Funduino Calle Chassis for Calliope mini V3 - Mobile Robot

Note: To use "Calle", a Calliope Mini 3 microcontroller is also required. It is not included and must be purchased separately.

Calle – Robot Platform for Calliope Mini V3

The perfect mobile robot for your computer science and technology classes!

Enrich your computer science and technology classes with Calle, a small, compact, and affordable mobile robot for the Calliope mini V3. This innovative tool motivates students to try out their coding experiments on a mobile platform while playfully acquiring fundamental programming skills.

Why use Calle in the classroom?

Educational value: “Calle” enables teachers to explain complex concepts in computer science and robotics in an understandable and practical way. Students can program the robot, avoid obstacles, follow lines, and even integrate colorful light signals into their projects. These practical applications promote an intuitive understanding of algorithms and logic.

Motivation through interactivity: Nothing is more motivating than directly applying theoretical knowledge. Calle is easy to program and can be set in motion immediately. Beginners can use pre-made program blocks without any programming knowledge. At school, two groups can compete against each other in a “driving battle” while learning in a playful way.

Easy start: Calle is designed so that no soldering or complicated wiring is necessary. The Calliope mini V3 is simply plugged in, and the robot is ready to use. This reduces preparation time in class and enables a quick start to practical work.

Technical highlights and teaching materials
• Programming with MakeCode and Open Roberta: Enables intuitive, graphical programming specially developed for classroom use.
• Integrated sensors: Two IR line sensors, an ultrasonic distance sensor, and six RGB LEDs offer numerous possibilities for exciting projects.
• Plug and play: No soldering, no wiring - the Calliope mini is simply plugged into the robot and powered through it.
• Powerful hardware: Quiet and powerful metal gear motors ensure reliable movement.

Included in delivery
• Robot chassis board with connector for Calliope mini V3
• 1 ultrasonic sensor
• 2 drive wheels
• Battery adapter for 9V batteries
• Extensive documentation and example projects for a quick start
NO Calliope microcontroller included!

With Calle, you can make your computer science and technology classes more exciting and practice-oriented. Foster your students’ creativity and technical understanding with this versatile and user-friendly mobile robot.

Technical details
Ultrasonic sensor (for Obstacle Avoidance mode “collision avoidance”)
2 infrared line-following modules (for Line Tracking mode “line follower”)
6 WS2812 LEDs on the top of the board (e.g. for status indication, “flashing”)
2 LEDs pointing in the direction of travel
12 externally usable pins (SDA, SCL, C18, C17, C16, C13, P1, P0, C4, C7, C6, C10) (C20 = SDA, C19 = SCL)
Control using N20 motors via the Calliope’s internal motor driver
2 drive wheels and 1 ball caster as a spacer

Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions: approx.19 (L) x 9.3 (W) x 6 (H) cm
Weight: 135g (without controller and power source)