micro:Maqueen Plus V2 (18650) – Advanced STEM Education Robot for micro:bit

This is the Maqueen Plus V2, the latest version of the STEM educational robot from DFRobot for the BBC micro:bit (not included). Now optimised with more expansion ports, a larger capacity power supply and a larger body.

The robot is compatible with optional peripheral components such as the HuskyLens AI camera and Maqueen Mechanic kits, which makes it an accessible STEAM robot teaching tool for primary and secondary students. You can even control it using a DFRobot micro:GamePad!  It’s not only suitable for classroom teaching but can also be used for after-school extended exercises, robot competitions and more!

Compared to the Maqueen Lite, the Plus V2 offers additional functions and greater performance. Whether you have used a Maqueen series product previously or not, you’ll find it very easy to get started with the online wiki.

Note: micro:bit board and 18650 battery not included.

What’s new in Maqueen Plus V2?

• New plastic box with a deeper base, enough room for the assembled car
• Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom, more durable and reliable
• The number of Line-tracking sensors has changed from 6 to 5, more convenient to program and optimise line-tracking code
• Same great motors as the previous Maqueen, running steadily and smoothly
• Changes ultrasonic sensor to SR04, easier to install
• Added 4 RGB ambient lights at the base, RGB car lights have been changed to LEDs
• Removed the less usable magnetic encoder

Features

• No complex assembly, get started in minutes
• More IO expansion ports: 3.3V IO x7, 5V IO x3, I2C x3
• 5 line-tracking sensors, reliable and flexible
• Larger body, more flexible expansion methods
• Supports 3.7V 18650 battery (not included)
• Works well with HuskyLens AI camera
• Rich peripherals: IR receiver, LED car lights, RGB ambient lights, buzzer, ultrasonic sensor
• Frosted acrylic protective plate at the bottom
• Storage box with a deeper base to provide enough room for the assembled Maqueen Plus

Specification

• Power Supply: 18650 Lithium battery (not included) x 1
• Onboard battery charging circuit
  • Micro-USB and USB-C charging interfaces
  • Approx 4 hours to charge fully
• Supports micro:bit V1 and V2 (not included)
• N20 All-metal Gear Motor x 2
  • Motor Reduction Ratio: 1:150
  • Motor Rated Rotation Speed: 133 rpm
• Buzzer x 1
• 5V IO (P0 P1 P2) x 3
• 3.3V IO (P0 P1 P2 P8 P9 P12 P16) x 7
• 3.3V I2C x 2
• 5V I2C x 1
• Large Size LED Car Lights x 2
• RGB Ambient Lights x 4
• Line-tracking Sensor x 5
• Line-tracking Sensor with One-key Calibration
• IR Receiver x 1
• SRO4 Ultrasonic Module x 1
• Dimension: 136mm×65mm
• Programming Platform: Mind+, MakeCode
• MakeCode Library Address: https://github.com/DFRobot/pxt-DFRobot_MaqueenPlus_v20

Resources

• Product Wiki

Package Contents

• 1x micro:Maqueen Plus V2 (18650 version) vehicle body x 1
  • (motor, vehicle wheel, support wheel and battery panel have been installed before delivery)
• 1x H-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor 
• 1x Line-tracking Map 

18650 battery and micro:bit board not included