Jumpstart your robotics journey with the Skid Steer Robotics Kit! Designed for learners who want to build and experiment with control systems, this kit comes with everything you need to assemble your own robot. Includes free access to the eBook: Building Blocks of Robotics for guided learning and practice.
What is Skid Steer? Skid Steer is an interactive STEM PBL eBook project where you build a touchscreen-controlled minicomputer that communicates via Bluetooth. The robot uses four wheels—two on each side—to maneuver using a skid-steering system, all powered by an Arduino Uno Rev3.
Included Free eBook: Building Blocks of Robotics • Step-by-step guide to the 5 Building Blocks of Robotics • 10 beginner Arduino projects • Full instructions to build your touchscreen minicomputer
What’s Inside the STEM PBL eBook? • Comprehensive STEM content a. Commercial parts information b. 3D printable STL files (modifiable) c. Required software downloads d. Tools, equipment, and consumables e. Assembly instructions f. Programming codes g. Expected project outcomes • Arduino and Processing codes • GUI PNG files
Key Features: • Touchscreen-controlled via Bluetooth • Skid-steering wheel configuration • Arduino-compatible electronics • 3D printable components • Easy-to-source commercial parts • Simple software and code setup • Customizable GUI interface
Applications: • STEM classroom or home learning • Robotics experimentation • Templates for custom robotics designs
Learning Outcomes: • Grasp the 5 core building blocks of robotics a. Mechanical b. Electronics c. Programming d. Control systems e. Sensors and actuators • Gain confidence in Arduino coding and debugging • Learn real-world applications of skid steering • Practice 3D printing and assembly techniques • Understand remote control integration via Bluetooth • Apply logical thinking and troubleshooting in robotics • Customize interactive control systems using GUI tools
