The Makeblock Me RJ25 Adaptor can be used to connect your Makeblock modules to devices from other manufacturers. At one end there's a Makeblock RJ25 6P6C connector and at the other there are 2x general purpose connectors with power and the I2C signals. It can also be used to connect the Makeblock Robot Gripper (75-0703) to your latest creation.
Easy wiring with 6-pin RJ25 interface
Compatible with Me Base shield
I2C breakout pins
2.54mm breakout pins for connecting with jumper wires
16mm interval M4 mounting holes, compatible with Makeblock beams
The Ultimate 10 in 1 robot kit from Makeblock is the flagship of the Makeblock range with more parts, more possibilities and more fun. At the heart of the kit is the MegaPi robotics controller which is based on the popular Arduino Mega 2560 but with additional motor driver interfaces. With dedicated motor power inputs the MegaPi can drive up to 10 x servos plus 8 x DC motors or 4 x stepper motors simultaneously with a maximum output current of up to 10A. You can program it using the mBlock graphical programming tool or as you get more confident, graduate to C/C++ using the Arduino IDE. If you have a Raspberry Pi, it can function as the brains of your robot while the MegaPi handles the low level details opening up a whole new area for creativity and exploration. It also supports a Bluetooth adaptor for wireless remote control from your Apple iPad (v3 or better) or Android (v4 or better) tablet.
With over 160 pieces, the Ultimate kit has plenty for you to work with including a gripper, 3 x DC motors, a phone mount, plus a wealth of beams, plates and brackets to build a large model. The major mechanical parts are made from beautiful anodised 6061 aluminium giving your robot a professional, hi-tech look as well as being very sturdy. The free Makeblock tutorial page walks you through creating the 10 x different robots, by which time you'll be a robotics expert and ready to strike out on your own. You can build a tank with a robotic arm, a mobile drinks pourer, a camera dolly, two types of 360° rotating photography platforms, a self balancing robot, a 6-legged crawler, a rolling tank, a detecting robot, and a catapult ram.
New to mBlock/Scratch? mBlock is a graphical programming system based on Scratch where you drag and drop functional blocks from a palette onto a work area to create a program. Each shape has a different function and they snap together in logical ways, some even have slots to drop in other blocks. For example, a block might order the robot to run forward at speed 50 where the direction and speed are chosen from simple drop down menus. This drag and drop interface allows quite young children to get creative with the mBot yet is capable of programming complex behaviours.
Supplied with 1 x MegaPi, 1 x MegaPi shield for RJ25, 1 x Bluetooth module, 4 x motor drivers, 3 x encoder motors, 1 x ultrasonic sensor, 1 x line follower sensor, 1 x 3-axis accelerometer and gyro sensor, 1 x RJ25 adaptor, 1 x electronic shutter release, 1 x Makeblock gripper, 1 x 360° mobile phone bracket, 1 x battery holder (for 6 x AA batteries, not supplied) plus aluminium beams, plates and brackets, plastic timing pulleys, plastic gears, tracks and wheels, cables, nuts and bolts, and other hardware and accessories.
Please note that the Raspberry Pi, Pi camera, smartphone, DSLR camera and toy props are shown for illustration purposes and are not supplied.
10 robots in 1 kit
Arduino compatible robot controller
Range of free programming tools from novice to advanced
The mBot Ranger 3 in 1 from Makeblock is an intermediate robotics kit for STEM or personal use. It is based around the Me Auriga programmable module with Arduino Mega 2560 compatibility which brings with it excellent online educational and tutorial resources. The Me Auriga has a wide range of programming options from novice to expert using free Open Source tools including mBlock, a graphical Scratch-like programming tool, all the way up to C/C++ using the Arduino development tools. You will be able to use the kit's range of sensors including an ultrasonic range finder, LED line follower, microphone, temperature sensor, light sensor and a 6-axis accelerometer/gyroscope. It also has a buzzer and 12 x RGB LEDs so your creation can flash and bleep messages to you.
To compliment the electronics, the Ranger kit contains all the parts you'll need (down to the last screw) to build 3 x very different robots; the tracked off-road tank, a fast trike and a fascinating self-balancing two-wheeler. The major parts are made from beautiful anodised aluminium giving your robot a professional, hi-tech look. Using the simple, step by step instructions and tools provided the kit should be ready for programming in no time. Take it for a test drive without any programming by pairing it over Bluetooth to your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet using the mBot app from the App Store or Google Play.
Programming your new gadget is where the adventure really begins. Jump into programming using the free mBlock program on your Windows or Mac PC and the supplied USB cable. Alternatively, use the Makeblock HD app on your iPad (v3 or better) or Android tablet (v4 or better) with a Bluetooth connection to read data from the sensors, control the robot and write programs using mBlock. When you start to feel more confident you can program the Arduino compatible Me Auriga using the Arduino IDE in C/C++. Choose the programming tool that best suits your abilities and preferences.
New to mBlock/Scratch? mBlock is a graphical programming system based on Scratch where you drag and drop functional blocks from a palette onto a work area to create a program. Each shape has a different function and they snap together in logical ways, some have slots to drop in other blocks. For example, a block might order the robot to run forward at speed 50 where the direction and speed are chosen from simple drop down menus. This drag and drop interface allows quite young children to get creative with the Ranger yet is capable of programming complex behaviours.
Supplied with a printed instruction sheet, printed line-follower track, the Me Auriga Arduino compatible controller, 2 x DC encoder motors, Bluetooth module, Me Line Follower module and cable, Me Ultrasonic sensor, Makeblock beams and plates, wheels and tracks, screws and nuts, screwdriver, spanner , USB cable, and battery holder (requires 6 x AA batteries, not supplied). Makeblock provide a free tutorial to help you get the most out of this great kit.
Build 3 x different robots from one kit
Simple to build and program
Range of free programming tools from beginner to advanced
Ideal for STEM applications
Drive the mBot Ranger from your smartphone
Complete kit, just add batteries
Bluetooth v4.0 or better is required for PC or Mac connectivity
mBot2 is the networkable robot for Computer Science and STEAM Education.
This mBot2 is a next-generation educational robot designed with extended capabilities.Starting as an entry-level solution in lower secondary education and going all the way to upper secondary and beyond.
Powered by CyberPi, an educational microcontroller enhanced with network capabilities, it hosts built-in sensors and much more. The robot is designed for students to carry out interactive and smart lessons that are engaging, fun and reflecting real-world applications with cutting-edge technologies, including robotics, AI, IoT and Data Science.
With mBlock's enhanced coding learning experience, mBot2 allows students and educators to begin with the block-based coding approach, and seamlessly transition into object-oriented coding with Python, all in the same environment.
CyberPi has integrated sensors, full-colour display and Wi-Fi communication capabilities allow a wide range of applications on curriculum topics for Computer Science, Robotics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
The encoder motors in mBot2 can be precisely controlled by their rotation, speed and position, making possible the integration of principles in Math, Physics and Engineering.
mBot2 comes with the next-generation of the ultrasonic sensor, which includes ambient illumination, and the Quad RGB sensor, which uses 4 colour sensors simultaneously to detect colours and follow lines. This gives them more accurate performance and consistency.
mBot2 can be further expanded with the Makeblock Education's wide variety of structural parts and mBuild smart electronic modules.
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