The Initio is an easy to build, and easy to use 4WD robot platform designed especially for use with the Arduino and Raspberry Pi single-board computers. This extremely flexible platform features powerful, built-in 170-size motors with high quality gearboxes, and speed encoders on each side. Each wheel can be individually decoupled from the gearbox, so you can run the robot as a 1WD, 2WD or 3WD.
The main chassis is already built, with all wires connected so there is no soldering or gluing required - just add your control board and screw on the top plate. The base-plate will directly mount an Arduino (UNO, Mega2560 or Leonardo) or Raspberry Pi (not supplied). There is a 6-cell battery box with switch (batteries not supplied), charging socket and motor driver and board wiring already assembled. Additionally there are fixings for stepper motors (not included) so you can replace the DC Motors with stepper motors for greater accuracy.
Build instructions and example code can be found here.
- Can be used for multiple projects
- Injection moulded from tough ABS
- Includes mountings for additional boards and sensors
- Wheel size Ø55 x 28mm
- Chassis size 180 x 120 x 93mm
- Height of top plate with wheels attached 110mm
Note: Raspberry Pi/Arduino not included.
Note: Batteries not included.
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Initio 4WD robot platform |
