{"product_id":"balancebot-self-balancing-robot-kit","title":"Interactive Self Balancing Robot - BalanceBot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Interactive Self Balancing Robot is a fun and challenging STEM project that combines motion sensing, motor control, programming and 3D printing into one intelligent two wheeled robot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing a Kypruino board, an MPU 6050 gyroscope and accelerometer sensor and an L298N motor driver, the robot continuously measures its tilt and automatically adjusts its wheels to stay upright. It performs 200 balance corrections per second, while the onboard NeoPixel LEDs and buzzer provide visual and audio feedback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for makers and students with some electronics experience, this project introduces robotics, sensor fusion, feedback control and motor tuning through a fun and practical STEM build.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for makers, students, robotics enthusiasts, workshops and advanced STEM education.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutomatic Self Balancing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Continuously adjusts its wheels to maintain an upright position.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMPU 6050 Motion Sensor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measures tilt and movement using a gyroscope and accelerometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmart Feedback Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uses sensor fusion and PD control for real time balancing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractive LED \u0026amp; Sound Feedback:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onboard NeoPixel LEDs and buzzer indicate balance, calibration and operating status.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEM Learning Project:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Combines coding, robotics, motion sensing, motor control and 3D printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Self Balancing Robotics STEM Project \u0026amp; 3D Printing Design.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMain Board:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kypruino Compatible Board.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotion Sensor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MPU 6050 3-Axis Gyroscope \u0026amp; Accelerometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Driver:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual Motor Controller 2A L298N.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TT DC Gear Motor with Dual Ended Shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2× TT Motor Wheels.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommunication Interface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I2C, MPU 6050.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PWM (D5), Direction (D10, D11).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotion Sensor Interface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I2C (A4 to SDA, A5 to SCL).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onboard Button B (D6).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSound:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onboard Buzzer (D9).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Onboard NeoPixel RGB LEDs (D8).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalance Update Rate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200Hz.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PD Feedback Controller with Complementary Filter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic motor shutdown when tilt exceeds 25°.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2× 9V Batteries, Parallel Connection, (\u003cstrong\u003enot included\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgramming Interface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e USB Type C.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShell Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3D Printed Self Balancing Robot Frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Automatic balancing, tilt detection, position correction, sensor calibration, interactive LED feedback, sound alerts and safety cut off.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e STEM education, coding, electronics, robotics, motion sensing, control systems and 3D printing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobot Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~290×78×65mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~190g.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete Kit Includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/arduino\/products\/kypruino-uno-v0-8\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKypruino Compatible Board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/sensors\/products\/mpu-6050\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMPU 6050 Gyro \u0026amp; Accelerometer IMU\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/modules\/products\/dual-motor-controller-2a\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDual Motor Controller 2A L298N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/gears-motors-servos-accessories\/products\/tt-motor-smart-wheels-chassis-robot-gear-motor-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTT \u003c\/span\u003eGear Motor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/gears-motors-servos-accessories\/products\/tt-motor-smart-wheels-chassis-robot-gear-motor-kit\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTT Motor Wheel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e2x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/components\/products\/battery-9v-case-holder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9V Battery Holder Case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/cables-wires\/products\/dupont-wires-kit-10cm-30pcs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMale to Female Dupont Wires 10cm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/cables-wires\/products\/copy-of-dupont-wires-kit-20cm-30pcs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMale to Female Dupont Wires 20cm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/cables-wires\/products\/copy-of-dupont-wires-kit-20cm-30pcs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMale to Male Dupont Wires 20cm\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/collections\/cables-wires\/products\/usb-type-c-cable-98cm-usb-a-to-usb-c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSB Type C Cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1x 3D Printed Robot Frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProject Resources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/RoboCY\/KypruinoSTEM_Projects\/tree\/main\/09-balance-bot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSource Code \u0026amp; 3D Printing Files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/blogs\/blog\/kypruino-self-balancing-robot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep by Step Project Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🤖 Self balancing robotics projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚖️ Motion sensing and balance control experiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚙️ Motor control and feedback system development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔧 Microcontroller and robotics prototyping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎓 Arduino \u0026amp; STEM education projects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobot frame color may vary slightly from the images shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires assembly, Arduino IDE programming and basic motor control knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe robot must remain still during initial gyroscope calibration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo matching 9V batteries are used in parallel to power the robot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe balancing parameters can be customized in the source code for different motor responses and weight distributions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest the robot on a flat surface away from edges and obstacles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFull project instructions, wiring diagram, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/RoboCY\/KypruinoSTEM_Projects\/tree\/main\/09-balance-bot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esource code and 3D printing files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are available in our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/blogs\/blog\/kypruino-self-balancing-robot\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct appearance and 3D printed part colors may vary slightly from the images shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ROBO CY","offers":[{"title":"Complete Project Kit","offer_id":57547683725636,"sku":null,"price":62.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3D Printed Design Kit","offer_id":57547683758404,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Electronics Kit","offer_id":57547683791172,"sku":null,"price":56.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/7154\/6227\/files\/Self_Balancing_Robot.jpg?v=1792737724","url":"https:\/\/robo.com.cy\/products\/balancebot-self-balancing-robot-kit","provider":"ROBO CY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}