The Magician Chassis is a two-wheel-drive robot chassis kit for Arduino, micro:bit and Raspberry Pi projects, with two 1:48 gear motors, wheels and a rear omni caster. It includes a wheel encoder kit for measuring wheel movement, a 4xAA battery holder with leads, and plastic plates with many mounting holes for controllers and sensors. The assembled chassis measures 4.33 x 6.89 x 3.15 inches (110 x 175 x 80 mm) and an illustrated manual is included.
Key Features
- Two 1:48 gear motors, 6VDC max, 90±10 rpm no load
- Wheel encoder kit for speed and distance feedback
- Plastic rims with solid rubber tires plus rear omni wheel
- Two plastic plates with many mounting holes
- Holders for IR sensor, ultrasonic module and speed boards
- 4xAA battery holder with wire leads
- Illustrated assembly manual
Specifications
| Overall size | 4.33" x 6.89" x 3.15" (110 x 175 x 80 mm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.88 oz (280 g) |
| Max motor voltage | 6VDC |
| No-load speed | 90±10 rpm |
| No-load current | 190 mA (max 250 mA) |
| Torque | 800 gf.cm |
| Stall current | ~1 A |
| Gear ratio | 1:48 |
| Wheels | 67mm dia., 26mm wide, plastic rims, solid rubber tires |
| Battery holder | 4 x AA (batteries not included) |
| SKU | 3200MAGCENCODER |
What's Included
- 1 x chassis top piece
- 1 x chassis bottom piece
- 1 x IR sensor holder
- 2 x encoder holders
- 1 x encoder kit
- 1 x ultrasonic module holder
- 2 x speed board holders
- 1 x 4xAA battery holder
- 2 x motor holders
- 2 x 1:48 gear motors
- 1 x omni wheel
- 2 x wheels
- 2 x L30 and 5 x L25 spacers
- Screws and nuts (M3, M2.3 self-tapping)
- Illustrated assembly manual
What You'll Need (Sold Separately)
- 4 x AA batteries
- Microcontroller (Arduino, micro:bit or Raspberry Pi) and motor driver
Ideal For
Students and makers starting a two-wheel robot who want encoder feedback from the start.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the wheel encoders do?
They count wheel rotation, so your code can measure speed and distance and drive straighter.
Does it come assembled?
No. The chassis requires assembly; an illustrated manual is included.
Are batteries included?
No. The 4xAA battery holder is included, but batteries are not.
Requires assembly.
Batteries not included.