Kitronik

Make the RiPi Pico the hub of your next robot/buggy project with The Kitronik Simply Robotics Board for Raspberry Pi Pico.

The Kitronik Simply Robotics Board for Raspberry Pi Pico features 2 Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver ICs (capable of driving 2 brushed motors or 1 stepper motor) and 8 servo outputs (capable of driving standard and continuous rotation servos), all controlled from a Raspberry Pi Pico. The Raspberry Pi Pico is not included.

The Motor Driver ICs are capable of up to 1A per channel and can drive a variety of small motors, such as hobby motors and more. They feature built-in protection for overcurrent, which can be reset by power cycling the board. The board features standard 3-pin servo connectors which allow for servos to be plugged straight in without the need for additional adaptors or soldering.

The IO breakout provides connections to 5 GPIO pins, including the Analogue inputs on the Pico. These IO points allow input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as ZIP LEDs, to be added to the board. The board also features 3 x holes for mounting the board to a surface or custom enclosure, the mounting holes are 3.3mm in diameter (M3 clearance).

Power is provided via a terminal block. The supply is controlled by an on/off power switch to the board. There is a green LED to indicate when the board is turned on. The board then produces a regulated supply which is fed into the connected Pico, removing the need to power the Pico separately. There are 3V and GND pins broken out on the additional header, which means external devices can also be powered.

Note:This board is capable of continuous use at high currents. During such use, it may become hot.

Features:

Control up 8 servos and two motors (or a stepper motor) simultaneously with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

The board requires a Pico with headers attached

Ample IO for advanced robotics projects.

The onboard servo connectors are standard 3-pin servo connectors.

The board also features 5 GPIO pins, including the Analogue inputs on the Pico. These IO points allow input devices, for example, sensors, or output devices, such as ZIP LEDs.

Power is provided via a terminal block power input connector, with an on/off switch and power status LED.

The Simply Robotics board will power all of the attached servos and provide the attached Pico with a regulated 3V supply.

Additionally, there is built-in reverse polarity protection.

Dimensions:

Length: 63mm.

Width: 42mm.

Max Height: 10mm.

Mounting Holes Diameter: 3.3mm (M3)

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

Develop your coding skills with the Kitronik ZIP96 Retro Gamer for Pico, 'the' all-in-one handheld solution for Pico gaming!

The Kitronik ZIP96 is a fully programmable feature-packed retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico. It's fully loaded with awesome features, including a 96 LED display, that can be fully controlled with code for a complete gaming experience. Kitronik has developed a set of lesson plans for this product, that enables successful Computing lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). Though developed for use in the classroom, the ZIP96 Retro Gamer is ideal for anyone who already has a Pico or sees a Pico in their immediate future.

The ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display, a buzzer for audio feedback, a vibration motor for haptic feedback, and 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x action buttons). It also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico. The Pico is connected via low-profile 20-way pin sockets.

To use the ZIP96 Gamer the Pico should have a soldered pin header and be inserted firmly into the connector. The ZIP96 does not ship with a Pico. Power is provided via the built-in 3 individual AA battery holders which have been ergonomically placed on the underside of the board to act as hand grips, which makes the ZIP96 comfortable to hold and play.

Features:

A feature-packed all-in-one retro-styled handheld gaming solution for the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Packed with awesome features that can be controlled with code for the ultimate handheld pico gaming experience.

The ZIP96 features 96 colour fully addressable LEDs arranged in a 12 x 8 display.

The board features a built-in buzzer for audio feedback and a vibration motor for haptic feedback.

There are 6 input buttons (typical use; 4 x directional buttons and 2 x fire buttons).

It also breaks out GP1, GP11, ADC1 and ADC2, along with a set of 3.3V and GND for each, to standard 0.1” footprints. GP18 to 21 are also broken out on a 0.1” footprint underneath the Pico.

The Pico is connected via pre-fitted low-profile 20-way pin sockets.

Ergonomically placed AA battery holders that power the board AND function as comfortable handgrips.

Kitronik has a Github repo containing MicroPython module and sample code to support using the ZIP96 Gamer with the Raspberry Pi Pico.

Kitronik has produced a set of lesson plans to enable successful Computing lessons at KS3/4 (US equivalent - Grades 6-8/9-10). The Datasheet provides additional usage information, electrical specifications, and dimensions.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

3xAA Covered Battery Holder with built-in on/off power switch and Leads. Supplied with 150mm colour coded flying leads. Features a sliding cover for easy access to battery compartment. Case is hard plastic and is resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations. Ideal in any project kit requiring AA battery power.

Features:

On/off power switch.

Holds 3 x AA batteries.

Sliding case for easy access.

150mm colour coded flying leads

Case resistant to sudden impacts and vibrations.

Contents:

1 x 3xAA Covered Battery Holder with Switch and Leads.

Dimensions:

Length: 69mm.

Width: 48mm.

Height: 20mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

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The Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform Pico, a fun and hands-on introduction to Robotics with the Raspberry Pi Pico. The Kitronik Autonomous Robotics Platform for Raspberry Pi Pico is a fun and hands-on introduction to buggy robotics. The easy to follow booklet provided with the kit guides you through all of the steps required for you to take control of your robot. The Robotics Platform has been designed to grow with you and provided additional servo and ultrasonic sensor connectors for more advanced projects. This buggy requires a Raspberry Pi Pico with pin headers attached.

The kit is supplied with the autonomous robotics platform chassis, 2 wheels and tyres, a Kitronik line-following sensor board, and an ultrasonic sensor. The kit requires no soldering and only minimal mechanical assembly. Fit the tyres to the wheels, push the wheels onto the pre-mounted motors and both the line following sensor and ultrasonic distance sensor plug straight into the board. Once put together, push the Raspberry Pi Pico into the onboard connector, add 4 x Alkaline AA batteries to the battery holders underneath and you are done. Your robot buggy is ready for instruction.

The included booklet guides you through every step of getting to know your robot. It contains a detailed assembly guide, info on preparing the Raspberry Pi Pico, instructions for installing an editor (Thonny), and instructions on how to write code for every feature of the Robotics Platform. No corner of the board is left unexplained. As well as the easy-to-follow getting started guide, Kitronik have also produced online tutorials which go into more detail on coding the key features of the board. The links to the tutorials can be found in the resources section at the foot of this page.

For those that like to modify their robot buggies, the buggy has 4 x threaded mounting points added to the chassis, 3 x M3 & 1 x M4. These mechanical fixing locations enable the addition of user-designed features, such as cosmetic chassis parts and/or additional robotic features, such as appendages. Kitronik have produced a dxf file showing the location and thread size of each of these mechanical fixing locations, it can be downloaded in the resources section below. The zip file also contains a jpg for those that don't have access to CAD or viewing software.

To help make programming the robot as simple as possible, Kitronik has developed a set of Micropython modules, which can be found here. More information on this can be found in the booklet supplied with the kit. If you aren't familiar with GIT, we've created an online beginners' guide to help you get up to speed. You can find the guide here (https://kitronik.co.uk/GitGuide).

Features:

A fun and hands-on introduction to buggy robotics.

The Robotics Platform has been designed to grow with you, start small then add complexity later.

The kit ships with a detailed guide booklet backed up with freely available online tutorials.

The autonomous robotics platform introduces the user to light, movement, and sensing so the robot can be as hands-on or hands-off as want it to be.

Program your buggy to react to the world around it.

Learn to code with MicroPython, using our simple-to-follow guides and the beginner-friendly Thonny editor.

Just add the Raspberry Pi Pico, some alkaline batteries, and some code and watch your buggy come to life!

This buggy is not supplied with a Pico, you can obtain a Raspberry Pi Pico here.

It also features 4 x threaded mounting points added to the chassis, 3 x M3 & 1 x M4.

Contents:

1 x Autonomous robotics buggy chassis PCB.

2 x Kitronik 5 spoke wheels and tyres.

1 x Kitronik line following sensor board.

1 x Ultrasonic Sensor.

Dimensions:

PCB Length: 126mm.

PCB Width: 80mm.

Wheel Diameter (with tire): 67.5mm.

Compatible with:

Raspberry Pi Pico

These 750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform. They are big and versatile enough for the most demanding of projects. Components and wire can be inserted into the board for testing without the need for solder. Multiple breadboards can be interconnected and the boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm and feature a self-adhesive backing.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points, three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points, and has a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm. More detailed technical information can be found in the Datasheet.

Features:

750 tie-point side-by-side breadboards offer a great value large solderless prototyping platform.

Multiple breadboards can be interconnected.

The breadboard features two terminal strips with 600 tie-points and three power distribution strips with 150 tie-points.

They have a standard pitch spacing of 2.54mm.

Wire Range: 29AWG to 20AWG.

These breadboards feature a self-adhesive backing.

The boards measure 99mm x 82.7mm x 8.3mm.

Dimensions:

Length: 99mm.

Width: 82.7mm.

Height: 9.5mm.

These keyring clips are made from a tough, springy steel (good quality!) and come in a pack of 50. They're perfect for holding your keys and other small items.

These clips are strong and won't rust, so they'll last a long time. They're mostly used for keyrings, but they can also be used to hold things together like pins and screws. They're even better than some other options because you can reuse them!

Features:

Standard split carbon spring steel keyrings.

Constructed to be strong, long-lasting and resistant to corrosion.

They have an inside diameter of 17.2mm, an outside diameter of 20mm, and a ring thickness of 2.6mm.

They are ideal for keyrings but they can also double as cotter rings.

Dimensions:

Inside Diameter: 17.2mm.

Outside Diameter: 20mm.

Ring Thickness: 2.6mm.