🤖 DFRobot Micro Maqueen Lite (ROB0148-EN-1)
DFRobot Micro Maqueen Lite (ROB0148-EN-1) is an entry-level educational robot platform built for the micro:bit V2 board, designed to make STEAM education engaging and accessible for young learners. With its compact body, plug-and-play design, and support for graphical programming, Maqueen Lite is the ideal choice for kids and educators exploring robotics and coding.
Micro Maqueen is an easy-to-use micro:bit programming robot for STEAM education, which inherits the playability and simple operation of micro:bit. With a mini body, plug-and-play, it allows students to quickly learn graphical programming in an entertaining way while nurturing their interests in science and logical thinking.
Suggested Age: 8+ Micro Maqueen is accessible to the Mind+ Programming Platform now. Mind+ is a graphical programming platform from DFRobot, supporting Python, Arduino, and other programming platforms. At present, Mind+ has been applied to all kinds of sensors, modules, and related educational products.
🌟 Features
- Compatible with micro:bit V2 (included)
- Easy assembly in just 4 steps: install wheels, battery holder, micro:bit, and ultrasonic sensor
- Supports Mind+ graphical programming and MakeCode
- Ideal for kids aged 8+, perfect for classroom or home learning
- Mini size, highly portable and classroom-friendly
- Rich set of built-in modules:
- Ultrasonic sensor, buzzer, IR receiver
- LED car lights, RGB ambient lights
- Grayscale line-tracking sensors
- Unlock multiple modes through programming:
- Single Player Mode: Walking, Singing, Light Chasing, etc.
- Interactive Mode: Math, Drawing, Dancing
- Multiplayer Mode: Gamepad control, Flying Chess, Remote driving
- Supports expansion into themed robots:
- Firefighter Robot, Voice-Controlled Robot, Internet-Controlled Robot, NFC-Controlled Robot, etc.
- Exclusive customized POM bearing wheel – flexible, reliable, strong obstacle crossing ability
- All-metal miniature gear motor – strong driving force
- Highly expandable with I2C interface, ultrasonic module, LED lights, RGB lights, buzzer, etc.
🛠️ Hardware Compatibility
- Supports three major hardware platforms: micro:bit, Arduino, ESP32
- Compatible with a wide range of add-on modules
- Converts visual code blocks into real Python or Arduino code via built-in interpreter
📊 Specifications
- Supply Voltage: 3.5V~5V DC (Three AAA batteries or 3.6V~3.7V lithium battery)
- Infrared Grayscale Sensor ×2
- Buzzer ×1
- Infrared Receiver (NEC decoder) ×1
- LED Lights ×2
- RGB Ambient Lights ×4 (16 million colors)
- SR04/SR04P Ultrasonic Interface (5V) ×1
- I2C Interface (5V) ×1
- Gravity Extension Interfaces (P0, P1, P2) ×3
- N20 All-metal Gear Motor ×2
- Motor Drive Mode: PWM motor drive
- Bracket and Protective Cover Extension M3 Screw Hole ×6
- Programming Method: MakeCode graphical programming
- Dimensions: 81mm × 85mm × 44mm / 3.19 × 3.35 × 1.73 in
- Weight: 75.55g
📦 Package Includes
- Main Body with all-metal gear motor and bearing wheel ×1
- Wheels ×2
- Ultrasonic Sensor ×1
- Battery Holder for 3 AAA batteries ×1
- Double-sided tape ×1
- Quick Start Guide ×1
- micro:bit V2 board ×1
Note: Batteries are not included. Each product comes in individual packaging for convenient distribution in group activities.
💡 Why Choose Maqueen Lite?
- Beginner-friendly with visual coding tools
- Great for hands-on STEAM education
- Encourages logical thinking and creativity
- Supports various programming languages and platforms