{"product_id":"camjam-edukit-3-robotics","title":"CamJam EduKit #3 - Robotics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third in the series is here! The CamJam EduKit #3 is focused on robotics and contains (almost) everything you need to create your very own Raspberry Pi-powered robot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCamJam EduKits are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyour way into the world of building electronic circuits and programming the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Python!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll you need to add is your own chassis (use the box!), Raspberry Pi (any Model B or Zero with a pin header) \u0026amp; 4x AA batteries! Then follow the worksheets to make your own motorized buggy. Add the included sensors and you will soon be detecting objects in front of your robot and following line courses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two more kits in the EduKit family - click here to view them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot compatible with the Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in the kit are the following components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA custom-designed, pre-soldered motor controller board (with screw terminals)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTwo DC motors (with wires pre-soldered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTwo custom red wheels (which go extra fast… because they’re red!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA ball castor (used as the ‘third wheel’ to your robot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA small breadboard (to create your circuits)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTwo pieces of strong 3M padded double-sided tape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA battery box for 4x AA batteries \u003cstrong\u003e(batteries not included)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAn ultrasonic distance sensor (for detecting objects in front of your robot)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA line follower sensor (for detecting and following black lines)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eResistors and jumper cables with which to complete your circuits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eA strong cardboard box to keep it all in… or to cut into to make your chassis!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: If the wheels feel a bit tight when fitting to the motors, use a screwdriver or pen to open up the wheel hole a little, or add a tiny dab of washing up liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorksheets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe kit is accompanied by a set of \u003c\/span\u003edownloadable worksheets\u003cspan\u003e that will take you through a series of exercises to show you how to build your robot!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are also two LEDs on the board, attached to GPIO15 (red) and GPIO14 (green), easily controlled with the GPIO Zero LED function. These do not light up by default (although you may see the red LED light up dimly on boot due to the pin used).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou can use the Edukit and worksheets with all Raspberry Pi boards from the Pi 5 to Pi Zero (\u003cstrong\u003eexcept the Raspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommunity Hacks \u0026amp; Features!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot a 3D printer? 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