EXPLORER

The EXPLORER is a small autonomous vehicle that changes its direction of travel when it bumps into an object.

Two independent motors drive the EXPLORER, each through its own gearbox. The front of the EXPLORER has a bumper bar, which is used to actuate either one or both of the pairs of the bumper bars’ microswitches.

Each pair of microswitches controls the rotation of the wheel on the opposite side. When one pair is triggered, the corresponding wheel drives backwards, to get the EXPLORER away from the object. The freely swinging trailing wheel introduces a random element to the direction it turns, as well as providing stability. A flashing lamp indicates the approach of the EXPLORER.

Soldering Required: Yes
Hours to Construct: 22 - 24
Components included: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, PCB
Level: Intermediate

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Prototype illustrated is one of several possible outcomes.

Price per kit:
$21.40 (1 - 19)
$20.80 (20+)

IMPORTANT:
TECHNOLOGY KIT CONTENTS. Our kits contain all the electrical, electronic and mechanical components needed to build the device (only).  The teacher supplies readily available material for wiring, making body parts, etc.  – NO BODY PARTS OR WIRES ARE INCLUDED in the kits.  Each order includes comprehensive instructions / Teaching Unit.