{"product_id":"boe-bot-to-shield-bot-retrofit-kit-for-arduino","title":"Boe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit (for Arduino)","description":"\u003ch5 class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-helper-reset ui-state-default ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\"\u003eBoe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit 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\u003eIf you are a fan of the original BASIC Stamp Boe-Bot Robot, but find you need to convert one (or a whole fleet) to be Arduino Uno compatible, use this retrofit kit to create a \"Shield-Bot.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Board of Education Shield plugs right on top of your own Arduino Uno (not included!) and the two boards are held together with the included hardware.  A 5-AA battery pack brings the power supply up above 7 V, the recommended input voltage for an Arduino Uno.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, you are ready to follow the free web tutorial \"Robotics with the Board of Education Shield for Arduino.\" This adaptation of the original Robotics text begins with a programming tutorial, and then works through all of the classic DIY navigation sensor circuits: touch-whisker switches, light-following with photo-transistors, and object detection with infrared headlights.  (If you are also in need of replacement circuit components, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-robot-electronics-pack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSmall Robot Electronics Pack (\u003cspan\u003e572-28132)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany robotic add-ons are also supported with Arduino example code, including the QTI Line Follower, Ping))) Ultrasonic Distance Sensor \u0026amp; Mounting Bracket, Gripper Kit, and IR Remote Control.  See the Additional Resources below for links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eBoe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit Key Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrofits your Boe-Bot robot to accept an Arduino Uno (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard of Education Shield supports all the classic DIY navigation sensor circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-AA battery pack brings input voltage up to 7.5 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware included for holding the Shield and Arduino Uno together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupported by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/courses\/boe-bot-to-shield-bot-retrofit-kit-for-arduino-uno\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRetrofit Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e and free \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/ShieldRobot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobotics with the Board of Education Shield web tutorial\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Arduino Uno and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/usb-a-to-b-cable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUSB A to B programming cable (\u003cspan\u003e805-00007)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e required, not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rotforte\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The 5-AA battery pack brings the power supply up to 7.4 V; the Arduino Uno input range is 7-12 VDC, with 7 V recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan class=\"forte\"\u003eBoe-Bot to Shield-Bot Retrofit Kit Contents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Board of Education Shield for Arduino (#35000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1)  - Battery Holder 5-AA Barrel Jack (#753-00007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3)  - Spacers, 1\/2\" Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3)  - Hex Nuts, #4-40 Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3)  - Screws, 7\/8\" #4-40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(3)  - Screws, 3\/8\" #4-40 Nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResource Links\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/robotics-accessories-hardware\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAdditional Arduino-friendly robot accessories and sensors from Parallax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/ShieldRobot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobotics with the Board of Education Shield for Arduino web tutorial\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/edu.codebender.cc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCodebender : edu online programming tool for schools\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.arduino.cc\/en\/Main\/Software\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArduino programming software\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/courses\/shield-bot-roaming-with-ping-2\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoaming Ping))) Shield-Bot project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/project\/ir-remote-controlled-shield-bot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIR Remote Controlled Shield-Bot project\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/tutorials\/projects\/arduino-kittybot\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/learn.parallax.com\/KickStart\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMicrocontroller KickStarts with Arduino example code\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Tloa9ksOkJE\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTop Six Resources for Parallax Shield-Bot with Arduino \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":53397215805749,"sku":"32333","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/6307\/2821\/files\/3363e0d2-32333.png?v=1787781809","url":"https:\/\/shop.parallax.com\/products\/boe-bot-to-shield-bot-retrofit-kit-for-arduino","provider":"Parallax Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}