OWI-8800 KabutoMushi
Robot (Rhinoceros Beetle) $
63.95 Availability: In Stock
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What the
heck? Okay, we’ll try to answer the obvious question, What is a KabutoMushi Robot? KabutoMushi (Rhinoceros
Beetle) Robot is an infrared remote controlled robot with caterpillar
traction. The infrared remote control handset has 8 channels, each channel
controls 4 motors: 2 motors control directional movement: forward,
backward, left and right; one motor regulates the elevating position of the
claw; lastly, the 4th motor operates the open and close dimension of the
claw. Incumbent of its Japanese name “KabutoMushi”, the Rhinoceros Beetle is tough,
durable, powerful, and has the no fear attitude. This easy-to-build kit
will provide students, teachers, and hobbyist (with little to no
experience), a fun and informative building session.
Similar robots are currently being utilized in several rescue operations.
Robots have become a useful tool to the human rescuer. Having provided
valuable information such as video images at earthquake and disaster sites
and data acquisition for the mobile tactical bomb squad, robots have proven
themselves as a valuable asset in today’s society.
With OWIKITs, you’ll find full attention to
detail, and KabutoMushi
is no exception. The body and remote controlled handset is comprised of an
elaborate set of plastic parts, hardware, motors, and circuit boards. No
soldering is required for this Intermediate Experience (Ages 10+) level
kit. The instruction manual is written to please educational instructors
and the most discriminating parents. Discovery and cranial developmental
products has enabled OWI to be a premier robotics kit provider. The user
can learn about gear structure, battery wiring, motor principles,
electronic circuits and circuit block diagrams, and mechanism of KabutoMushi. Easy to follow
instructions and step by step illustrations ensure enjoyable and successful
kit building. It’s ideal for robotic workshops, after-school
programs, special events, gifts, science enrichment camps, classroom
activities, and fun plain FUN anywhere
Specification: Movement: 2 motors for caterpillars traction, 1 motor for
claw elevation, 1 motor for open/close of claw. Control: infrared remote
control (distance approx. 3 meters), 37.8 KHz (frequency). Power Source: Main unit
“AA” x 4, Controller “AAA” x 3, batteries not
included. Remote Control: 8 channels, each channel controls 4 motors
forward and backward. Main unit size: 260 x 170 x 82mm, Controller size:
135 x 48 x 98mm. Weight on main unit: 600 gm, controller = 130gm. Battery Life: approx. 30 min
(continuous operation) Gripper Maximum Lift Weight: 65g. Piece count: 202 Maximum
Lift height of the front claw: 4 inches.
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