New stuff always comes in handy. We are regularly hunting for new kits, shields, modules, actuators, sensors, batteries and present them to you. As long as we find something interesting or useful, we let you know in our posts on IntoRobotics, so you don’t need to search for them.
Now it’s time for some fresh kits, electronics, frames and batteries for a designer’s toolbox.
Kits
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littleBits Gizmos and Gadgets Kit
Gizmos and Gadgets Kit is a distinctive building kit, suitable for kids and anyone whose love the power of magnets. The kit contains 15 littleBits modules and tools to make a multitude of projects such as mobile robots.Available at Sparkfun, priced $199.95.
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Advanced Kit for Raspberry Pi 2 (Windows 10 IoT Compatible)
Available at DfRobot, priced $169.00.
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SainSmart 37 in 1 Sensor Modul Kit + UNO R3 ATmega328P for Arduino Compatible & RPI
A collection of 37 sensors to experiment electronics with Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
Available at SainSmart, priced $32.99.
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Pan/Tilt Kit for Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor
A pan and tilt camera kit for Raspberry Pi.
Available at RobotPark, priced $49.56.
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Raspberry Pi 2 Accessory Kit
This is a SparkFun kit with control pushbuttons, LEDs and several other components for Raspberry Pi 2.
Available at SparkFun, priced $49.95.
Electronics
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MinIMU-9 v5 Gyro, Accelerometer, and Compass (LSM6DS33 and LIS3MDL Carrier)
Pololu packs an LSM6DS33 3-axis gyro and 3-axis accelerometer, and an LIS3MDL 3-axis magnetometer sensor on this little board called MinIMU-9. The sensor is designed to calculate the orientation using measurements for rotation, acceleration, and magnetic.
Available at Pololu, priced $15.95.
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AltIMU-10 v5 Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass, and Altimeter (LSM6DS33, LIS3MDL, and LPS25H Carrier)
AltIMU-10 is a more featured version of the MinIMU-9 sensor. Pololu adds an LPS25H digital barometer sensor beside the LSM6DS33 3-axis gyro and 3-axis accelerometer, and an LIS3MDL 3-axis magnetometer sensor.
Available at Pololu, priced $22.95.
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2.4G SE8R01 SMD Wireless Transceiver Module Similar with NRF24L01 for DIY (2PCS)
SE8R01 is a wireless transceiver module that should be used in pairs and suitable for wireless control of your smart home or robot.
Available at DX, priced $2.59.
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3.5″ Primary Display for Raspberry Pi A+/B+/2
This is a 3.5″ TFT LCD display with resistive touch for Raspberry Pi.
Available at RobotShop, priced $69.00.
Frames
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TL250C 250mm Quadcopter FPV Carbon Frame
TL250C is a small size FPV frame kit made of Carbon Fiber material.
Available at RobotShop, priced $45.99.
Battery
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Power Patrol 6 Volt 4.5 Ah Sealed Lead Acid Battery (SLA0905)
The Power Patrol battery is rechargeable and weight 1.5 pounds.
Available at SuperDroidRobots, priced $9.79.