ELEGOO UNO R3 Smart Robot Car Kit V4 for Arduino Robotics for Kids Ages 8-12 12-16 STEM Science Kits Coding Gifts for 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Year Old Boys Girls Teens Cool Engineering Building Toys
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Description
ELEGOO Smart Robot Car: An educational STEM kit beginners (kids) to get hands-on experience about programming, electronics assembling and robotics knowledge. It is an integration solution for robotics learning and made for education. Complete Package: Contains 24 kinds of module parts including obstacle avoidance, line tracing module, infrared remote control and also you can control it via phone and tablets of Android and iOS system, etc. Easy to Assemble: All the module interface has been modified with XH2. 54 ports as to make it much easier and convenient to assemble the car and reduce the chances for errors. Refined Tutorial: HD rendering instructions on how to assemble the robot car from scratch and all the necessary programs and codes are included. Upgraded Package Design: More minimalism design and make it a perfect kit for your kids and friends. Note：(Applicable Age : 8+)To use Elegoo starter kits requires basic electronic knowledge. If the user has no experience, it would be better to have someone lead and teach them while studying. See more product details
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Product information Item details Brand Name ELEGOO Age Range Description Kid Educational Objective Robotics Knowledge, Programming Skills, Electronics Assembling, STEM Education Sub Brand Sonic the Hedgehog Set Name ELEGOO UNO R3 Smart Robot Car Kit V4 Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) 1200.0 Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) 144.0 Model Number US-EL-KIT-012 Manufacturer Part Number US-EL-KIT-012 Manufacturer ELEGOO Item Type Name STEM car Unit Count 1.0 Count Manufacturer Warranty Description Half year Best Sellers Rank #3,126 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #25 in Educational Science Kits ASIN B07KPZ8RSZ Customer Reviews 4.6 out of 5 stars Warranty & Support Feedback Additional details Theme Car Battery Description Lithium-Ion Is Assembly Required Yes Material Type Acrylic, Plastic Measurements Size 7 x 8 x 6 inches Item Dimensions 8 x 7 x 6 inches Item Weight 1.23 Kilograms
Customer reviews
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Elegoo Smart Robot Car. FIVE STARS!
An impressive work combining different solutions to real-world problems! The Smart Car has features like: Ultrasonic Range finder for collision avoidance and semi-autonomous navigation; Optical sensors for line following navigation; Bluetooth connection for remote control operation; and an Infrared Remote Control. All these modes of operations work flawlessly except the IR sensor. In my opinion, this is not Elegoo’s fault. However, the engineers at Elegoo could have evaluated the performance of the IR sensor and could have removed it from the kit as the Bluetooth function is enough for manual control. IR remote control operates in the infrared range just below the red end of the visible spectrum. It works in a line-of-sight that will easily be obstructed by nearby objects. It also suffers from interference from other IR devices in the vicinity. For these reasons, IR is not a good device for non-stationary devices. Likewise, the built-in IR works intermittently while the Smart Car is in motion. Elegoo has also provided a smartphone app for both Android and IOS platforms. You can also create your own “DIY Control” remote app, which I like it so much that you have the freedom to program the remote control that suits your need. Overall, I gave this Smart Car a five-star rating. It is a great kit for DIY projects and also for Smart Car base code development exercises. All you need is to assemble the kit, download the Arduino sketches from the Elegoo's website, and use the Elegoo App to control the Smart Car. Most importantly. Have fun with modifying the codes and eventually develop your own code. So far, I have modified the carSpeed and ultrasonic range to suit my interest. I have also added RGB status indicator light, and I have also added a second infrared sensor. Most of the Arduino GPIO pins are occupied but there are few open pins like A0, A1, A2, and A3. So, I have used A0-A2 for the RGB LED light and pin A3 for the second IR sensor. FYI, the built-in IR sensor is connected to PIN 12 so you can change it to A3 on the Arduino sketch and connect a new IR sensor to PIN A3. I am also working on adding a piezo speaker; however, the Smart Car is using both the timers of Arduino UNO and I need Timer2– for functions like tone(), notone(). So, I might probably change the Arduino UNO with Arduino MEGA and add more features to the Smart Car. In conclusion, the Elegoo Smart Car is an excellent engineering toy for all levels. Have fun and try to modify the codes and the hardware to match your own needs. FIVE STARS!
An impressive work combining different solutions to real-world problems! The Smart Car has features like: Ultrasonic Range finder for collision avoidance and semi-autonomous navigation; Optical sensors for line following navigation; Bluetooth connection for remote control operation; and an Infrared Remote Control. All these modes of operations work flawlessly except the IR sensor. In my opinion, this is not Elegoo’s fault. However, the engineers at Elegoo could have evaluated the performance of the IR sensor and could have removed it from the kit as the Bluetooth function is enough for manual control. IR remote control operates in the infrared range just below the red end of the visible spectrum. It works in a line-of-sight that will easily be obstructed by nearby objects. It also suffers from interference from other IR devices in the vicinity. For these reasons, IR is not a good device for non-stationary devices. Likewise, the built-in IR works intermittently while the Smart Car is in motion. Elegoo has also provided a smartphone app for both Android and IOS platforms. You can also create your own “DIY Control” remote app, which I like it so much that you have the freedom to program the remote control that suits your need. Overall, I gave this Smart Car a five-star rating. It is a great kit for DIY projects and also for Smart Car base code development exercises. All you need is to assemble the kit, download the Arduino sketches from the Elegoo's website, and use the Elegoo App to control the Smart Car. Most importantly. Have fun with modifying the codes and eventually develop your own code. So far, I have modified the carSpeed and ultrasonic range to suit my interest. I have also added RGB status indicator light, and I have also added a second infrared sensor. Most of the Arduino GPIO pins are occupied but there are few open pins like A0, A1, A2, and A3. So, I have used A0-A2 for the RGB LED light and pin A3 for the second IR sensor. FYI, the built-in IR sensor is connected to PIN 12 so you can change it to A3 on the Arduino sketch and connect a new IR sensor to PIN A3. I am also working on adding a piezo speaker; however, the Smart Car is using both the timers of Arduino UNO and I need Timer2– for functions like tone(), notone(). So, I might probably change the Arduino UNO with Arduino MEGA and add more features to the Smart Car. In conclusion, the Elegoo Smart Car is an excellent engineering toy for all levels. Have fun and try to modify the codes and the hardware to match your own needs. FIVE STARS!
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Great little robot
This is a great robot that works better than I had expected! It is fast and the FPV mode is a blast! There is a lot of potential with this little bot, the motors could support small payloads or additional modules without too much difficulty. The assembly was pretty easy aside from a few odd angles of illustrations in the manual that led to removing a few screws and making adjustments. There is a great slideshow of assembly I didn't find until after I had assembled it, you can find it in the sellers item description links. Also be sure to check out the links that have the app to control the robot, I made the mistake of listening to the manual and going to the Play store and downloaded another Elegoo app that controls the robot but isn't compatible with the camera. My only real complaint would be the angle of the camera mount, it is about 45 degrees above the horizontal plane of the robot (maybe less) and can make it a tiny bit difficult to see obstacles directly in front. This robot would be perfect if there was a vertical gimbal so you could have more control over the camera. I'm going to add that functionality later but that isn't a beginner friendly project. I'm impressed with the robot and would definitely recommend it to those looking for a project or a new toy. Since it is programmable there are limitless options to modify it to do a variety of tasks. So much potential for such a reasonable price point!
This is a great robot that works better than I had expected! It is fast and the FPV mode is a blast! There is a lot of potential with this little bot, the motors could support small payloads or additional modules without too much difficulty. The assembly was pretty easy aside from a few odd angles of illustrations in the manual that led to removing a few screws and making adjustments. There is a great slideshow of assembly I didn't find until after I had assembled it, you can find it in the sellers item description links. Also be sure to check out the links that have the app to control the robot, I made the mistake of listening to the manual and going to the Play store and downloaded another Elegoo app that controls the robot but isn't compatible with the camera. My only real complaint would be the angle of the camera mount, it is about 45 degrees above the horizontal plane of the robot (maybe less) and can make it a tiny bit difficult to see obstacles directly in front. This robot would be perfect if there was a vertical gimbal so you could have more control over the camera. I'm going to add that functionality later but that isn't a beginner friendly project. I'm impressed with the robot and would definitely recommend it to those looking for a project or a new toy. Since it is programmable there are limitless options to modify it to do a variety of tasks. So much potential for such a reasonable price point!
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Wonderful product as a STEM kit!!!
This Smart Robot was my introduction to Elegoo products and the experience has made me a diehard fan of Elegoo. I bought this for my 9 year old son as a gift for the holidays. This was my attempt to give him gifts would peak his interest enough to get him away from all the games and electric devices and this did the trick. At first when I first opened it I wondered if it was to much for him to assemble but boy was I worng. He enjoyed every moment of it and has not stopped using it. Its so much fun that everyone in the house is enjoying it. It was designed and packaged so well and the instuctions were very easy to follow. Love the care they took and the packaging was neat and well organized. In its default state its packed with features but the intro to Arduino IDE increases its value immensely making it possible to add more components, features and functionality. This has already paid for itself times over and its value for money is undeniable!!
This Smart Robot was my introduction to Elegoo products and the experience has made me a diehard fan of Elegoo. I bought this for my 9 year old son as a gift for the holidays. This was my attempt to give him gifts would peak his interest enough to get him away from all the games and electric devices and this did the trick. At first when I first opened it I wondered if it was to much for him to assemble but boy was I worng. He enjoyed every moment of it and has not stopped using it. Its so much fun that everyone in the house is enjoying it. It was designed and packaged so well and the instuctions were very easy to follow. Love the care they took and the packaging was neat and well organized. In its default state its packed with features but the intro to Arduino IDE increases its value immensely making it possible to add more components, features and functionality. This has already paid for itself times over and its value for money is undeniable!!
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Well designed and a great value
Great beginner kit with clear instructions. I thought parts were high quality for the price point. Would be even better if the instructions gave information about the components as you are installing them to educate the student as they build the car. IE: the line following component works by ... ... One area for improvement is the controls aren't perfect and the device is a bit challenging to control as a remote control, but since our goal was to understand the electeonic components this is five stars for us.
Great beginner kit with clear instructions. I thought parts were high quality for the price point. Would be even better if the instructions gave information about the components as you are installing them to educate the student as they build the car. IE: the line following component works by ... ... One area for improvement is the controls aren't perfect and the device is a bit challenging to control as a remote control, but since our goal was to understand the electeonic components this is five stars for us.
