Discontinued Items

OUT OF PRODUCTION IR Beacon

OUT OF PRODUCTION IR Beacon

USB Cable A to Mini-B 3 ft. Retractable

This retractable USB cable can be extended up to a length of 3 feet, has a male, type-A connector on one end, and a male, mini-B connector on the other. The unused cable coils compactly around the central, spring-driven spool.

Sharp GP2D120XJ00F Analog Distance Sensor 4-30cm

The GP2D120 is the shortest-range Sharp analog distance sensor we carry, featuring a detection range of 1.5" to 12". The shorter range gives you higher resolution measurements, and the lower minimum detection distance makes this sensor great for detecting very close objects. The distance is indicated by an analog voltage, making this sensor very easy to use.

Note: We do not know when or if we will be able to get this part in stock again. Please consider our other optical distance sensors as alternatives.

67:1 Metal Gearmotor 20Dx45L mm

This 1.77" x 0.80" x 0.80" gearmotor is a high-quality motor with 67:1 metal gearbox that has the power to deliver both speed and torque. These units have a 0.276"-long, 4 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft.

Key specs at 6 V: 210 RPM and 250 mA free-run, 57 oz-in (4.1 kg-cm) and 3.3 A stall.

Power HD High-Torque Digital Servo DS8325HV

The 8325HV digital servo from Power HD is the ultimate high-performance servo: it features high-precision digital electronics, a coreless motor, and low-backlash titanium gears, all packed into a rugged aluminum-magnesium alloy case. It is just slightly bigger than a standard servo, yet it can deliver a incredible 430 oz-in of torque and travel 60° in only 0.118 s. The servo can be powered by up to 7.4 V.

Key specs at 7.4 V: 0.118 sec/60°, 430 oz-in (31 kg-cm), 80 g.

Aluminum Standoff 1.25" x 0.25" 4-40 M-F 4-Pack

These hexagonal male-female aluminum standoffs keep parts spaced 1.25" (32 mm) apart and are great for building a multi-level robot chassis. Both ends of these 0.25"-wide standoffs have 4-40 threads. This 4-pack of standoffs includes 4 aluminum nuts for securing the top of the standoff to your project.

Pololu Mini Metal Gearmotor Bracket Pair

These aluminum gearmotor brackets let you securely mount Pololu 24:1 and 100:1 mini metal gearmotors to your project. The brackets are sold in pairs, and each bracket includes two M2 screws for securing the motor to the bracket. Each bracket also features two mounting holes and six mounting slots for #2-size screws (not included), giving you a variety of mounting options.

25:1 Metal Gearmotor 20Dx42L mm LP

This 1.64" x 0.80" x 0.80" gearmotor is a high-quality, low-current motor with 25:1 metal gearbox. These units have a 0.276"-long, 4 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft.

Key specs at 6 V: 470 RPM and 60 mA free-run, 7 oz-in (0.5 kg-cm) and 0.58 A stall.

25:1 Metal Gearmotor 20Dx44L mm

This 1.71" x 0.80" x 0.80" gearmotor is a high-quality motor with 25:1 metal gearbox that has the power to deliver both speed and torque. These units have a 0.276"-long, 4 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft.

Key specs at 6 V: 500 RPM and 250 mA free-run, 20 oz-in (1.5 kg-cm) and 3.3 A stall.

Power HD Micro Servo HD-1900A (Blue)

This version of the HD-1900A analog servo from Power HD (with a translucent-blue case) has been discontinued and replaced by a new version with a solid black case. The new version has slightly different specifications.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.10 sec/60°, 28 oz-in (2.0 kg-cm), 9.0 g.

Power HD Servo HD-2360A

Note: This servo has been replaced by the newer, higher-performance 3001HB from Power HD.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.16 sec/60°, 48 oz-in (3.5 kg-cm), 36 g.

Power HD Servo HD-2400A

This servo has been replaced by the newer, higher-performance 6001HB from Power HD.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.17 sec/60°, 90 oz-in (6.5 kg-cm), 40 g.

Power HD High-Torque Servo HD-2550A

This servo has been replaced by the newer, higher-performance 1501MG from Power HD.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.20 sec/60°, 166 oz-in (12 kg-cm), 55 g.

Power HD High-Speed Digital Servo DS120M

The DS120M digital servo from Power HD, a high-quality servo with digital control electronics for increased performance, is one of the fastest standard-size servos we carry, and it has plenty of torque, too. The output shaft is supported by two ball bearings, and all of the gears are metal for increased durability. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.11 sec/60°, 178 oz-in (12.8 kg-cm), 56 g.

High-Torque Servo with Metal Gears (Generic)

This standard-size generic servo can deliver quite a bit of torque using a geartrain comprised entirely of metal gears. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.16 sec/60°, 140 oz-in (10.2 kg-cm), 56 g (2.0 oz).

Clearance: This product is on clearance and will be discontinued when stock runs out. We recommend the Power HD High-Torque Servo 1501MG as a replacement.

RP5 Tracked Chassis Yellow

This durable tracked chassis is a complete robot base for your tank-like robot. With a battery holder, two DC motors, and two independent geared drive trains included, this chassis is just a robot controller and some sensors away from a complete robot. This chassis is yellow.

RP5 Tracked Chassis Gray

This durable tracked chassis is a complete robot base for your tank-like robot. With a battery holder, two DC motors, and two independent geared drive trains included, this chassis is just a robot controller and some sensors away from a complete robot. This chassis is gray.

Tamiya 70068 Wall-Hugging Mouse Kit

Tamiya’s wall-hugging mouse is a fun and easy-to-build kit that’s great for new robot enthusiasts, and it can serve as a unique, hackable robot chassis for more advanced users. The mouse has no digital electronics, and a simple wire bumper along its side directs current to one of two motors to keep the mouse moving along the wall. The mouse features a thin plastic shell and runs on one C battery.

Note: This product has been replaced by the Tamiya 70198 Wall-Hugging Mouse.

iBOTZ MR-1001 Soundtracker

Please consider one of our other robot kits as an alternative.

iBOTZ MR-1002 Antoid

The iBOTZ Antoid is a unique, beginner-level robot kit that features one of the most basic functions found in autonomous robots: obstacle detection. Powered by two DC motors, the Antoid walks on six legs and avoids bumping into objects by detecting them with an infrared sensor. The robot walks forward until it detects an obstacle, at which point it backs up and turns before resuming its forward gait.

iBOTZ MR-1004 Hydrazoid

Please consider one of our other robot kits.

iBOTZ MR-1005 Tribotz

Please consider one of our other robot kits as an alternative.

Joinmax Digital Elbow Joint Kit #2

The elbow joint kit allows multiple servos to be connected to each other, making it easy to create snake-like robots or appendages with multiple degrees of freedom.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 3.6 V, 350 mAh, 3x1 2/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 3.6 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains three cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 4.8 V, 350 mAh, 4x1 2/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 4.8 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains four cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 350 mAh, 5x1 2/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains five cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 350 mAh, 3+2 2/3-AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains five cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 7.2 V, 350 mAh, 3x2 2/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 7.2 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains six cells in two rows.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 8.4 V, 350 mAh, 4+3 2/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 8.4 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 350 mAh. The pack contains seven cells in two rows.

Joinmax Digital Shoulder Joint Kit #1

With this shoulder joint set, you can easily make complicated assemblies such as the legs on the Joinmax Digital robotic dog. One set contains the parts for two joints: a two-degree-of-freedom shoulder, and a knee or elbow with one degree of freedom.

Joinmax Digital Gripper Kit with Servo

This robotic gripper kit is the same gripper that is used in the Joinmax Digital Hexapod Monster and Robot Arm. The kit includes five plastic pieces, a servo, and two pairs of nuts and bolts to hold everything together.

Joinmax Digital Servo

This servo made by Joinmax Digital is the same one used in the Joinmax Digital robotics kits such as the Hexapod Monster. The unique arm on the output shaft allows for mounting options not available with traditional servos. Note that this is an analog servo, not a digital one.

Joinmax Digital Robot Dog

This robotic dog kit includes all of the components you need to build your own robot dog. In total, this robot has 15 degrees of freedom: the three degrees of freedom in each leg allow you to create life-like gaits, the tail has one degree of freedom for ample wagging, and the neck can rotate and nod up and down to really bring the robot to life.

Joinmax Digital Quadruped

This excellent quadruped robot kit includes all of the components you need to build your own four-legged, walking robot. Each leg has two degrees of freedom provided by a lifting servo and a forward/backward rotating servo. Eight servos provide enough degrees of freedom for you to explore various four-legged walking gaits and motions; make it scamper across the floor, turn in circles, or do a victory dance.

Joinmax Digital Smart Arm

This robotic arm kit includes all of the components you need to build your own robot arm. Seven servos provide six degrees of freedom, allowing you to explore countless robotic arm movements. The arm has a swiveling base, shoulder with two lifting servos, elbow, wrist, rotating gripper, and pincers that open and close.

Joinmax Digital Hexapod Monster

This excellent kit from Joinmax Digital includes all of the components you need to create a six-legged, walking robot. Each of the six legs has two degrees of freedom provided by a lifting servo and a forward/backward rotating servo. In addition to the twelve actuators for the legs, there are three more servos for a swiveling gripper and even a tail, bringing the total number of servos in this kit to fifteen!

Pololu Dual Serial Motor Controller (kit)

The dual serial motor controller allows any microcontroller or computer with a serial port (external RS-232 level converter required) to drive two bidirectional DC motors with full 7-bit speed-control. Multiple motor controllers can be controlled with a single serial line, and they are compatible with our other serial motor controllers and serial servo controllers. This unit is available assembled as well.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 3.6 V, 700 mAh, 3x1 AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 3.6 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains three cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 4.8 V, 700 mAh, 4x1 AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 4.8 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains four cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 700 mAh, 5x1 AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains five cells in a single row and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Note: This battery pack has been replaced by a 900 mAh version with a JR connector.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 700 mAh, 3+2 AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains five cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 7.2 V, 700 mAh, 3x2 AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 7.2 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains six cells in two rows.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 8.4 V, 700 mAh, 4+3 AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 8.4 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 700 mAh. The pack contains seven cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Note: This battery pack has been replaced by a 900 mAh version with a JR connector.

Tamiya 58280 TXT-1 (4x4x4)

The TXT-1 is designed like a full-size monster truck with an aluminum ladder frame and multi-link suspension. Solid axles with a cantilever system allows for massive suspension articulation. This kit includes hardware and a second servo saver for four wheel steering. The servos are located next to the axles for direct steering. The kit requires a 2 or 3 channel radio and can operate on a 7.2V or 8.4V battery.

Orangutan robot controller mega8

Orangutan robot controller mega8. This product has been replaced by the Orangutan robot controller mega168.

Snap-action switch SPDT 3-in lever

This single-pole, double-throw (SPDT) snap-action switch has a long, three-inch lever that can be bent or cut to suit your needs. Long-lever switches make great bumper switches for simple robots.

1.75" x 0.125" GM6,7 Wheel Pair Red

These 1.75" acrylic wheels are made for the Solarbotics GM6 and GM7 gearbox output shafts. The wheels are sold in pairs and come with black O-rings for tires.

1.75" x 0.125" GM6,7 Wheel Pair Blue

These 1.75" acrylic wheels are made for the Solarbotics GM6 and GM7 gearbox output shafts. The wheels are sold in pairs and come with black O-rings for tires.

30-A motor driver board

OUT OF PRODUCTION 30-A motor driver board

A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier

This product has been replaced by the A4988 stepper motor driver carrier.

A4983 Stepper Motor Driver Carrier with Voltage Regulators

This product has been replaced by the A4988 stepper motor driver carrier with voltage regulators.

Baby Orangutan robot controller mega48

This product has been replaced by the Baby Orangutan B-328.

Baby Orangutan robot controller mega168

This product has been replaced by the Baby Orangutan B-328.

Orangutan Robot Controller mega168

This product has been replaced by the Orangutan SV-328.

1.25" Standoff set (8 pieces)

1.25" Standoff set (8 pieces)

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 3.6 V, 150 mAh, 3x1 1/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 3.6 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains three cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 4.8 V, 150 mAh, 4x1 1/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 4.8 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains four cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 150 mAh, 5x1 1/3-AAA Cells

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains five cells in a single row.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 6.0 V, 150 mAh, 3+2 1/3-AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 6.0 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains five cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 7.2 V, 150 mAh, 3x2 1/3-AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 7.2 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains six cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack: 8.4 V, 150 mAh, 4+3 1/3-AAA Cells, XH Connector

This is a rechargeable 8.4 V NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 150 mAh. The pack contains seven cells in two rows and a 3" lead terminated by an XH-style connector.

Pololu serial 8-servo controller kit

The Pololu serial 8-servo controller allows you to control up to eight RC servos with almost any robot controller or computer. Connect multiple units to the same serial line to control up to 128 servos independently. Note: this version has been replaced by the Pololu serial 8-servo partial kit.

Elenco 21-883 Hexapod Monster

The hexapod monster is a six-legged robot that walks forward until it detects an obstacle, in which case it backs up and turns before resuming its forward motion. There is a separate gearbox for each side of the robot, allowing for differential control of the robot’s motion. Obstacle detection is performed through an infrared sensor at the front of the robot.

Elenco LP-535K Logic Probe Kit

This digital logic probe in kit form provides convenient and precise measurement of logic circuit signals. It displays logic levels (high or low), pulses and voltage transients down to 10 nanoseconds and a maximum input of 50 MHz. It has a large PC board and detailed manual for fast construction. The LP-535K Logic Probe kit will teach you how to solder and leave you with a very useful tool.

OWI-9870 Jungle Robot

Please consider one of our other robot kits.

OWI-9910 Weasel

The OWI Weasel Robot is a great beginner-level robot kit that teaches you about two of the most basic robotic actions: wall hugging and line following.

OWI MV-979 Moon Walker II

When assembled, the Moon Walker II uses a phototransistor to sense changes in light (such as turning on a lamp) and a condenser microphone to sense changes in sound (such as clapping). It converts those stimuli into electronic signals to power a motor, and walks forward for a preset time. The sensors can be adjusted for different sensitivity levels.

Elenco M-1007K Multimeter Kit

This product has been replaced by the Elenco M-1008K Multimeter kit.

Elenco AK-900 Electronic Keyboard Kit

Build your own little digital keyboard that spans three octaves and has eight voices.

OWI 007 Robotic Arm Trainer

The OWI Robotic Arm Trainer is a good introductory kit, requiring only a screwdriver to assemble. The kit is complete with five pre-assembled gearboxes and a wired controller that allow you to control the opening and closing of the gripper, rotation of the wrist, movement of the elbow and shoulder, and rotation of the arm on its base. The completed arm can lift up to approximately 4.6 ounces (130 grams).

Blue LED (pair) T1 3/4 4000 mcd

These brilliant blue LEDS are a great addition to any robotics or electronics project.

White LED (pair) T1 3/4 5000 mcd

These super-bright, white LEDS are a great addition to any robotics or electronics project.

2" x 0.125" GM6,7 Wheel Pair Red

These 2" acrylic wheels are made for the Solarbotics GM6 and GM7 gearbox output shafts. The wheels are sold in pairs and come with black O-rings for tires.

2" x 0.125" GM6,7 Wheel Pair Blue

These 2" acrylic wheels are made for the Solarbotics GM6 and GM7 gearbox output shafts. The wheels are sold in pairs and come with black O-rings for tires.

Pololu Dual Serial Motor Controller (assembled)

The dual serial motor controller allows any microcontroller or computer with a serial port (external RS-232 level converter required) to drive two bidirectional DC motors with full 7-bit speed-control. Multiple motor controllers can be controlled with a single serial line, and they are compatible with our other serial motor controllers and serial servo controllers. This unit is available as a kit as well.

Atmel ATTINY26 Prototyping PCB (Bare Board)

This bare printed circuit board is great for implementing your next Atmel ATtiny26 microcontroller project. If you want to assemble everything, including surface-mount components, yourself, this PCB is for you (for those not so handy with a soldering iron, a partially-assembled board is available).

Atmel ATTINY26 Prototyping PCB (Assembled)

This printed circuit board is perfect for quickly getting your next Atmel ATtiny26 microcontroller project running. An ATtiny26 is already installed to reduce the time you spend on the grunt work and increase the time available for designing your custom project (the bare PCB is also available).

Pololu 3A Motor Controller with Feedback

This product has been replaced by the Jrk 21v3 USB Motor Controller with Feedback.

Pololu Micro Dual Serial Motor Controller (No Manual)

This product has been replaced by the Qik 2s9v1 Dual Serial Motor Controller.

Pololu Micro Dual Serial Motor Controller w/Manual

This product has been replaced by the Qik 2s9v1 Dual Serial Motor Controller.

GWS S666N 2BB MG Giant Servo

For projects that require brute strength, look no further than the GWS S666N 2BB MG giant-scale servo. This servo will deliver eight times the torque of a standard servo, has two ball bearings, and has metal gears to handle those extra-tough loads.

Solarbotics RM3 (Replacement Motor for GM2/3/8/9, Regular Motor 3)

Please consider our 6V, 130-size brushed DC motor as an alternative.

Pololu Dual VNH2 Motor Driver + Tamiya 72101 Gearmotor Sponge Tire

Order the Tamiya 72101 gear head motor and sponge tire set with a dual VNH2SP30 motor driver and save!

Pololu Dual VNH2 Motor Driver + Tamiya 72102 Gearmotor Spike Tire

Order the Tamiya 72102 gear head motor and 130-mm pin spike tire set with a dual VNH2SP30 motor driver and save!

Solarbotics GM10 1" Wheel Red

Please consider our black GM10 wheel as an alternative.

Solarbotics GM10 1" Wheel Blue

Please consider our black GM10 wheel as an alternative.

Solarbotics GM10 1" Wheel White

Please consider our black GM10 wheel as an alternative.

Surplus Hitec HS-5475HB Servo no Electronics

These are Hitec HS-5475HB servos with the electronics removed. These units can easily be converted to continuous-rotation gearmotors by clippling off the rotation limitation nub on the output gear. The output shaft is supported by two ball bearings, and the geartrain uses four heavy-duty Karbonite gears.

MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier

This little board is an easy way to use Freescale’s MC33887 DC motor driver. Thanks to a 5-28 V operating range, current output up to 5 A (2.5 A continuous), and extra features such as current sensing and over-current protection, the 33887 is an excellent general-purpose motor driver.

Discontinuation Notice: This board has been replaced by the more capable MC33926 motor driver carrier.

Dual MC33887 Motor Driver Carrier

If you are looking to drive two DC motors running from 5-28 V and drawing up to 5 A (2.5 continuous), this compact dual carrier of Freescale’s MC33887 motor driver is just what you need. Extra features such as current sensing and over-current protection make the 33887 an excellent general-purpose motor driver.

Discontinuation Notice: This board has been replaced by the more capable dual MC33926 motor driver carrier.

Tamiya 72101 Gear Head Motor + Sponge Tire Set

The Tamiya 72101 gear head motor and 64-mm sponge tire set is part of Tamiya’s new line of products designed specifically for robots. The 380-size brushed DC motors are substantially larger than the 130- and 260-size motors found in the smaller Tamiya gearbox kits, making this drive set capable of moving medium-sized robots weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.

Tamiya 72102 Gear Head Motor + Pin Spike Tire Set

The Tamiya 72102 gear head motor and 130-mm pin spike tire set is part of Tamiya’s new line of products designed specifically for robots. The 380-size brushed DC motors are substantially larger than the 130- and 260-size motors found in the smaller Tamiya gearbox kits, making this drive set capable of moving medium-sized robots weighing up to approximately 10 pounds.

Tamiya 70166 Sound Activated Walking Robot Kit

This set offers everything you need to build an exciting 2, 4, or 6-legged walking robot fitted with sound sensor! Simple design and easy-to-use parts make this set perfect for first-time robot builders. Constructing this robot is fun and educational as it helps you learn the basics of mechanical linkages used to make the legs work.

Tamiya 58321 Super Clod Buster Kit

The Tamiya 58321 Super Clod Buster is a great starting point for a medium-sized outdoor robot. The chassis uses one servo for steering and one for electronic speed control, making it controllable with a 2-channel RC receiver or just two microcontroller I/O lines.

Orangutan + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Orangutan and save!

Baby Orangutan mega48 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Baby Orangutan mega48 and save!

Baby Orangutan mega168 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Baby Orangutan mega168 and save!

Orangutan LV-168 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Orangutan LV-168 and save!

Baby Orangutan B-48 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Baby Orangutan B-48 and save!

Baby Orangutan B-168 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Baby Orangutan B-168 and save!

3pi Robot + USB Programmer + Cable Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your 3pi robot and save! A USB A to mini-B cable is included.

LISY300AL Single-Axis Gyro with ±300°/s Range

Suggested replacement: L3GD20 3-axis gyro

MMA7260QT 3-Axis Accelerometer ±1.5/2/4/6g

This product has been replaced by the MMA7361L 3-Axis Accelerometer.

tinyCylon Electronics Kit

This Battlestar-Galactica-inspired electronics kit from Dale Wheat makes a great beginner’s introduction to soldering. Once complete, the five included red LEDs will illuminate in a multitude of fun sequences.

8x2 Character LCD - Silver Bezel (Parallel Interface)

This LCD has been replaced by a version with a black bezel.

Bodhilabs VPack5.0V 2-AA Battery Holder w/ 5V Regulator

Please consider our 5V boost regulator NCP1402 and 2-AA battery holder as alternatives.

Bodhilabs VPack5.0V 1-AA Battery Holder w/ 5V Regulator

Please consider our 5V boost regulator NCP1402 as an alternative.

Bodhilabs VPack5.0V 2-AAA Battery Holder w/ 5V Regulator

Please consider our 5V boost regulator NCP1402 and 2-AAA battery holder as alternatives.

Bodhilabs VPack Boost Regulator - Square

Please consider our 5V boost regulator NCP1402 or adjustable boost regulator 2.5-9.5V as an alternative.

Servo Extension Cable 12" Male - Female

This 12-inch (300-mm), flat cable can be used to extend the leads of many common RC hobby servos. It has 22-AWG wires terminated on one end by a “JR”-style male connector and on the other by a “JR”-style female connector.

Note: This servo cable has been replaced by a new version that has male and female ends that are compatible with both Futaba and JR connectors. The new cable can be used as a drop-in replacement for this cable.

Servo Extension Cable 24" Male - Female

Please consider our Servo Extension Cable as alternative.

Bodhilabs VPack Boost Regulator - Rectangular

Please consider our 5V boost regulator NCP1402 or adjustable boost regulator 2.5-9.5V as an alternative.

Bodhilabs VPack3.3V 1-AA Battery Holder w/ 3.3V Regulator

Please consider our adjustable boost regulator 2.5-9.5V as an alternative.

Bodhilabs VPack3.3V 1-AAA Battery Holder w/ 3.3V Regulator

Please consider our adjustable boost regulator 2.5-9.5V as an alternative.

Terminal Block 2-Pin 5mm Pitch

These are low cost, screw-style terminal blocks with 5.0 mm pitch. Each unit has two terminals; units slide together to make longer strips. 300 VAC/15 A rating.

Note: This product has been replaced by compatible versions from another supplier. The replacements ship in packs of four.

L298N Dual Full-Bridge Motor Driver

Suggested replacements: DRV8833 dual motor driver carrier or DRV8835 dual motor driver carrier

BCM 60:1 Gear Motor Offset Output

This 60:1 gearmotor (gearbox with motor) is a low-cost way to drive small- to medium-sized robots. It is similar to the Solarbotics offset-output gear motors, but it draws more current and has a much higher RPM.

BCM 120:1 Gear Motor Offset Output

This 120:1 gearmotor (gearbox with motor) is a low-cost way to drive small- to medium-sized robots. It is similar to the Solarbotics offset-output gear motors, but it draws more current and has a higher RPM.

BCM Servo

This servo is a generic version of the Joinmax Digital servo and is the same one used in the BCM Gripper. The unique arm on the output shaft allows for mounting options not available with traditional servos. The rotation range is 10° to 170° and the servo can operate from 4.5 to 6 V.

BCM Gripper with Servo

This generic version of the Joinmax digital gripper kit comes fully assembled and is a great way to allow your robot to manipulate objects in its environment.

BCM Wheel

This basic wheel has a rubber tire measuring 2.36" (60 mm) in diameter and is designed to fit our 60:1 and 120:1 BCM gear motors.

100:1 Mini Metal Gearmotor

This brushed DC metal gearmotor is a compact (1.26" x 0.63" x 0.63") motor with an enclosed 100:1 metal gearbox. These units have a 0.275"-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft.

Key specs at 6 V: 140 RPM and 90 mA free-run, 15 oz-in (1.0 kg-cm) and 0.8 A stall.

24:1 Mini Metal Gearmotor

This brushed DC metal gearmotor is a compact (1.26" x 0.63" x 0.63") motor with an enclosed 24:1 metal gearbox. These units have a 0.275"-long, 3 mm-diameter D-shaped output shaft.

Key specs at 6 V: 410 RPM and 70 mA free-run, 4 oz-in (0.3 kg-cm) and 0.42 A stall.

Baby Orangutan B-328 + USB Programmer Combo

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Orangutan SV-168 Robot Controller

Want to build a small robot that doesn’t look like a PCB on wheels? The Orangutan is small enough for integrating into a small robot, rather than being the small robot. With a powerful Atmel mega168 AVR microcontroller, motor drivers, buttons, display, and buzzer, all you need to add is your own chassis, sensors, software,… you know, the fun stuff!

Orangutan SV-168 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Orangutan SV-168 and save!

Orangutan SV-328 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an Orangutan USB programmer with your Orangutan SV-328 and save!

Elabguy LED-Rainbow-V1B 12-LED Rainbow Bar

This tiny LED bar features 12 bright LEDs spanning the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, yellow-green, green, blue, violet, pink, warm white, and white). Each LED is controlled by a separate transistor and has its own appropriate current-limiting resistor, so only simple (and low power) high and low digital signals are required to turn each LED on and off. Bring your project to life with this colorful LED bar!

ShiftBrite

These ShiftBrites have been replaced by the ShiftBrite V2.0.

Headerless ShiftBrite

These ShiftBrites have been replaced by the Headerless ShiftBrite V2.0.

LSM303DLH 3D Compass and Accelerometer Carrier with Voltage Regulators

This board has been replaced by the LSM303DLHC 3D compass and accelerometer carrier.

CHR-6dm Attitude and Heading Reference System

This product has been replaced by the CH Robotics UM6-LT Orientation Sensor.

CHR-6d IMU Development Kit

The CHR-6d IMU Development Kit makes it easy to connect the CHR-6d IMU (sold separately) to a PC via an RS-232 serial port, visualize data in real-time, and configure IMU settings. The Development Kit also makes it easy to do custom firmware development for more advanced users.

Note: This product does not work with the CHR-6dm AHRS or the CHR-UM6 orientation sensor.

CHR-6d Inertial Measurement Unit

This product has been replaced by the CH Robotics UM6-LT Orientation Sensor.

MinIMU-9 Gyro, Accelerometer, and Compass (L3G4200D and LSM303DLH Carrier)

This board has been replaced by the MinIMU-9 v2.

MinIMU-9 Gyro, Accelerometer, and Compass (L3G4200D and LSM303DLM Carrier)

This board has been replaced by the MinIMU-9 v2.

LPR510AL Dual-Axis (Pitch and Roll or XY) Gyro with ±100°/s and ±400°/s Ranges

Suggested replacement: L3GD20 3-axis gyro

LPY510AL Dual-Axis (Pitch and Yaw or XZ) Gyro with ±100°/s and ±400°/s Ranges

Suggested replacement: L3GD20 3-axis gyro

Free Elektor magazine July/August 2009

Elektor magazine’s first USA Summer Circuits issue is no longer available.

Free Elektor magazine July/August 2010

Elektor magazine’s USA Special Projects Edition is no longer available.

Free Elektor magazine December 2010

We no longer have this issue in stock.

Baby Orangutan B-48 + USB Programmer Combo

The Baby Orangutan B-48 is now only available by high-volume, special order. This product has been replaced by the Baby Orangutan B-328 + programmer combo.

Orangutan LV-168 + USB Programmer Combo

Buy an USB AVR programmer with your Orangutan LV-168 and save! A USB A to mini-B cable is included.

RoboClaw 2x5A

This controller has been replaced with the newer second revision, the RoboClaw 2×5A (v2).

RoboClaw 2x15A

This controller has been replaced with the newer second revision, the RoboClaw 2×15A (v2).

RoboClaw 2x30A

This controller has been replaced with the newer second revision, the RoboClaw 2×30A (v2).

Dagu Wild Thumper Wheel 120x60mm Pair with 4mm Shaft Adapters - Gold

This color has been discontinued, but metallic red and chrome versions are still available.

Dagu Wild Thumper Wheel 120x60mm and 4mm Shaft Adapter - Metallic Red

This wheel is now only available in pairs (and the color is lighter, somewhere between metallic orange and gold).

Dagu Wild Thumper Wheel 120x60mm and 4mm Shaft Adapter - Chrome

This wheel is now only available in pairs.

Parallax Scribbler Robot #28136

The Scribbler Robot comes fully assembled and pre-programmed with eight demo modes including line-following and light-seeking. Place a marker in its pen port so it draws as it drives. Software for programming the Scribbler comes with the included CD.

Wall-Adapter Power Supply - 9VDC 300mA

This adapter has been replaced by the Wall Power Adapter: 9VDC, 1A, 5.5×2.1mm Barrel Jack, Center-Positive.

Arduino Uno SMD Edition

This Arduino has been replaced by the Arduino Uno R3.

Arduino Uno DIP Edition

This Arduino has been replaced by the Arduino Uno R3.

ISD1932 Voice Recorder Carrier

This breakout board from Sparkfun is a carrier for the ISD1932 multiple-message record/playback IC. It can record up to 64 seconds of voice messages with two different recording trigger modes. The chip has a flexible supply voltage of 2.4 to 5 VDC and breaks out all of the ISD1932’s pins to 0.1"-spaced headers.

MEMS Microphone Breakout Board

Ready to add sound detection to your next project? This small breakout board from SparkFun couples a tiny microelectromechanical system (MEMS) microphone with a 100x gain external amplifying circuit, converting sound into analog voltage signals that can be measured by a microcontroller’s analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The unit comes fully assembled as shown and works from 1.5 to 3.6 V.

Arduino Duemilanove Starter Kit

This product has been replaced by the Arduino Uno Starter Kit.

Variable-Temperature Soldering Station 70 W Digital

This variable-temperature soldering station features a digital temperature control and display adjustable from 200-480°C (392-896°F). The station’s 70W capacity enables the soldering iron to work with both leaded and lead-free solder. The station is ESD-safe and has an optional 30-minute auto sleep mode when the station is idle.

Hot Air Rework Station with Soldering Iron HR906

This combined hot air and soldering iron station is great for doing surface-mount (SMT) soldering and rework. The hot air gun melts solder connections on multi-pin integrated circuits and the fine-tip iron solders fine-pitch parts. The station features independent control of hot air flow rate, air temperature, and iron temperature.

Hex Driver Set 3-Piece

This 3-piece hex driver set has sockets for 3/16", 1/4", and 5/16" hex nuts or bolts.

Arduino Duemilanove

This Arduino has been replaced by the Arduino Uno R3.

USB Weather Board

This product has been replaced by the USB Weather Board V3.

SCP1000 Absolute Pressure Sensor Carrier

Suggested replacement: BMP085 Barometric Pressure Sensor Breakout Board

Wall-Adapter Power Supply - 5VDC 1A

This switching power adapter supplies up to 1 A at a regulated 5 VDC. The AC adapter works with input voltages of 100 – 240 VAC and has a 4.5-foot cord that is terminated by a center-positive 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector.

Note: This product has been replaced by the Wall Power Adapter: 5VDC, 1A, 5.5×2.1mm Barrel Jack, Center-Positive.

Wall-Adapter Power Supply - 9VDC 650mA

This switching power adapter supplies up to 650 mA at a regulated 9 VDC. The AC adapter works with input voltages of 100 – 240 VAC and has a 4.5-foot cord that is terminated by a center-positive 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector.

Note: This product has been replaced by the Wall Power Adapter: 9VDC, 1A, 5.5×2.1mm Barrel Jack, Center-Positive.

Wall-Adapter Power Supply - 12VDC 600mA

This switching power adapter supplies up to 600 mA at a regulated 12 VDC. The AC adapter works with input voltages of 100 – 240 VAC and has a 4.5-foot cord that is terminated by a center-positive 5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector.

Note: This product has been replaced by the Wall Power Adapter: 12VDC, 1A, 5.5×2.1mm Barrel Jack, Center-Positive.

Arduino Inventor's Kit

This product has been replaced by the SparkFun Inventor’s Kit for Arduino.

Maxbotix MaxSonar-UT Ultrasonic Transducer MB1100

The MaxSonar-UT is the ultrasonic transducer used in the MaxSonar family of sonar range finders. It has a sound pressure level (SPL) of 117 dB (0 dB = 0.2 nBar) and a sensitivity of -60 dB (0 dB = 1 V/μ bar).

Go Labs Mighty Motor EDU-3040

Please consider one of our other electronic kits.

Tamiya 89918 Double Gearbox Kit - Clear

This gearbox is now only available in gray.

Tamiya 89917 Single Gearbox Kit - Clear

The single gearbox is perfect if you like the gear ratio options of the 70168 double gearbox but need just one motor or added flexibility in positioning multiple output shafts. Available gear ratios are: 12.7:1, 38:1, 115:1, or 344:1.

Tamiya 89915 Twin-Motor Gearbox Kit - Clear

This gearbox is now only available in gray.

Narobo DroneCell

The Narobo DroneCell makes it easy to build wireless projects based on cellular telephone technology. When equipped with an active SIM card (not included), the DroneCell becomes a GSM/GPRS quad-band cell phone with a TTL serial interface, enabling remote control of your project anywhere there is cell phone reception (e.g. control your robot in Los Angeles from your laptop in New York City). It can communicate via text messages (short message service), via phone calls, and over the Internet. The header pins have 0.1" spacing, making this cellular module compatible with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1" perfboards.

Arduino Mega 2560

This Arduino has been replaced by the Arduino Mega 2560 R3.

Free Elektor magazine December 2011

Elektor magazine’s December 2011 issue is no longer available.

Free Elektor magazine July/August 2012

We no longer have this issue in stock.

Free Elektor magazine November 2012

We no longer have this issue in stock.

Baby Orangutan B-168 Robot Controller

This product has been replaced by the Baby Orangutan B-328.

Pololu 2011 T-Shirt - Medium

This shirt has been replaced by the 2012 version.

Pololu 2011 T-Shirt - Large

This shirt has been replaced by the 2012 version.

Pololu 2011 T-Shirt - Extra Large

This shirt has been replaced by the 2012 version.