The Perseids DIY Robot Car Chassis Kit with Encoder Wheels – 4-Wheel Educational STEM Toy for Adults 16+

Overview

The Perseids DIY Robot Car Chassis Kit with Encoder Wheels is a compact, highly integrative platform designed for hands-on robotics exploration. It features four-wheel drive and a battery box, delivering a stable base that is easy to expand and customize with your preferred microcontrollers and sensors. The kit ships without any modules such as a speed sensor, so you can tailor it to your current setup and goals.

What’s inside and what you’ll add

• A sturdy chassis with four DC gear motors for smooth turning and rolling.
• Four wheels sized 6 x 2.7 cm (diameter x height) for confident grip on typical work surfaces.
• A compact battery box powered by 3–6V to keep your experiments portable.
• Encoder wheels that open possibilities for motion tracking and measurement when paired with compatible software or controllers.
• A highly integrated system that favors simple expansion with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other controllers.

Note: The kit does not include modules such as a speed sensor or additional boards. Purchase modules as needed to match your project goals. All parameters are tested without load to provide a baseline for your builds.

Key benefits and use cases

• From a beginner-friendly chassis to a multi-purpose robotics platform as you add components.
• Ideal for DIY subjects, science education, and hobbyist interest development—especially for adults who enjoy electronics tinkering.
• Potential for tracing, obstacle avoidance, distance testing, speed testing, and wireless control when you pair compatible modules.
• The compact 21 x 10 cm footprint and 6 x 2.7 cm wheels offer a balance of portability and stability.

Real-life scenarios you might explore include programming a tracing pattern across a table, testing how the chassis responds to different terrain, or setting up a simple remote-control experiment with minimal wiring. The design emphasizes ease of expansion, so you can gradually introduce new sensors and processors as you learn.

Specifications at a glance

• Size: 21 x 10 cm (L x W); Wheel size: 6 x 2.7 cm (D x H)
• Motor power: 3–6V; Four DC gear motors for stable drive
• All parameters tested without load; modules not included
• Educational focus: robotics, electronics, and hands-on experimentation