The Running Microbug Kit from Velleman gives users the chance to make an attractive bright coloured bug-shaped miniature robot. Always hungry for light, it will constantly run towards it in a bug-like behaviour.
A really great gift for the budding robotics enthusiast
Features two open chassis sub-miniature motors
Adjustable light sensitivity to work in almost any light condition
LED eyes to indicate driving direction
Bug stops in total darkness
Suitable for beginners
Dimensions 100(L) x 60(W)mm
Velleman MK127
Requires 2x 1.5V AAA batteries (not included).
Please note: This is a self-assembly kit and requires soldering.
Q. Is the soldering tricky. I have a solder iron, could help my great nephew but I am an inexperienced solderer!
Gill
A. Hi Gill, thank you for your question. This kit is designed for the beginner and should not have many parts to solder. It should be a fairly simple kit to make.
A. Hi David, thank you for your question. This needs to be soldered.
Reviews
Loved it
Reviewed by: ROBERT WALTERS - 06 December 2018
Had great fun assembling the kit, and great fun adjusting the pots to get it moving as it should. Had to lock the cat out he thought it was something to eat.
