Elegoo Self-Balancing robot car kit (Tumbller) for Arduino STEAM project

The Tumbller robotics kit, designed by Elegoo, is an innovative robotic car kit tailored for teenagers aged 12 and older. This DIY STEAM kit offers a comprehensive hands-on experience, allowing users to explore and engage with robotics technology while stimulating their creativity and imagination.

Video 1: How to assemble and use the Tumbller robotics kit. Source: Elegoo.

Based on the Arduino platform, the Tumbller is highly customizable, enabling users to modify its functionality through Arduino IDE programming and integrate additional sensors using the reserved pins.

Image 1: The Tumbller self-balancing robot car assembled. Source: Elegoo.

The Tumbller features a range of captivating functions that enhance its interactive capabilities:

1. IR Remote Control: The car can be controlled to move forwards or backwards via an IR remote control by pressing the arrow buttons.
2. Automatic Tracking: Equipped with an ultrasonic sensor, the car can detect and follow moving objects ahead of it.
3. Obstacle Avoidance: The car is designed to detect and avoid obstacles in its path, allowing it to continue moving smoothly.
4. Bounce Mode: This mode allows the car to tilt forward with a button press and then instantly return to its upright position to maintain balance.
5. Light Mode: The Tumbller features six different colored light modes, which users can switch between to customize the car’s appearance.
6. Mobile Control: Using the ELEGOO BLE Tool APP, the Tumbller can be controlled conveniently from a mobile phone.

Image 2: The Tumbller kit comes with a detailed manual and all the necessary accessories. Source: Elegoo.

The kit comes with a well-illustrated tutorial that guides users through the assembly process and demonstrates how to utilize the car's various functions. This makes the Tumbller not only accessible for beginners, providing a valuable introduction to basic programming and robotics, but also appealing to more experienced enthusiasts who wish to customize and expand the kit's capabilities. Each component is securely protected in its packaging, and ELEGOO provides a one-year manufacturer's warranty, ensuring confidence in the quality and durability of the Tumbller.