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The JOUSTER is a small agile vehicle that is controlled and steered by infrared remote control. There is a receiver PCB assembly mounted on the vehicle and a Transmitter in a handheld control box. The INFRARED CONTROL UNIT (IRCU) can transmit on 6 bands, which allows 6 JOUSTERs to be operated at the same time, by selecting one of the bands.
The JOUSTER has two independent motor driven gearboxes, each driving one wheel. The remote control unit controls the vehicle through the use of push button switches – for each motor there are 2 push button switches, one to apply forward and the other to apply reverse motions. If both forward motion buttons are pushed simultaneously the vehicle travels forward in a straight line. However, if one forward push button switch and one reverse switch are pushed, the vehicle turns on the spot!
The infrared controls are for indoor use only – it is not suitable for outdoor use. It requires line-of-sight and can operate up to a distance of approximately 20 metres.
NOTE1: The Jouster kit includes the IRCU. The IRCU does NOT need to be purchased separately.
NOTE2: 6 BAND IR is available in both the ASSEMBLED and UNASSEMBLED variants.
Soldering Required: Yes
Hours to Construct: 12 - 14
Components included: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, PCBs
Level: Intermediate
Click here to see our teaching unit Overview for important information relating to the kit including additional requirements.
Prototype illustrated is one of several possible outcomes.
Price per kit:
$28.90 (1 - 19)
$28.20 (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.
