{"product_id":"boe-bot-robot-kit-usb-serial","title":"Boe-Bot Robot Kit - USB + Serial","description":"\u003ch5 role=\"tab\"\u003eAvailable qty on-hand only. This kit is being replaced by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/boe-bot-robot-kit-usb\/\"\u003eUSB version: Boe-Bot Robot Kit – USB\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eBoe-Bot Robot Kit - USB + Serial Overview:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"overview\" class=\"tabbed overview ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"field-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your own rolling robot with a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller brain. Just follow the clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations with the included book, Robotics with the Boe-Bot. No programming or electronics experience is needed!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boe-Bot Robot takes about 1-2 hours to put together.   Each project in the Robotics text provides a unique new experience of wiring and source code tuning. Completing the entire set of projects takes 50 hours and is suitable for anybody over 13 years of age. The USB Board of Education (and BS2-IC) may also be removed to be used as your platform for other projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find Boe-Bot robots in middle and high schools, vocational schools and colleges, robotics clubs, and hobbyists’ homes. They are great companions for learning or teaching technology, mechatronics, and STEM programs.  It's also an approved platform for the Boy Scouts of America Robotics Merit Badge. This kit can be used as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hs-articulation.ucop.edu\/agcourselist#\/list\/details\/4902\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCalifornia A-G approved elective course\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains the Serial version of the Board of Education development board.  A USB to Serial Adapter and cable are included to connect the robot to your computer's USB A port for programming. \u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the adapter connected to the cable when you disconnect the robot after programming. That leaves the communication port open on your computer for the best programming connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner-friendly -  No programming experience needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen platform - Exposed circuitry allows you to learn and create your own electronic circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder-free - Experiment with custom circuits on the breadboard (no special-brand connectors)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstandable - Included text provides easy-to-follow tutorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammable - \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/basic-stamp\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePBASIC\u003c\/a\u003e is easy to learn and introduces concepts found in most programming languages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutonomous - Touch, light and infrared sensors let the Boe-Bot navigate on its own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable - Additional sensors and hardware expansion kits are available to get the most our of your robot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable - Priced for 1-2 students per robot, with no additional fees for software or curriculum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eBoe-Bot Robot Kit - USB + Serial Kit Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard of Education development board with a BASIC Stamp 2 microcontroller  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable brushed-aluminum chassis with mounting holes for servos and accessories  (#700-00022)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallax continuous rotation servos for the drive wheels  (#900-00008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Small Robot Electronics Pack with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensors including whisker-switches, phototransistors, and infrared emitter\/receiver pairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEDs and a piezospeaker for audio and visual feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the resistors, capacitors, and jumper wires needed to build the circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hardware pack with all the screws, nuts, washers, spacers, and grommet needed to build the Boe-Bot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallax #1 Phillips\/flathead screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB to Serial Adapter and USB A to Mini-B cable to connect the Boe-Bot to a Windows computer for programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Requires four 1.5 V AA batteries, not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Chromebook Support\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for a long-term Chromebook compatible robot? See the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cyber-bot-robot-kit-with-micro-bit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ecyber:bot robot with micro:bit (32700)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/basicstamp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMore Boe-Bot activities in the Stamps in Class Mini Projects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Learn.Parallax)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/exploringrobotics.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInteractive Media Publishing’s Exploring Robotics multimedia curriculum featuring Boe-Bot robot\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bzK6QcJ21Kw\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBoe-Bot Servo Movement Challenges video (YouTube)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53397214167349,"sku":"28132","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/10f3419d-28132a.png?v=1787781806","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/boe-bot-robot-kit-usb-serial","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}