{"id":5929194651816,"title":"Tamiya - Microcomputer Crawler Type Robot","handle":"tam71201","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMicrocomputer Crawler Type Robot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 71201\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction and programming are essential to developing young minds. This TAMIYA construction kit takes Tamiya’s CAM PROGRAM ROBOT to the next level with its first product in the new Programming Robot Series. The kit includes a BBC micro:bit computer which controls the model when it is finished, and can even be modified with your own unique program. The possibilities are endless, not least for STEM work with those studying the application of programming in the classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssembly kit: It creates a crawler robot that runs using a BBC micro:bit microcomputer, ultrasonic sensor and motor driver circuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe robot is an assembly kit model, with a design based upon the popular Tamiya Cam-Program Robot (Item 70227). NOTE: This robot does not run on cams, and they are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen the ultrasonic sensor identifies an obstacle ahead, it transmits that information to the BBC micro:bit, which uses a pre-installed program to give the motors commands to avoid the obstacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDifferent programs are available on the Tamiya website allowing the programming of a separately sold BBC micro:bit as a remote controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBBC micro:bits can also be coded with original programs via a personal computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on micro:bits: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eVisit micro:bit!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires: 2x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/products\/lr6gcpbp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAA batteries\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiya.com\/english\/products\/list\/pr_construction\/top.htm\"\u003eBBC micro:bit resources and information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiya.com\/english\/products\/list\/pr_construction\/faq.htm\"\u003eProgramming a Tamiya Microcomputer Robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","published_at":"2024-10-21T13:05:25+02:00","created_at":"2020-10-10T12:38:18+02:00","vendor":"Tamiya","type":"Robotics \u0026 Science","tags":["Brand_Tamiya","Category_Robotic \/ Mechanical Kits"],"price":209995,"price_min":209995,"price_max":209995,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":36642434646184,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"4950344712014","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Tamiya - Microcomputer Crawler Type Robot","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":209995,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Tamiya-MicrocomputerCrawlerTypeRobotbox.jpg?v=1687248175","\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_01.jpg?v=1687248175","\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_02.jpg?v=1687248175"],"featured_image":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Tamiya-MicrocomputerCrawlerTypeRobotbox.jpg?v=1687248175","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":32975566209275,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.753,"height":490,"width":859,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Tamiya-MicrocomputerCrawlerTypeRobotbox.jpg?v=1687248175"},"aspect_ratio":1.753,"height":490,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/files\/Tamiya-MicrocomputerCrawlerTypeRobotbox.jpg?v=1687248175","width":859},{"alt":null,"id":12023027368104,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.277,"height":783,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_01.jpg?v=1687248175"},"aspect_ratio":1.277,"height":783,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_01.jpg?v=1687248175","width":1000},{"alt":null,"id":12023027400872,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.239,"height":807,"width":1000,"src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_02.jpg?v=1687248175"},"aspect_ratio":1.239,"height":807,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/cdn\/shop\/products\/71201_02.jpg?v=1687248175","width":1000}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch1\u003eMicrocomputer Crawler Type Robot\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTamiya 71201\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction and programming are essential to developing young minds. This TAMIYA construction kit takes Tamiya’s CAM PROGRAM ROBOT to the next level with its first product in the new Programming Robot Series. The kit includes a BBC micro:bit computer which controls the model when it is finished, and can even be modified with your own unique program. The possibilities are endless, not least for STEM work with those studying the application of programming in the classroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAssembly kit: It creates a crawler robot that runs using a BBC micro:bit microcomputer, ultrasonic sensor and motor driver circuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe robot is an assembly kit model, with a design based upon the popular Tamiya Cam-Program Robot (Item 70227). NOTE: This robot does not run on cams, and they are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhen the ultrasonic sensor identifies an obstacle ahead, it transmits that information to the BBC micro:bit, which uses a pre-installed program to give the motors commands to avoid the obstacle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDifferent programs are available on the Tamiya website allowing the programming of a separately sold BBC micro:bit as a remote controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBBC micro:bits can also be coded with original programs via a personal computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on micro:bits: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/makecode.microbit.org\/\"\u003eVisit micro:bit!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires: 2x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jixhobbies.co.za\/products\/lr6gcpbp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAA batteries\u003c\/a\u003e (sold separately).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelpful Resources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiya.com\/english\/products\/list\/pr_construction\/top.htm\"\u003eBBC micro:bit resources and information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tamiya.com\/english\/products\/list\/pr_construction\/faq.htm\"\u003eProgramming a Tamiya Microcomputer Robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"}