The ArbotiX-M Robocontroller is at the heart of every Interbotix Robot. This versatile robot controller is an advanced control solution for BIOLOID and DYNAMIXEL based actuators. As an Arduino compatible microcontroller the Arbotix Robocontroller also benefits from a huge open source community of libraries and examples. Since its release in 2010 the Arbotix has quickly become a favorite among builders worldwide from hobby to high level research. The 'M' in ArbotiX-M stands for mini - this new...

The IMAX B6 is an advanced multi-function charger, able to charge, balance and discharge Lion, LiPo, LiFe (A123), NiCd and NiMH batteries. It can also be used to charge Lead Acid (Pb) batteries. It has a wide variety of voltage settings for charging various cell count batteries, as well as a 0.1 amp adjustable charge rate of up to 5 amps. To use this charger with our line of Thunder Power LiPos, you will need an E-Flite Balance Charger Adapter Cable Pack. This charger requires an 11-18v input...

OpenCR1.0 (Open-source Control module for ROS) is an open source robot controller embedded with a powerful MCU from the ARM Cortex-M7 line-up. The hardware, software, schematics, PCB Gerber, BOM, and firmware source codes of the OpenCR1.0, the main controller used in the official ROS education platform TurtleBot3, are accessible and open to the public. Supports RS-485 and TTL to control the Dynamixels, and offers UART, CAN and a variety of other communication environment, development tools...

This is the very popular 2.4GHz XBee module from Digi (formally Maxstream). These modules take the 802.15.4 stack (the basis for Zigbee) and wrap it into a simple to use serial command set. These modules allow a very reliable and simple communication between microcontrollers, computers, systems, really anything with a serial port! Point to point and multi-point networks are supported. These modules are great for working with Arduino systems and work with the built in serial port. Now these...

Easily link your project to a LiPo/Li-ion battery with the Battery Wiring Harness! This harness is the same one we use in our Hexapod and Quadruped kits. Just attach the male Dean connector to any of our LiPo/Li-ion Batteries and the barrel jack plug into your project, and you're ready to go! The harness even has a built in switch to quickly shut down power to your project. The switch is easily mountable - just cut a 6mm hole into your project and use the included nut and washer to securley...

Power Supply for general project use.North American Style Plug6VDC, 2 Amp, Center Positive Polarity, 5.5x2.1MM

Power Supply for general project use. North American Style Plug 12VDC, 2 Amp, Center Positive Polarity, 5.5x2.1MM PS - You might want one of these too.

Power Supply for general project use. North American Style Plug 12VDC, 5 Amp, Center Positive Polarity, 5.5x2.1MM PS - You might want one of these too.

12VDC, 10 Amp Power Supply for general project use.Center Positive Polarity, 5.5x2.1MM barrel jack.

The 140mm Slewing Bearing is the same bearing found in our Robotic Arms. Each bearing is made of a soft aluminum alloy and sports a single row of spherical bearings. These bearings give the bearing a silky smooth movement, perfect for assisting your robotic arm base, or just about any other moving joint. The slewing bearing goes great with the Standoff Variety Pack and the Nut and Bolt Variety Pack, giving you all the hardware you need to attach the bearing to a variety of projects. ...

Turbo Lock Blue is a plastic safe thread locker. This is the thread locker that we include in all our kits. This thread locker is a medium to strong bond and works on both plastic and metal without causing any plastic weakness. Turbo Lock Blue creates a good strong bond to hold nuts, bolts, and standoffs in place. Yet it can still be broken free with regular tools if you need to take something apart again. Highly recommended for any robotics project that has a lot of shake or movement...

The 120mm Slewing Bearing is the smaller version of the 140mm slewing bearing found in our Robotic Arms. Each bearing is made of a soft aluminum alloy and sports a single row of spherical bearings. These bearings give the bearing a silky smooth movement, perfect for assisting your robotic arm base, or just about any other moving joint. The slewing bearing goes great with the Standoff Variety Pack and the Nut and Bolt Variety Pack, giving you all the hardware you need to attach the bearing to a...

This 6ft Micro USB Cable is perfect for powering and programming controllers like the RobotGeek Geekduino

Description This USB A plug to Mini 5 pin (one ID Pin) plug is designed for USB peripherals such as cellular phones, digital devices or PDA. Introduction: With much smaller than existing USB connectors, our 5 pin (one ID Pin) provides reliable host-to-peripherals connectivity for portable/hand-help PC architecture, cellular phones and other digital devices, such as, DSC and PDA. This product is fully compliant with USB 1.1 Standard Specification.

Do you want to attach multiple devices to a single power supply, but don't want to splice and solder them all together? Then check out the DC Squid Cable. With this cable you can plug up to 6 devices up to one DC power supply. For example, you could connect 6 Arduino boards up to one power supply. Each barrel jack connector is 2.1*5.5mm. making it compatible with out many power supplies and wiring harnesses. Please keep in mind that it is up to the user to determine that the power supply can...

The Barrel Jack Male Pigtail Lead 2.1*5.5*12mm is the perfect companion to any 2.1*5.5mm female power jack. Whether you need to hook up to an Arduino/Geekduino Board, a Female Pigtail Lead or the AX/MX Power Hub, this cable has you covered. The tail is 10" long and splits easily.

Quickly power up to terminal blocks or solder these to your homemade switch harnesses. The tail is 10" long and splits easily.

LiPo batteries are great for building robots, but using them to power your cralwer during development can be problamatic. Instread, use the Female Dean to Female Barrel Plug Cable to connect your robot to a DC power supply. Just plug the 2.1*5.5 female barrel jack into any of our SMPS Power supplies and the female dean connector into yor project and you'll be able to test for long streches without having to recharge your battery. Keep in mind that LiPo batteries can source alot of current, so...

Need to make a really tall robot? Not enough horizontal space on your workbench and you want to expand vertically? Is your Geekbot tall, but not quite imposing enough? With the 100mm Aluminum M3 Standoff F/F, you can add a whopping 10 centimeters in height to your project. Made of solid Aluminum these are light and strong, giving you a sturdy mounting point for any project! This pack includes eight Standoffs, which is enough to make your geekbot, snapper, or turret taller. ...

Need to make a really tall robot? Not enough horizontal space on your workbench and you want to expand vertically? Is your Geekbot tall, but not quite imposing enough? With the 100mm Aluminum M3 Standoff M/F, you can add a whopping 10 centimeters in height to your project. Made of solid Aluminum these are light and strong, giving you a sturdy mounting point for any project! This pack includes eight Standoffs, which is enough to make your geekbot, snapper, or turret taller. With the male end,...

This is an adapter that converts a 2.1/5.5mm Jack into a 2.5/5.5mm Plug. This will adapt our 2.1/5.5mm plug power supplies into a 2.5/5.5mm plug.

The 6 Port AX/MX Power Hub is a must have accessory for any DYNAMIXEL user. This little board is a Bioloid 6 Port Hub and a SMPS adaptor all in one! The DYNAMIXEL communication bus allows you to daisy chain multile servos, making wiring a breeze. However sometimes you need to split your DYNAMIXEL chain into multiple directions. Just plug a 3-Pin Dynamixel Cable from your controller to any port on the hub, and you'll have 5 ports avaialble for DYNAMIXEL servos. This hub has the added benefit of...

These Heavy Duty 3 Pin DYNAMIXEL Compatible Cables will get your project back up to speed in no time. These cable's silicone housing will take the toughest punishment and stand the test of time. And with our custom black cable headers, your robot will look better than ever! Specifications BIOLOID/DYNAMIXEL Compatible 10 Cables Custom Black 3-pin connectors 250mm Cables Silicon Coating Heavy Duty/High Thread Wires Highly Flexible Comparable to RO-903-0078-000 Compatible Dynamixel Servos AX-12A...

The FTDI cable is a USB to Serial (TTL level) converter which allows for a simple way to connect TTL interface devices to USB. The I/O pins of this FTDI cable are configured to operate at 5V. The FTDI cable is designed around an FT232RQ, which is housed in a USB A connector. The other side of the cable is terminated with a 0.1" pitch, 6-pin connector with the following pinout: RTS, RX, TX, 5V, CTS, GND (RTS is the green cable and GND is black). This cable has the same pinout and functionality...