TOP 20 DIY ROBOT KITS AVAILABLE RIGHT
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Whether you're an advanced programmer or a complete beginner looking to get into
robotics, there are a number of brilliant kits to help get you started. From mini high-
‘speed sumo wrestling robots and Arduino robot kits programmable in C++ to Lego
robots and recycled tin can robots there are many kits available.
Before you dive into the overwhelming number of different robot kits available online
you first need to decide what you want; ask yourself a couple of questions:
+ Do you want to build the robot and learn more about electronics? Or just learn
‘mote about robotics and programming?
‘+ What is your current programming knowledge? Do you have experience with
Arduino, C++, Raspberry Pi's or Python?
+ What experience do you have? Have you used kits like this before? Or will this
be your first dive into robotics
{As there as so many different kits targeted at different people with different budgets, CONTENTS:
we're going to going to separate the robots into the top 10 Arduino robot kits and the Best Starter Robot Kits
top 10 starter robots. If you've got a litle bit of knowledge with Arduino and Best Arduino Robot Kits
farogtamming in C++ start here, otherwise read on to find out the best starter robots.
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STARTER ROBOT KITS
If this is your first time programming your own robot or you just want to investigate
‘something apart from Arduino robot kits, you're in the right place. There several starter
and STEM robotics kits available varying from Lego Mindstorms and Meccano Spiders
to Micro Bit powered buggy's that can be programmed in Python,
1. MAKEBLOCK ULTIMATE 2.0 10-IN-1 ROBOT KIT.
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Ultimate 2.0 is Makeblocks most advanced robot kit. With 10 different forms varying
from a robotic arm tank to a self-balancing robot, the Ultimate will meet al your needs
for different applications. With the option to program in a graphical editor, which has a
user experience similar to Seratch, or program the robot using Arduino or Python the
kit is suitable for all levels of ability.
2. ROBO BIT BUGGY
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Since its release in 2018, the BBC Micro:bit has become an increasingly popular
‘microcontroller. After every pupil in year 7 (or equivalent) was given one in 2016 its
popularity skyrocketed, Programmable in MicroPython and with Python being added to
the syllabus in school across the country the Micro:bit is one of the easiest board to
get to grips with
4tronix have released a buggy that allows you to take your Micro:bit, and Python
development skils, to the next level, Equipped with line following sensors, ultrasonic
distance sensors, 8 element LED bar and even an integrated pen holder you can
program this rabot to do a huge variety of things.
With an interesting but simple design, the Robot Bit Buggy helps engage students and