micro: Maqueen Plus is an advanced version of micro:Maqueen Lite (4.0), which is more powerful and intelligent. Optimized with better power management and larger capacity power supply, it can be perfectly compatible with HuskyLens AI Vision Sensor, which makes it an accessible AI robot teaching tool. In addition, micro:Maqueen Plus comes with a larger and more stable chassis, more built-in functions and more expansion ports, it is not only suitable for classroom teaching, but also can be suitable for after-school extended exercises and robot competitions.
(Note: This product include micro: Maqueen Plus,Gravity: HUSKYLENS, micro:bit board V2, batteries is not included.)
What is micro: Maqueen Series?
micro: Maqueen launched by DFRobot is a series of educational robot products for primary and secondary school programming. It includes a cost-effective “Lite”version, a powerful “Plus” version, and rich peripherals such as “Mechanic”. You can choose different versions and peripherals based on your needs.
Selection Guide for micro:Maqueen series
Name | micro: Maqueen Lite | micro: Maqueen Plus |
Power supply |
3 AAA Batteries or CR123A Lithium battery (600~800mA) |
18650 Li-ion battery (2300mA~2500mA) |
Charging circuit | × | √ |
Power display | × | √ |
Encoder and PID control | × | √ |
Support for installing Huskylens AI camera | × | √ |
Support for line-tracking sensor calibration | √ | √ |
Support for analog reading of line-tracking sensor | × | √ |
Number of line-tracking sensor | 2 | 6 |
Number of IO expansion port | 4 | 12 |
Number of servo port | 2 | 3 |
Number of mechanic expansion thread | 2 | 16 |
Motor rated rotation speed | 133 rpm | 260 rpm |
LED color | Red LED | Large size RGB LED with 7 colors |
Ultrasonic Model | H-SR04 | DFRobot high-quality URM10 ultrasonic sensor |
Continuous usage time with Huskylens | 30min | 180min |
Standard continuous usage time | 8h | 24h |
Come with line-tracking map | × | √ |
Onboard IR receiver and buzzer | √ | √ |
Onboard WS2812 RGB LED | √ | × |
Application Scenario | Entry level classroom teaching | Intermediate level teaching, after school workshop, robot competition |
What makes micro:Maqueen Plus so powerful?
High Capacity Lithium Battery
Competition-level Sensors
Rich Extension Interfaces
High Speed Metal Motor
• 260 RPM high speed metal motor; higher travel speed and well suitable for robot competitions.
Motor with Encoder and PID Control
Abundant Configurations
Large and Stable
A larger size and more stable chassis than micro: Maqueen Lite, which is available for combining with more accessories.