3pi+ 32U4 Robot - Turtle Edition (75:1 LP Motors), Assembled
The Pololu 3pi+ 32U4 robot is a complete, high-performance mobile platform based on the Arduino-compatible ATmega32U4 MCU.
Its many features include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, and a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), all packed into a robot that fits in the palm of your hand
This Turtle Edition version is assembled with 75:1 LP 6V Micro Metal Gearmotors, which allow for longer battery life than the other editions.
The maximum robot speed is approximately 0.4 m/s, making it well suited for applications where slow, controlled speed is important, such as coordinated swarm robots and introductory robotics courses.
- just 9.7cm (3.8") in diameter
Its many features include dual quadrature encoders for closed-loop speed or position control, line sensors, front bump sensors, and a full IMU (3-axis accelerometer, magnetometer, and gyro), all packed into a robot that fits in the palm of your hand.
At its heart is an ATmega32U4 AVR microcontroller from Microchip (formerly Atmel), and like our A-Star 32U4 programmable controllers, the 3pi+ 32U4 features a USB interface and ships preloaded with an Arduino-compatible bootloader, so all you need to program it is a USB A to Micro-B cable (not included).
The 3pi+ features two H-bridge motor drivers and a variety of integrated sensors, including a pair of quadrature encoders for closed-loop motor control, a complete inertial measurement unit (3-axis accelerometer, gyro, and magnetometer), five downward-facing reflectance sensors for line-following or edge-detection, and left and right bump sensors along the front face of the robot. Three on-board pushbuttons offer a convenient interface for user input, and an LCD, buzzer, and indicator LEDs allow the robot to provide feedback.
The robot also features a unique power system that runs the motors at a constant 8 V independent of the battery charge level, so the speed of the motors does not vary with the battery voltage.
The 3pi+ 32U4 robot is available as a kit or fully assembled with three different motor options:
| 3pi+ 32U4 Version | Products | Micro Metal Gearmotor | Top Speed | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | assembled or kit | 30:1 MP 6V | 1.5 m/s | good combination of speed and controllability |
| Turtle Edition | assembled or kit | 75:1 LP 6V | 0.4 m/s | longest battery life, easiest to control, good for swarm robots or introductory robotics courses |
| Hyper Edition | assembled or kit | 15:1 HPCB 6V | ~4 m/s | very fast and difficult to control, easy to damage; only recommended for advanced users |
| Size: | 97L x 96W x 36H mm |
| Weight without batteries | 100g |
| Assembled | Yes |
| Version | Turtle Edition (7:1 LP Motors) |
