The Solarbotics Brutusbot is a robust, hackable, mobile tank platform, designed to be a solid base for your mobile projects.

It can be used to mount your microcontroller of choice whether it being an Arduino, Freeduino, PICAXE-28 Project Board, or you could always go with direct radio control to a motor driver, like the Solarbotics Compact motor driver or CMDR shield to drive the Tamiya twin motor gearbox.

Features:

• Rugged blue anodized aluminum chassis with skid plate and laser-engraved artwork
• Grippy rubber treads to get over the toughest obstacles
• Customizable twin motor gearbox that supports two different configurations: high speed for indoor or consistent surface environments, or high torque for shag rugs and outdoor madness
• Clear acrylic top with cutouts for mounting a sensor sweeping servo and passing through wiring for a clean look
• Acrylic color can even be easily be changed with plastic spray paint to modify its look and feel, protective paper has been left on acrylic for your own customization
• Includes cutouts for SAFE (Solarbotics Arduino Freeduino Enclosure) mounting to protect your electronics in off-road environments
• 6-cell ‘AA’ Battery Pack, provides 9V to motors when using 1.5V alkalines and 7.2V when using rechargeables
• Brutusbot Armor Enhancement Kit also available to further mod your tank
• 18.3 x 11 x 5.7cm (7.25 x 4.33 x 2.24″)

Included in the kit:

• Tamiya Twin Motor Gearbox Kit
• Tamiya Tread Kit
• 6-cell ‘AA’ Battery Pack with 2.1mm Barrel Jack
• Velcro mounting strap to hold battery pack in place
• Anodized Blue Aluminum chassis
• Acrylic Top Plate with 1 1/4″ Aluminum hex standoffs and 4-40 x 3/8″ mounting hardware