Deal: Arduino Robotic Vehicle Kit

Boing Boing's Shop 4:00 am Wed Jun 24, 2015

Meet Cherokey 4WD, a versatile mobile platform compatible with most microcontrollers, and the heart and soul of your robotic vehicle. By assembling the included hardware and tuning the software, you will construct a rapid, rugged, outdoor-friendly truck controlled by an iOS app on your phone. Learn to install sensors on the robot to trigger specific movements and actions, and take your newfound Arduino expertise onto limitless future projects.

Enjoy high-quality micro-speed motors
Drive your truck on rough terrain w/ its durable & solid aluminum body
Expand upon the highly versatile modular design
Easily control w/ your iOS device
Write your own code to take advantage of its ultrasonic sensor, BLE-ready microcontroller, IR sensor & LEDs
Start your project immediately without the need for an additional motor driver or wireless shield
Use for educational purposes, robot competitions, home automation protyping or research projects

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