{"product_id":"pi2go-mk2-robot-for-raspberry-pi","title":"Pi2Go Mk2 Robot for Raspberry Pi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pi2Go Mk2 is the evolution of the very popular original Pi2Go, first shipped in April 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major changes are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved assembly method, particularly the motor mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo wires for attaching the battery packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter quality wheels with high grip tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel sensors built into both wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammatic access to the raw battery voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved analog light sensors – one in each corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 individually addressable Smart RGB LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 edge connectors compatible with Pimoroni’s \u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/?q=breakout%20garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBreakout Garden\u003c\/a\u003e with full access to I2C signals and individual GPIO signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved motor controller allowing higher speeds and optional braking on stop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasonic Breakout included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIP Display Breakout included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e* Raspberry Pi, \u0026amp; batteries not included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/4tronix.co.uk\/pi2go2\/\" title=\"Pi2Go Mk2 Assembly and Programming\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuild and Programming Instructions here\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/simplesi.net\/pi2go-mk2\/\" title=\"Programming with Scratch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProgramming  with Scratch using ScratchGPIO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 6 x AA rechargeable battery cells (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all versions of 40-pin Raspberry Pi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor controller: DRV8833\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog input (light sensors and battery) MCP3008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitching 5V power supply using TPS5430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x SK6812-3535 Smart RGB LEDs (compatible with neopixels) – on battery board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn\/Off switch with Blue indicator LED – on battery board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x TCRT5000 infra-red obstacle sensors (front corners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x SFH3710 light sensors (all 4 corners)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x TCRT5000 infra-red line follower sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6mm tact switch for programmatic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x servo connections – direct from GPIO pins, with 5V and Gnd signals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x optical wheel sensors with 20 slot encoder wheels (ie. 20 pulses per revolution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 slots for breakout boards, including ultrasonic distance sensor and IP Display. These slots are compatible with Pimoroni’s Breakout Garden range. Why not add an OLED display or TOF sensor, or even one of the accelerometer breakouts?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall size with wheels attached: 148 x 118 x 98mm (length x width x height)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight (excluding Raspberry Pi \u0026amp; batteries): 282g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e Options Available:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/battery-pack-7xaa-for-pi2go-mk2\" title=\"7 x AA Battery Board for Pi2Go Mk2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7 x AA Battery Board\u003c\/a\u003e: This is a longer version of the standard top battery board that can take 7 rechargeable batteries. This provides more head room for the power supply to cope with additional loads - very useful when using Raspberry Pi 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-au\/products\/battery-pack-2-x-18650-for-pi2go-mk2650\" title=\"2 x 18650 Battery Board for Pi2Go Mk2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2 x 18650 Battery Board\u003c\/a\u003e: This replaces the standard battery board with a much more compact board that takes 2 of the 18650 (\u003cstrong\u003eunprotected, 65mm long\u003c\/strong\u003e) lithium cells. This gives much lower internal resistance on the batteries and so can drive peaks of current very well indeed. Technically the best solution for Raspberry Pi 4 and 4WD, but not everyone will want to use 18650 batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4tronix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29492404093011,"sku":"4TR-PI2GO2","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/IMG_3151a_1024x1024_1dd9645b-31c3-4f7f-b8c5-8b5d9a4b3a0b.jpg?v=1567437845","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-au\/products\/pi2go-mk2-robot-for-raspberry-pi","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}