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ELECFREAKS micro:bit XGO Rider Kit

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ELECFREAKS micro:bit XGO Rider Kit

USD 299.00

In Stock (15 available)

About this Product

The micro:bit XGO-Rider is a palm-sized, programmable bipedal robot designed for STEM education, robotics learning, and entertainment. It combines wheel-driven agility with jointed-leg movement using 4.5kg.cm all-metal magnetic encoder serial bus servos for leg joints and high-efficiency FOC (Field Oriented Control) outer-rotor brushless hub motors for the drive wheels. Powered by an ESP32 lower controller, the XGO-Rider integrates a 6-axis IMU sensor to maintain real-time self-balancing and terrain adaptability. The driver board features onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a Type-C fast-charging port, and DIP switches. It fully supports graphical programming via MakeCode and MicroBlocks, Python scripting, and mobile app control via Bluetooth, making it a versatile platform for exploring robotics kinematics and wireless control.

Features

Wheel-Legged Hybrid Locomotion: Combines 360° omnidirectional wheel maneuvering with articulated leg movements for balance and complex postures.
FOC Brushless Hub Motors: Integrated control circuitry with magnetic encoders delivering up to 2 kg·cm peak torque.
All-Metal Servo Joints: Dual-axis serial bus servos with 360° magnetic encoders and metal gears for precise joint control.
ESP32 & IMU Core: Onboard ESP32-WROVER-B microcontroller (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) paired with a 6-axis IMU for self-balancing dynamic posture control.
3+ Hour Extended Battery Life: Powered by a 2S 1400mAh 18500 lithium battery pack for extended classroom or lab sessions.
Multiple Programming & Control Options: Supports MakeCode, MicroBlocks, and Python, alongside control via the XGO mobile app or Joystick:bit V2.

What's Included

  • 1 × XGO-Rider Robot Body
  • 1 × Rider Adapter Board (for mounting micro:bit)
  • 1 × USB Type-C Cable
  • 1 × USB Data Cable
  • 1 × Screwdriver Set & Hardware Pack
  • 1 × User / Quick Start Guide

Specifications

The micro:bit XGO Rider operates on a master-slave controller architecture, using an edge-connected micro:bit board for high-level user code and an ESP32 adapter board for low-level IMU balancing loop calculation and motor/servo driving

Product ModelEF08417
Target ControllerBBC micro:bit V1 / V2 (Not included)
Lower ControllerESP32-WROVER-B Module (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)
Dimensions202 mm × 150 mm × 146 mm
Product Weight600 g
Joint Servo Motors6V 4.5kg.cm Steel Gear 360° Magnetic Encoded Dual-Axis TTL Serial Servos
Wheel Drive Motors8.4V Magnetic Encoded Outer-Rotor Brushless FOC Hub Motors (Rated 0.1 N·m)
IMU SensorIntegrated 6-Axis Motion/Gyroscope Sensor
Audio SensorOnboard MEMS Digital Microphone
Battery & Runtime2S 18500 1400 mAh Lithium Battery (~3+ Hours Runtime)
Charging InterfaceUSB Type-C
Programming EnvironmentsMakeCode, MicroBlocks, Python, XGO Mobile App