Make your own super-affordable and super-expandable Arduino-based robot. As seen in the February 2012 Popular Mechanics Magazine!

PM's Build your First Robot (BYFR) chassis kit includes all body parts: top and bottom decks, servo mounts, and fasteners (screws, nuts, and washers). Assembles in under 15 minutes. You must add your own servos, wheels, Arduino microcontroller, solderless breadboard, wiring, and other electronics.

See Build Your First Robot for complete building instructions. Be sure to get the updated parts list on robotoid.com.

The BYFR chassis kit contains the following:

• 7" x 5" bottom deck, with wheel well cutouts for the drive wheels.
• 7" × 5" top deck.
• Servo mounts (2).
• 90° plastic L brackets, for attaching the servo mounts to the bottom deck.
• 4-40 machine screws and nuts, for attaching the servos and servo mounts.
• Deck risers consisting of: (4) standoffs with matching machine screws.
• Skids consisting of: (2) 6-32 × 3/4" machine screws, (4) 6-32 hex nuts, (2) 6-32 acorn (cap) nuts.
• Mounting hardware for Arduino Uno (or compatibles) microcontroller board, consisting of (8) 4-40 machine screws, (4) plastic washers, and (4) nylon threaded standoffs.

Your kit of chassis hardware may vary slightly from that shown in the photograph, as we refine and improve BYFR.
We strive to get you the best parts at the best price.

Note! Servo motors, wheels, breadboard, piezo speaker, Arduino microcontroller, wiring, switches and other electronics are NOT included. You may purchase these from numerous online retailers. See the updated parts list for details.

Colors: Black, dark blue, red.

As seen in SERVO Magazine! Make your own super-affordable and super-expandable Arduino-based robot.

Includes all body parts: top and bottom decks, servo mounts, and chassis hardware. Assembles in under 15 minutes. Just add your own servos, wheels, Arduino microcontroller, and other electronics.

The double-decker ArdBot measures 7" in diameter, and is made of 1/4" expanded PVC plastic. Plenty of room to grow, with over 60 square inches of usable mounting space (you can even add a third deck for another 30+ square inches!). Add sensors and other accessories in a flash.

The ArdBot chassis kit contains the following:

• 7" diameter bottom deck, with wheel well cutouts for the drive wheels.
• 7" × 5" top deck.
• Servo mounts (2).
• 90° plastic L brackets, for attaching the servo mounts to the bottom deck.
• 4-40 machine screws and nuts, for attaching the servos and servo mounts.
• Deck risers consisting of: (4) standoffs with matching machine screws.
• Skids consisting of: (2) 6-32 × 3/4" machine screws, (4) 6-32 hex nuts, (2) 6-32 acorn (cap) nuts.

Note! Servo motors, wheels, breadboard, and Arduino microcontroller are NOT included. You may purchase these from numerous online retailers, such as Sparkfun, Jameco, and Pololu.

Extra ArdBot top decks are available if you need to add a third deck, or replace an existing one. Options include standard deck and drilled for standard servo (for a sensor turret or gripper).

Expansion unlimited!
ArdBot fully configured with feeler bumpers, line-following sensors,
infrared proximity sensor, and ultrasonic distance ranger. See the
articles in SERVO Magazine for construction and programming details!

Colors: Black, dark blue, red.

These are extra or replacement top decks for the ArdBot chassis. Select from Standard or Servo. Color: Dark blue (Colors shown in the illustrations are approximate. Colors match the ArdBot.)

Here's the BeginnerBot, as seen in SERVO Magazine. Build your own expandable robot with super affordable parts! You can construct the basic BeginnerBot with about $20 in motors, wheels, and switches for manual control.

This chassis kit includes all body parts: base deck, control panel, and hardware. The kit Assembles in under 20 minutes using a screwdriver and small wrench. Add your own Tamiya motors, wheels, and other electronics. See the August issue of SERVO Magazine for full assembly instructions.

The BeginnerBot measures 6" across, and is made of 1/4" expanded PVC plastic. A separate control panel is constructed from acrylic plastic, and can double as a second deck as you move from switch control to full electronic control.

The BeginnerBot chassis kit contains the following:

• 6" diameter deck, with holes drills for motors and other hardware.
• 6" × 4" control panel, which can double as a second deck when you're ready to expand the robot.
• 4-40 machine screws and nuts, for attaching the motors.
• Control panel standoff hardware
• Skid and wire hold down clamps, and other parts to complete the basic kit.

Note! Motors, wheels, switches, wire, breadboard, and other electronics are NOT included. You may purchase these from numerous online retailers, such as Sparkfun, Jameco, and Pololu. Or you may have these alreaqdy in your parts bin.

"Phase 2" of the BeginnerBot, with optional electronic control and mini breadboard added.
Expansion unlimited!

SKU Number:KIT575

Price:	$14.95
Base color	RedDark blueBlack 1124:+:0,1125:+:0,1126:+:0
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The base is drilled and cut using precision CNC (computer numerically controlled) equipment. We use sturdy but lightweight 6mm thick (about 1/4") rigid expanded PVC plastic -- the base can support several pounds, yet it weighs just a few ounces.

A variety of pre-drilled holes are provided for mounting motors*, battery holders, sensors, microcontrollers, standoffs for additional "decks", and other components, and you can readily drill additional holes as needed.

(*Holes are drilled on each side to accommodate our exclusive flange-style servo bracket. Use these brackets to instantly mount R/C servos to your robot base!)

Available in black or marine (dark) blue. The cutouts will accommodate wheels up to about 2 3/4" in diameter, or larger if the motor shaft is away from the surface of the base.

Buy two of these bases to assemble a "double decker" multi-level robot. Or, combine, with our 7" diameter round base as the second level. Both of these bases are drilled to match holes for standoffs.

SKU Number:KIT185

Price:	$8.95
Color	Dark BlueBlack 515:+:0,524:+:0
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You can stack several of these discs to create multiple "decks" for your robot. Unlike metal or most other plastics, these PVC discs add little weight of their own. You can stack 4, 5, and even more discs to create a multiple topping 'bot! (Though we recommend no more than three decks, to minimize the chance of the robot tipping over.)

The bases are available in several diameters, to suit most any tabletop robot design: 10 centimeters (a shade less than 4", ideal for mini-sumo), 5", 6", 7", and 8", with pre-drilled mounting holes. The center hole is 3/8" diameter; there are 12 equally-spaced 1/8" diameter holes 1/2" from the outside rim of the disc (1/4" for the 10 cm and 5" discs). You can, of course, drill additional holes as needed.

Available in black or marine (dark) blue.

SKU Number:KIT190

Color	Dark BlueBlackRed 366:+:0,373:+:0,1109:+:0
Diameter	10 centimeters ($4.00)5" ($5.75)6" ($7.25)7" ($8.95)8" ($10.45) 469:=:4,375:=:5.75,376:=:7.25,377:=:8.95,1110:=:10.45
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These brackets can be mounted most anywhere on the base of your robot. The brackets can also serve double-duty as "risers" for double-deck robots.

The brackets are precision drilled and cut, and are available in a variety of colors. Be sure to pick the color you want. Made with durable but lightweight expanded rigid PVC plastic. Dimensions: 3 3/8" wide by 1 1/4" tall.

Now you can sturdily mount
your servos anywhere!

For each bracket we include two 90-degree angle gussets that secure the bracket to your robot base. These angle gussets are made of nearly unbreakable black high density polyethylene. All very light, but extremely strong! Mounting hardware is included, so you can use these brackets right out of the packaging.

Example mounting on a robot base.

You get a pair of servo brackets, four angle gussets, and a set of 4-40 hardware. Buy several pairs for all your robots!

For a ready-to-go-solution, the hole spacings of the brackets match our 7" base with wheel cutouts, so you don't have to drill a thing. Is this cool or what?!
SKU Number:SRVMT-203

Price:	$3.95
Color	Dark BlueBlackRedYellowGreen (limited qty)Purple (limited qty) 503:+:0,511:+:0,509:+:0,506:+:0,505:+:0,507:+:0
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The bracket measures just 2 3/8" wide (slightly more than the servo itself) and 1 7/8" high.

You can mount these brackets most anywhere on the base of your robot. The brackets can also serve double-duty as "risers" for double-deck robots.

Precision drilled and cut, these brackets are available in a variety of colors. Be sure to pick the color you want. Made with durable but lightweight expanded rigid PVC.

For each bracket we include a 90-degree angle gusset that secures the bracket to your robot base. The angle gusset is made of lightweight black high density polyethylene, and is nearly unbreakable. Mounting hardware is included!

You get a pair of servo brackets, two angle gussets, and a set of 4-40 hardware.
SKU Number:SRVMT-204

Price:	$3.95
Color	Dark BlueBlackRedYellowGreen (limited qty) 543:+:0,551:+:0,549:+:0,546:+:0,545:+:0
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Here's the BeginnerBot, as seen in SERVO Magazine. Build your own expandable robot with super affordable parts! You can construct the basic BeginnerBot with about $20 in motors, wheels, and switches for manual control.

This chassis kit includes all body parts: base deck, control panel, and hardware. The kit Assembles in under 20 minutes using a screwdriver and small wrench. Add your own Tamiya motors, wheels, and other electronics. See the August issue of SERVO Magazine for full assembly instructions.

The BeginnerBot measures 6" across, and is made of 1/4" expanded PVC plastic. A separate control panel is constructed from acrylic plastic, and can double as a second deck as you move from switch control to full electronic control.

The BeginnerBot chassis kit contains the following:

• 6" diameter deck, with holes drills for motors and other hardware.
• 6" × 4" control panel, which can double as a second deck when you're ready to expand the robot.
• 4-40 machine screws and nuts, for attaching the motors.
• Control panel standoff hardware
• Skid and wire hold down clamps, and other parts to complete the basic kit.

Note! Motors, wheels, switches, wire, breadboard, and other electronics are NOT included. You may purchase these from numerous online retailers, such as Sparkfun, Jameco, and Pololu. Or you may have these alreaqdy in your parts bin.

"Phase 2" of the BeginnerBot, with optional electronic control and mini breadboard added.
Expansion unlimited!

SKU Number:KIT575

Price:	$12.95
Base color	RedDark blueBlack 1133:+:0,1134:+:0,1135:+:0
Quantity: