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This compact (0.6″×0.6″) switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 12 V from input voltages as low as 1.3 V and handles continuous input currents up to 3.5 A. (Note: minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V, but it operates down to 1.3 V after that.) The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.

This compact (0.6″×0.6″) switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 9 V from input voltages as low as 1.3 V and handles continuous input currents up to 3.5 A. (Note: minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V, but it operates down to 1.3 V after that.) The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.

This compact (0.6″×0.6″) switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 7.5 V from input voltages as low as 1.3 V and handles continuous input currents up to 4 A. (Note: minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V, but it operates down to 1.3 V after that.) The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.

This compact (0.6″×0.6″) switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 6 V from input voltages as low as 1.3 V and handles continuous input currents up to 4 A. (Note: minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V, but it operates down to 1.3 V after that.) The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.

This compact (0.6″×0.6″) switching step-up (or boost) voltage regulator efficiently generates 5 V from input voltages as low as 1.3 V and handles continuous input currents up to around 4 A. (Note: minimum start-up voltage is 2.7 V, but it operates down to 1.3 V after that.) The pins have a 0.1″ spacing, making this board compatible with standard solderless breadboards and perfboards.

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The Pololu Zumo 32U4 OLED robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. It includes two 50:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, a graphical OLED display, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, and a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and a USB cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

The Pololu Zumo 32U4 OLED robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. It includes two 75:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, a graphical OLED display, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, and a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and a USB cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

The Pololu Zumo 32U4 OLED robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. It includes two 100:1 HP micro metal gearmotors along with integrated dual motor drivers, a graphical OLED display, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors for detecting objects, and a full IMU for detecting impacts and tracking orientation. The low-profile robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. No soldering or assembly is required; just add 4 AA batteries and a USB cable and your Zumo is ready for programming.

The Pololu Zumo 32U4 OLED robot is a versatile tracked robot based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU, and this kit contains most of the parts you need to build one—all you need to add are a pair of micro metal gearmotors and four AA batteries. It includes integrated dual motor drivers, a graphical OLED display, quadrature encoders, line sensors, side and front proximity sensors, and a full IMU. The assembled robot is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. This product is a kit; assembly (including soldering) is required.

This is the main control board for the Zumo 32U4 OLED robot. It is included as part of the Zumo 32U4 OLED Robot Kit and built into the assembled versions of the Zumo 32U4 OLED Robots. Assorted through-hole components, magnetic encoder discs, and mounting hardware are included, but the optional OLED display is sold separately.

This version of the FS5106B standard servo from FEETECH is specially modified to provide access to the feedback potentiometer through a fourth (green) wire, allowing you to directly measure the position of the output. This extra information enables more complex robotics applications, such as determining when the servo has reached its target, detecting when the output is blocked, or implementing your own higher-level closed-loop position control.

Key specs at 6 V: 0.16 sec/60°, 83 oz-in (6 kg-cm), 42 g.

The RoboClaw Solo motor controllers from Basicmicro (formerly Ion Motion Control) can control a single brushed DC motor using USB serial, TTL serial, RC, or analog inputs. An integrated quadrature decoder makes it easy to create a closed-loop speed control system. It features an all-metal case and four screw terminals (two for power and two for the motor). This version can supply a continuous 300 A and operates up to 60 V.

This UL-listed “wall wart”-style switching power adapter supplies up to 2.5 A at a regulated 5.15 VDC. It is intended for use with 5V USB devices, and it has been specifically designed to supply slightly more than 5 V to help ensure that the device it is powering receives close to 5 V even when the current draw is high. The AC adapter works with input voltages of 100-240 VAC and has a 1.5 m (5 ft) DC power cord that is terminated by a USB micro-B connector.

This small NEMA 8-size hybrid bipolar stepping motor has a 1.8° step angle (200 steps/revolution). Each phase draws 800 mA at 4.3 V, allowing for a holding torque of 300 g-cm (4.2 oz-in). With a weight of 80 g, this is one of the smaller stepper motors we carry.

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These are surplus SM-S4303R standard-sized servos continuous rotation servos that we are able to offer at specially discounted pricing. They are functionally identical to our stock SM-S4303R servos except for the direction of rotation, which is reversed, and we are selling them in pairs to help differentiate them. This product is a two-pack of servos, so ordering one unit will get you two servos.

Key specs at 6 V: 54 RPM (no-load), 71 oz-in (5.1 kg-cm), 41 g, CW rotation for pulse widths above the rest point.

This compact breakout board for TI’s DRV8256E motor driver offers a wide operating voltage range of 4.5 V to 48 V and can deliver a continuous 1.9 A (6.4 A peak for <1 second) to a single brushed DC motor. It features a simple two-pin speed/direction interface and built-in protection against reverse-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature.

This compact breakout board for TI’s DRV8256P motor driver offers a wide operating voltage range of 4.5 V to 48 V and can deliver a continuous 1.9 A (6.4 A peak for <1 second) to a single brushed DC motor. It features a two-pin IN/IN interface for direct control of the motor outputs and built-in protection against reverse-voltage, under-voltage, over-current, and over-temperature.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU, and this kit contains all the parts you need to build the Turtle Edition version, including a pair of 75:1 LP 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors. The many features of the 3pi+ include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), and a graphical OLED display, all packed into a robot that can fit within the palm of your hand. This product is a kit; assembly (including soldering) is required.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU, and this kit contains all the parts you need to build the Standard Edition version, including a pair of 30:1 MP 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors. The many features of the 3pi+ include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), and a graphical OLED display, all packed into a robot that can fit within the palm of your hand. This product is a kit; assembly (including soldering) is required.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU, and this kit contains all the parts you need to build the Hyper Edition version, including a pair of 15:1 HPCB 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors. This product is a kit; assembly (including soldering) is required.

NOTE: This version is difficult to control and fast enough to damage itself from impacts, so it is only recommended for advanced users. A spare 15:1 gearbox is included.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. Its many features include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), and a graphical OLED display, all packed into a robot that fits in the palm of your hand. This Turtle Edition version is assembled with 75:1 LP 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors, which allow for longer battery life than the other editions. The maximum robot speed is approximately 0.4 m/s, making it well suited for applications where slow, controlled speed is important, such as coordinated swarm robots and introductory robotics courses.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. Its many features include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), and a graphical OLED display, all packed into a robot that fits in the palm of your hand. This Standard Edition version is assembled with 30:1 MP 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors, which offer a good combination of speed and controllability.

The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot is a high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU. Its many features include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, a full IMU, and a graphical OLED display, all packed into a robot that fits in the palm of your hand. This Hyper Edition version is assembled with high-speed 15:1 HPCB 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors.

NOTE: This version is difficult to control and fast enough to damage itself from impacts, so it is only recommended for advanced users. A spare 15:1 gearbox is included.

This is the control board for the 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot, and it is included as part of the Standard Edition, Turtle Edition, and Hyper Edition 3pi+ 32U4 OLED kits and robots. It can be used as a replacement part for those products, or it can be assembled with the 3pi+ Chassis Kit and a pair of 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors with extended motor shafts to create a “custom edition” 3pi+ 32U4 OLED robot.

This tiny, cylindrical gearmotor consists of a coreless brushed DC motor and a 5.1:1 plastic planetary gearbox. The entire assembly has a diameter of just 6 mm (0.24″) and an extremely light weight of 1.2 g (0.042 oz), making it a great actuator for miniature robots and very small mechanisms.

Key specs at 6 V: 13,000 RPM and 45 mA free-run, 0.3 oz-in (0.02 kg-cm) and 400 mA stall.

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This monochrome white OLED display features a standard SH1106 SPI interface and a 128×64-pixel resolution. With an active area measuring 1.3″ diagonally, it makes a great compact graphical display for applications where simple LED indicators and text output are not enough.

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This powerful synchronous switching step-up/step-down regulator efficiently produces 5 V from input voltages between 2.8 V and 22 V. Its ability to convert both higher and lower input voltages makes it useful for applications where the power supply voltage can vary greatly, as with batteries that start above but discharge below 5 V. The board measures 0.9″ × 0.9″, has a typical efficiency of 85% to 95%, and can supply typical continuous output currents between 2 A and 4 A depending on the input voltage. The regulator also features reverse voltage protection and an optional enable input that can be used to put the regulator in a low-power state with a current draw of less than 10 µA per volt on VIN.

This small lidar-based distance sensor reports the distance of objects up to about 300 cm (120″) away with a pulsed signal similar to a hobby servo control signal. A digital microcontroller pin can be used to time the length of each high pulse, which encodes the measured distance. The sensor works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

Note: The maximum range of 300 cm is only achievable for high-reflectance objects in good ambient conditions. Lower-reflectivity targets or poor ambient conditions will reduce the maximum range.

This small lidar-based distance sensor detects the presence of objects within 200 cm (79″). It has a single digital output that drives low when an object is being detected; otherwise, it is high. It works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

This small lidar-based distance sensor reports the distance of objects up to about 130 cm (50″) away with a pulsed signal similar to a hobby servo control signal. A digital microcontroller pin can be used to time the length of each high pulse, which encodes the measured distance. The sensor works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

Note: The maximum range of 130 cm is only achievable for high-reflectance objects in good ambient conditions. Lower-reflectivity targets or poor ambient conditions will reduce the maximum range.

This small lidar-based distance sensor detects the presence of objects within 100 cm (39″). It has a single digital output that drives low when an object is being detected; otherwise, it is high. It works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

This small lidar-based distance sensor detects the presence of objects within 50 cm (20″). It has a single digital output that drives low when an object is being detected; otherwise, it is high. It works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

This small lidar-based distance sensor detects the presence of objects within 25 cm (10″). It has a single digital output that drives low when an object is being detected; otherwise, it is high. It works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 12-inch stroke (11.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 10-inch stroke (9.8″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 8-inch stroke (7.8″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 6-inch stroke (5.9″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 4-inch stroke (3.9″ usable) and a feedback potentiometer that lets you determine where the actuator is in its stroke.

This 12 V high-speed light-duty (LD) linear actuator with a 5:1 gear reduction can lift loads up to 12 kgf [27 lbs or 120 N] and can withstand static loads up to 30 kgf [67 lbs or 300 N]. It has a maximum speed of 84 mm/s [3.3″/s] at no load and 75 mm/s [2.9″/s] at the maximum load. Limit switches at each end make the actuator easy to control over its full range of motion. The shaft holds its position when unpowered. This version has a 2-inch stroke (1.97″ usable) and no feedback potentiometer.

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This small lidar-based distance sensor reports the distance of objects up to about 50 cm (20″) away with a pulsed signal similar to a hobby servo control signal. A digital microcontroller pin can be used to time the length of each high pulse, which encodes the measured distance. The sensor works over an input voltage range of 3.0 V to 5.5 V, and the 0.1″ pin spacing makes it easy to use with standard solderless breadboards and 0.1″ perfboards.

Note: The maximum range of 50 cm is only achievable for high-reflectance objects in good ambient conditions. Lower-reflectivity targets or poor ambient conditions will reduce the maximum range.