{"product_id":"robo-raptor-performance-line-following-robot","title":"Robo Raptor - Performance Line Following Robot *PREORDER*","description":"\u003c!-- RoboRaptor — Shopify Product Description HTML  (v2 — richer dark\/light rhythm) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- =========================================================================\n     MEDIA PLACEHOLDERS: replace every  REPLACE_WITH_*  src with your RoboRaptor\n     CDN assets before publishing. Do NOT reuse RoboRover media URLs.\n     Search this file for \"TODO\" to find each spot.\n     NOTE: all styling is inline so Shopify's rich-text editor keeps it.\n     ========================================================================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ HERO ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1120 0%,#111c33 55%,#0b1120 100%); color: #fff; padding: 34px 28px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCompetition-Grade · Modular · Pre-Order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.1; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #38edff;\"\u003eRoboRaptor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f1f5f9;\"\u003eThe Modular Performance Line-Follower\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; color: #e2e8f0; max-width: 640px;\"\u003eBuilt for teams that \u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003ecompete to win\u003c\/strong\u003e. A fast SPI sensor front-end, a swappable motor-driver bay, replaceable motors, and a dual-brain socket that grows from classroom to championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fbbf24; color: #0b1120; font-weight: 800; padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003ePre-Order  €299.99 → €249.99  ·  save €50\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eEstimated shipping: \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003elate summer 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TODO: hero image\/badge --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- TODO: hero video --\u003e \u003c!-- ============================ STATS BAND (dark) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0b1120; border-radius: 14px; padding: 22px 18px; margin: 0 0 16px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(120px,1fr)); gap: 14px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #38edff;\"\u003e8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eIR sensors\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #38edff;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eBrain options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #fbbf24;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eMotor drivers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #fbbf24;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eRPM options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: #38edff;\"\u003e2S\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eLi-ion power\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ PRE-ORDER NOTICE ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ecfeff; border: 1px solid #a5f3fc; color: #0f172a; padding: 18px 20px; border-radius: 14px; margin: 0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 22px;\"\u003ePre-Order Offer — €50 Off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003eBasic Kit \u003cstrong\u003e€299.99\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003e€249.99\u003c\/strong\u003e during pre-order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThis is the first production run. Early teams get priority allocation and the launch price before it returns to standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ WHY (light) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0891b2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy RoboRaptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eEngineered to win, designed to grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuned for competition:\u003c\/strong\u003e built for professional and performance line-following events — including \u003cstrong\u003eRobotex Cyprus\u003c\/strong\u003e line-following and similar national\/international competitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, clean sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8× QRE1113 reflective array read through a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003eMCP3008 8-channel SPI ADC\u003c\/strong\u003e — consistent reads that don't choke the processor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruly modular:\u003c\/strong\u003e swap the motor driver, swap the motors, choose your RPM and tyres. Configure the robot to the track.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-brain ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e one socket, two worlds — start on the \u003cstrong\u003eKypruino \/ Robo Core+ (ATmega328P)\u003c\/strong\u003e, drop in the \u003cstrong\u003eESP32-S3 RoboBlocks brain\u003c\/strong\u003e for high performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoboBlocks-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed around the upcoming RoboBlocks ecosystem for highly configurable electronics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIts own toolkit:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dedicated RoboRaptor interactive web app with guided projects — no boring PDF manual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ MODULAR SYSTEM (dark signature) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(160deg,#0b1120,#0f1a30); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe Modular System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #fff;\"\u003eA robot you configure, not just buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; color: #cbd5e1; max-width: 640px; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eRoboRaptor is built on three swappable axes. The \u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eBasic Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e ships with a capable default — then you upgrade exactly the parts your team needs to climb the podium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- BRAIN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0e1830; border: 1px solid #243150; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 18px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #38edff; color: #0b1120; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; width: 26px; height: 26px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #38edff;\"\u003eThe Brain — dual socket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003eA single socket accepts two control boards, so the same chassis serves a first-year class and a competition team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eKypruino \/ Robo Core+ (ATmega328P)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #38edff;\"\u003eincluded.\u003c\/span\u003e Arduino-compatible, ideal for introductory robotics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eESP32-S3 RoboBlocks Brain\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #fbbf24;\"\u003eupgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e More compute, Wi-Fi, and full RoboBlocks configurability for high-performance use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- DRIVER --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0e1830; border: 1px solid #243150; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 18px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #fbbf24; color: #0b1120; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; width: 26px; height: 26px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #fbbf24;\"\u003eThe Motor-Driver Bay — replaceable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003eThe driver lives on a swappable module. Pick the controller that matches your speed, current, and control needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eDRV8874\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #38edff;\"\u003eincluded.\u003c\/span\u003e Rugged, high-current brushed driver — a strong all-round performer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eDRV8830\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #fbbf24;\"\u003ealternative.\u003c\/span\u003e Compact I²C-controlled driver for lightweight, address-controlled builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eTB9053FTG\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #fbbf24;\"\u003etop-tier upgrade.\u003c\/span\u003e Automotive-grade \u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eSPI-controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e driver with advanced diagnostics and protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- MOTORS + TYRES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0e1830; border: 1px solid #243150; border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px 18px; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #38edff; color: #0b1120; font-weight: 800; font-size: 14px; width: 26px; height: 26px; line-height: 26px; text-align: center; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 19px; color: #38edff;\"\u003eMotors \u0026amp; Tyres — selectable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003eReplaceable \u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eN20 (6 V)\u003c\/strong\u003e micro metal gear motors — choose the RPM for your strategy, then choose your grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e300 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — high torque, maximum control on tight technical tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e500 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — the balanced all-rounder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e1000 RPM\u003c\/strong\u003e — top speed for fast, open courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eCustom silicon-grip tyres\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cspan style=\"color: #fbbf24;\"\u003eadd-on.\u003c\/span\u003e Extra traction for aggressive cornering and acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 18px 0 0; font-size: 13px; color: #94a3b8;\"\u003eBrain, motor driver, motor RPM, and tyres are all \u003cstrong style=\"color: #cbd5e1;\"\u003eselectable at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e. Defaults shown; upgrades priced as add-ons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ CONFIG MATRIX (light, signature) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0891b2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eConfiguration matrix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 520px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #0b1120; color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 10px 0 0 0;\"\u003eAxis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; color: #38edff;\"\u003eIncluded (default)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 14px; border-radius: 0 10px 0 0; 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font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTyres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eCustom silicon-grip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ IN THE BOX (light) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0891b2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eIn the Basic Kit — €299.99 → €249.99 pre-order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoboRaptor chassis (multi-board PCB platform)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKypruino \/ Robo Core+ (ATmega328P)\u003c\/strong\u003e brain — default\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDRV8874\u003c\/strong\u003e motor-driver module — default\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2× replaceable \u003cstrong\u003eN20 6 V\u003c\/strong\u003e gear motors (RPM selected at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard tyres (silicon-grip set available as add-on)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8× \u003cstrong\u003eQRE1113\u003c\/strong\u003e reflective line array with \u003cstrong\u003eMCP3008\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-ch SPI ADC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToF distance sensing (VL53L0CX \/ VL53L1CX) via \u003cstrong\u003eTCA9548A\u003c\/strong\u003e I²C multiplexer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeoPixel smart RGB LEDs · IR receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2S Li-ion power — smart charger, protection, regulated buck rail, \u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/strong\u003e charging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C programming cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-start card + link to the \u003cstrong\u003eRoboRaptor web app\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; font-size: 14px; color: #64748b;\"\u003eBattery: 18650-included (if your region supports it). \u003c!-- TODO: confirm battery-included and update --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- TODO: modules \/ in-the-box video --\u003e \u003c!-- ============================ SENSING (dark) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(160deg,#0f1a30,#0b1120); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #38edff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUnder the hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 14px; color: #fff;\"\u003eThe sensing system — why it's fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003e8× QRE1113 reflective array:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide, high-resolution line array for confident tracking and sharp junction handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eMCP3008 8-channel SPI ADC:\u003c\/strong\u003e all eight sensors sampled over a dedicated high-speed SPI bus instead of tying up processor pins — clean reads at competition speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eToF distance sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e VL53L0CX \/ VL53L1CX time-of-flight sensors for obstacle and gate detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eTCA9548A I²C multiplexer:\u003c\/strong\u003e run multiple ToF sensors sharing the same address without conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #fff;\"\u003eLevel-shifted, expandable I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e logic level shifting and an I²C expander keep the platform flexible across both brain options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ PROJECTS (light) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0891b2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIn the web app\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eExample projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Run — calibrate the 8-sensor array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading the Track — live sensor + ADC visualization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Line Follow → PID tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed Runs — RPM \u0026amp; driver tuning for open courses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharp Turns \u0026amp; Junctions — handling intersections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToF Gate \u0026amp; Obstacle Detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelemetry \u0026amp; Tuning Dashboard (ESP32-S3 brain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition Mode — putting it all together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003eEach project includes starter code and tuning guidance in the interactive RoboRaptor web app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ SPECS (light grid) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0891b2; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eKey specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 12px; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e ATmega328P standard · ESP32-S3 RoboBlocks (upgrade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver:\u003c\/strong\u003e DRV8874 standard · DRV8830 \/ TB9053FTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2× N20 6 V · 300\/500\/1000 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine sensing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8× QRE1113 via MCP3008 SPI ADC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e VL53L0CX\/L1CX ToF via TCA9548A mux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e NeoPixels, IR receiver, expandable I²C\/GPIO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2S Li-ion, USB-C charge, protection + buck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTyres:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard · custom silicon-grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgramming:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C (Arduino IDE \/ PlatformIO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcosystem:\u003c\/strong\u003e upcoming RoboBlocks (2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ WEB APP (dark accent strip) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #0b1120; border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; margin: 0 0 22px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #38edff;\"\u003eRoboRaptor web app\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #cbd5e1; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 680px;\"\u003eLike the RoboRover Lab Explorer, RoboRaptor ships with its own interactive web app — guided projects, live sensor visualization, and tuning tools, all in the browser. No printed manual to lose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ PERFECT FOR + COMPAT (light) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 20px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition teams in professional \u0026amp; performance line-following events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced educational centres and university robotics labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious hobbyists who want a platform they can keep upgrading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone outgrowing entry-level robots and ready to tune for real performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArduino IDE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003ePlatformIO\u003c\/strong\u003e (Windows\/macOS\/Linux)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with common Arduino libraries (sensors, motor control, OLED, IRremote, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the upcoming \u003cstrong\u003eRoboBlocks ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e (launching 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarts on the same Kypruino\/Robo Core+ as the rest of the Robo line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ FAQ ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the Basic Kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe chassis with the Kypruino\/Robo Core+ (ATmega328P) brain, the DRV8874 driver, 2× N20 6 V motors (RPM chosen at checkout), the full 8× QRE1113 array with MCP3008 ADC, ToF distance sensing, the 2S USB-C power system, and a USB-C cable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhat can I upgrade?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe brain (ESP32-S3 RoboBlocks), the motor driver (DRV8830 or automotive TB9053FTG), motor RPM (300\/500\/1000), and custom silicon-grip tyres — all selectable at checkout.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich motor driver should a competition team pick?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eThe DRV8874 default is a strong performer. For top-tier reliability, diagnostics, and SPI control, choose the automotive-grade TB9053FTG.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDo I have to pick the ESP32-S3 brain?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eNo. The Basic Kit runs on the Kypruino\/Robo Core+. Upgrade to the ESP32-S3 RoboBlocks brain when you want more compute, Wi-Fi, and full RoboBlocks configurability.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhen does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eThis is a pre-order. Estimated shipping is late summer 2026; pre-order buyers get priority from the first production run.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin: 0 0 24px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eIs it beginner-friendly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"\u003eIt can be — on the Kypruino brain with starter projects it's approachable, while the modular upgrades let the same robot grow into a serious competition machine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ EDU VALUE (dark) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: linear-gradient(160deg,#0b1120,#0f1a30); border-radius: 16px; padding: 26px 24px; margin: 0 0 22px; border: 1px solid #1e293b;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fbbf24; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFor teachers \u0026amp; mentors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 12px; color: #fff;\"\u003eEducational value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0; color: #e2e8f0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePID control and closed-loop tuning on a real, fast platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor fusion across reflective arrays and time-of-flight sensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI, I²C, ADC, and bus multiplexing in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineering trade-offs: speed vs. torque, traction, and driver selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetition-driven, project-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ ADD-ONS (light) ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eAdd-ons (selectable)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin: 0 0 24px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESP32-S3 RoboBlocks brain upgrade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor-driver upgrade: DRV8830 or TB9053FTG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor RPM selection: 300 \/ 500 \/ 1000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom silicon-grip tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- ============================ DISCLAIMER ============================ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 8px; color: #64748b;\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #64748b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRoboRaptor is shown as a pre-production preview. 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