Pico Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform

Pico autonomous robotics platform by Kitronik

The Kitronik autonomous robot platform for Raspberry Pi Pico is a fun and interactive way to learn about insect robotics. The simple instruction booklet included in the kit guides you through all the procedures needed to take control of your robot. The robotic platform has been designed to grow with you, so it includes additional connections for servo motors and ultrasonic sensors for more complex applications.

The autonomous robotic platform chassis, two wheels and tyres, a Kitronik line tracking sensor board and an ultrasonic sensor are all included in the package. No welding is required, and only minor mechanical assembly is needed. Mount the tyres on the wheels, then push the wheels on. Both the line tracking sensor and the ultrasonic distance sensor plug directly into the board. Insert the Raspberry Pi Pico into the socket on the board, then add four AA batteries to the battery holders underneath and you're done. Your robot buggy is now ready to be programmed.

The included booklet guides you through each step of discovering your robot. It includes a complete assembly guide, instructions for preparing the Raspberry Pi Pico, instructions for installing an editor (Thonny) and instructions for writing code for every aspect of the robotics platform. There are no unanswered questions on the board.

In addition to the simple getting started guide, online lessons that go into more detail about coding the basic functions of the board are available. Links to the tutorials can be found in the resources section at the bottom of this page.

Kitronik has created a collection of Micropython modules that can be obtained here to help make programming the robot as simple as possible. More information is available in the kit's instruction manual. If you are not familiar with GIT, we have put together an online beginners guide to help you get started. This guide is available at https://kitronik.co.uk/GitGuide.

• A fun and interactive introduction to bug bots.
• The robotics platform is designed to grow with you; start simple and add complexity later.
• The package includes a comprehensive instruction manual and publicly available online training.
• The autonomous robotic platform teaches the user light, motion and sensing, allowing the robot to be as active or inactive as the user wishes.
• Configure your buggy to react to its environment.
• Learn to code with MicroPython by following our short instructions and using the easy-to-use Thonny editor for beginners.
• Simply add the Raspberry Pi Pico, alkaline batteries and code to your buggy and watch it come to life!

Content, requirements and resources of the Pico kit by Kitronik

Contents :

• 1 x Autonomous Robotics Buggy chassis PCB.
• 2 x Kitronik 5-spoke wheels and tyres.
• 1 x Kitronik line tracking sensor board.
• 1 x Ultrasonic sensor.

Prerequisites :

• A Raspberry Pi Pico.
• 4 AA alkaline batteries.
• Micro USB cable.

Resources :

• Kitronik Online Tutorials, using the Pico-ARP;
  • Motors.
  • Lights, switch, and buzzer.
  • Line Following Sensors.
  • Ultrasonic Distance Sensor.
  • Using the servo connectors.
• First steps with the Raspberry Pi Pico, MicroPython, and Thonny.
• Kitronik Beginners guide to GitHub.
• A practical guide to Modules, Micro Python and the Raspberry Pi Pico.
• Kitronik Micropython modules for ARP-Pico.
• Pico Datasheet.
• Getting started with MicroPython on the Pico.
• Thonny, the beginner-friendly editor.