# Introduction to  Cutebot

## Introduction
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ELECFREAKS  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r) is a rear-drive smart car driven by dual high speed motors. 

There are many on-board equipments on the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r) including ultrasonic sensor and distance sensor, two RGB LED headlights and clearance lamps on the bottom, two line-tracking probes, an active buzzer as the horn and so on! Let's drive your first smart car!

## Characteristics
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- Rear-drive high speed motors featuring strong power.
- Tiny structure with an arc shape featuring crashproof and confortable feel. 
- Only batteries and ultrasonic sensor need to be assembled featuring easy installation.

## Pictures
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![](./images/cutebot_01_01.jpg)

## Parameters
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|Items |Parameter|
|:-:|:-:|
|Working Voltage| 3.5V — 5V |
| Dimension |85.68mm X 85.34mm X 38.10mm|
|Infrared Control|Connect to P16|
|RGB Headlights|2 x RGB|
|Rainbow LED|2 x RainbowLED connect to P15|
| Connection |IIC Port(P19,P20)、Servo Port(S1, S2)、Ultrasonic Port、P1、P2(GVS lead-out)|
| Motor Type |GA12-N20 DC micro gear deceleration motor(300 RPM)|
| Ultrasonic Sensor Type |HC-SR04(2cm-400cm Contactless distance detection, precision ±1.5mm)|

## Main Modules Introduction
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Ultrasonic connection and micro:bit IIC port are placed in the front part of the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r).

![](./images/cutebot_01_02.jpg)


Two full color RGB lights controlled by the expansion board are placed on both side of the front part. 

![](./images/cutebot_01_03.jpg)


An expansion board for 3x AA batteries is placed in the right above part of the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r).

![](./images/cutebot_01_04.jpg)

The IIC port and Servo Port(S1, S2), P1,P2 IO connections are equipped in the battery expansion board.

![](./images/cutebot_01_05.jpg)

The infrared probes connecting to P16 port of the micro:bit are placed on the tail part of the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r).

![](./images/cutebot_01_06.jpg)

The master switch are placed besides the infrared probes and with on/off status showing by the LED.

![](./images/cutebot_01_07.jpg)

The two wheels on both side are driven by DC micro gear deceleration motors(300 RPM).

![](./images/cutebot_01_08.jpg)


The two line-tracking probes connecting to P13&P14 on the micro:bit are used to detect the black line and its edges.

![](./images/cutebot_01_09.jpg)


A universal wheel is placed in the front bottom of the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r), an all-direction drive can be realized by the different speed of the left and right wheels. 

![](./images/cutebot_01_10.jpg)


The two full color  Rainbow LEDs programmed by  Rainbow LED connecting to P15 on the micro:bit are placed on both bottom side of the  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r) and can be used as the clearance lamps or others.

![](./images/cutebot_01_11.jpg)
## Components list
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- 1 x  [Cutebot](https://shop.elecfreaks.com/products/elecfreaks-micro-bit-smart-cutebot-kit-without-micro-bit-board?_pos=1&_sid=4c6909119&_ss=r) car
- 1 x Battery Holder
- 1 x HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor
- 1 x Line-tracking Map
- 1 x Brochure

## Files
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## FAQ
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