micro:bit Cutebot Pro — ElecFreaks Robot Car
$88.00 ex GST
($96.80 inc GST)
Cutebot Pro is the version for students who have outgrown approximate. Its encoder motors are closed-loop, so the car can be told to travel a set distance or turn a set angle and actually do it — which changes the kind of problem you can set. Four line-tracking sensors instead of two mean it can read crossroads and T-junctions rather than a single line.
What's included:
Cutebot Pro car with closed-loop encoder motors and wide-grip tyres
Four-way infrared line-following sensor array
Ultrasonic distance sensor
Two rainbow lights, two headlights, a buzzer and an infrared receiver
Integrated 18650 lithium battery box
micro:bit board is not included — add a micro:bit V2 at checkout
What students practise:
Controlling distance and turning angle precisely, then measuring the error
PID line following, using four sensor readings fused into one value
Block coding in MakeCode, progressing to Python or JavaScript
Competition-style problem solving where accuracy decides the outcome
Please note: the 18650 battery is not included and cannot be shipped with the car under air freight rules. You will need a flat-top 18650 cell (3.7–4.2V) — a button-top cell will not fit. Bluetooth, infrared remote and Joystick:bit control are all supported.
micro:bit Smart Cutebot — ElecFreaks Robot
$57.00 ex GST
($62.70 inc GST)
Cutebot is the micro:bit robot car most people picture when they think of one. It is small, quick and almost entirely pre-assembled — only the batteries and the ultrasonic sensor need fitting, so a class can be driving within minutes of opening the box rather than at the end of the lesson.
What's included:
Cutebot rear-drive car with dual N20 high-speed motors
HC-SR04+ ultrasonic distance sensor
Large line-following map and user guide
Two RGB LED headlights, two NeoPixel rainbow lights and underbody clearance lamps
Two line-tracking probes, a buzzer horn and an infrared receiver
Runs on 3 x AAA batteries, not included
micro:bit board is not included — add a micro:bit V2 at checkout
What students practise:
Sequencing and speed control — the difference between full speed and gradual
Line following and obstacle avoidance using sensor thresholds
Block coding in MakeCode, progressing to Python, JavaScript or C++
Measuring, adjusting and testing rather than guessing
The arc-shaped shell takes knocks well and the motors are fully enclosed against dust, which matters for a robot that spends its life on classroom floors. A 3-pin port allows sensor expansion, and the body accepts standard building bricks. Measures 85 x 85 x 38 mm.