A fully functional low-cost robot
This is ChickBot, a low-cost, simple, robust, fully programmable, expandable, open source robot kit that best of all, goes cheep!
Kits are available for the Raspberry Pi, Arduino or BBC micro:bit with activities for all ages.
ChickBot is more than just a robot, but a maker platform with numerous sensors, input & output add-ons for off-screen computing projects.
Schools, clubs & maker groups can buy in parts and build ChickBots for just £10 / €13 / $14.
Latest Posts
Controller board prototype
Laying out PCB’s is a dark art – like doing a Rubik’s cube – but after a few false starts I’ve got a compact design going that covers both stepper and standard motors. More details to follow but here’s a picture and a short video that unveils a little extra surprise! Yup, there’s a […]
Plywood chassis, speedy motors and new back caster
Some prototyping has been going on. Trying out the finish of the wooden chassis on 3mm ply Looking at how to mount the small gear boxed motors – these ones are more pricey so are definitely an upgrade – but have the potential to have your ChickBot going like a velociraptor. And replacing the overly […]
Stepper & Motor Bot eBay buy list October 2015
eBay UK parts buy list to build both Stepper & Motor Bot
Derby Mini Maker Faire launch
The ChickBots are unveiled!