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BSA Starter Bundle

 BSA Starter Bundle

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  • VEX Protobot
  • PIC Microcontroller
  • Limit Switch Kit
  • Ultrasonic Range Finder
  • Bumper Switch
  • Line Tracker Kit
  • LED Indicator Pack
  • 7.2V Robot Battery 2000 mAh
  • VEX Smart Charger

BSA Robotics Merit Badge Bundle

P/N: 276-2200

This bundle contains everything needed to build a fully functional, autonomous-only robot that meets all of the requirements for the Robotics Merit Badge. The included VEX Protobot Robot Kit contains over 300 parts and pieces and instructions which can be used to build the VEX Protobot, the VEX Tumbler, or some creation of your own!

  • Microcontroller, motors, gears, wheels and chassis components.
  • Included sensors give feedback and can control robot actions.
  • Tools, hardware, batteries and charger included.

The BSA Robotics Merit Badge Bundle includes a 30-day trial of the easyC and ROBOTC programming software packages. Purchase a bundle with software for the full version of one of these packages.

Product Name P/N: Availability Price Qty
BSA Robotics Merit Badge Bundle (with 30 day free trial software) 276-2200
In stock
$299.99
BSA Robotics Merit Badge Bundle (with easyC full license) 276-2225
In stock
$324.99
BSA Robotics Merit Badge Bundle (with ROBOTC full license) 276-2226
In stock
$324.99

Robotics Merit Badge

VEX Robotics is proud be a partner with the Boy Scouts of America on the Robotics Merit Badge. Boy Scouts now have the opportunity to earn a merit badge while learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Merit Badge Requirements:

  • Discuss safety needs as they relate to robots and robotics.
  • Learn about and discuss the robotics industry.
  • Learn about and discuss different fields of robotics.
  • Design, build, program and test a robot.
  • Demonstrate your robot and show your engineering notebook.
  • Attend or learn about different robotics competitions.
  • Learn about and discuss careers in robotics.

Visit the Robotics Merit Badge Resource Center for more information on the Robotics Merit Badge.

Technical Specifications

Kit Contents Protobot Kit Contents

Motion
  • (4)2-Wire Motor 269
  • (21)Shaft Collar
  • (4)Shaft, 2" Long
  • (6)Shaft, 3" Long
  • (1)Shaft, 4" Long
  • (20)Bearing Flat
  • (4)Gear, 12-tooth
  • (4)Gear, 36-tooth
  • (6)Gear, 60-tooth
  • (2)Gear, 84-tooth
  • (4)Large VEX Wheel (5" dia)
  • (4)Medium VEX Wheel (4" dia)
  • (4)Small VEX Wheel (2.75" dia)

Metal
  • (2)Bar, 25-hole
  • (1)Plate, 5 x 15 hole
  • (2)Chassis Bumper (15-hole)
  • (4)Chassis Rail (16-hole)
  • (2)C-Channel, 1x2x1x15 hole
  • (1)C-Channel, 1x2x1x25 hole

Hardware
  • (54)Screw, 8-32 x 1/4" Long
  • (15)Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" Long
  • (12)Screw, 8-32 x 1/2" Long
  • (2)Screw, 8-32 x 3/4" Long
  • (10)Screw, 6-32 x 1/4" Long
  • (8)Screw, 6-32 x 1/2" Long
  • (34)Nut, 8-32 Keps
  • (4)Standoff, 3" Long
  • (4)Standoff, 2" Long
  • (6)Standoff, 1" Long
  • (4)Standoff, 1/2" Long
  • (12)Shaft Spacer, Thin (4.6mm)
  • (2)Shaft Spacer, Thick (8mm)
  • (100)Zip Tie, 4" Long
  • (50)Bearing Pop-Rivet

Equipment
  • (1)Tool, Allen Wrench Small (5/64")
  • (1)Tool, Allen Wrench Large (3/32")
  • (1)Tool, VEX Open-Ended Wrench
  • (1)Tool, Nut Starter
  • (1)Manual, Protobot & Tumbler

Electrical
  • (1) 7.2V Robot Battery 2000 mAh
  • (1) Smart Charger w/ Power Cord
  • (4)Motor Controller 29
  • (1)VEX Battery Holder (7.2V - AA 6x)
  • (1)Cable, PWM Extension, 12"


Logic
  • (3) Red LED Indicators
  • (3) Green LED Indicators
  • (2) Yellow LED Indicators

Microcontroller Kit Contents
  • (1) PIC Microcontroller V0.5
  • (5) Jumpers

Programming Hardware Kit Contents
Downloads & Docs Quick Start Guide for Protobot & Tumbler
 

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