 4 or better) with a Bluetooth connection to read data from the sensors, drive the robot & write programs using m Block. When you start to feel more confident you can program the Arduino compatible m Core using the Arduino IDE in C/C++. iPad users can also try the m Blockly app which is similar to m Block but with a slightly different user interface. Choose the programming tool that best suits your abilities & preferences. New to m Block/ Scratch? m Block is a graphical programming system based on Scratch where you drag & drop functional blocks from a palette onto a work area to create a program. Each shape has a different function & they snap together in logical ways, some have slots to drop in other blocks. For example, a block might order the robot to run forward at speed 50 where the direction & speed are chosen from simple drop down menus. This drag & drop interface allows quite young children to get creative with the m Bot yet is capable of programming complex behaviours. Supplied with a printed instruction sheet, printed line-follower track, the m Bot Arduino compatible controller, 2 x DC motors, Bluetooth module, Me Line Follower module & cable, Me Ultrasonic sensor, chassis, wheels & all screws, screwdriver, USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, battery holder (requires 4 x AA batteries, not supplied) & an infrared remote control (requires 1 x CR2025 coin cell, not supplied). The 2mm thick aluminium chassis is attractive & strong, but better still it is compatible with Lego Technic parts. Whether you have one m Bot or an army there's plenty of opportunities to problem solve & learn new skills. Makeblock 90053 m Bot V1.1 Blue Bluetooth Enabled STEM Robot Kit