Visit our GoPiGo Product Support & Documentation page for step-by-step tutorials, technical specs, detailed product pictures, and sample code libraries.
What’s included?
- GoPiGo2 board (red board)
- chassis (frame, wheels, hardware)
- motors
- encoders
- power battery pack & cable (batteries not included)
What’s not included?
Suggested components required to make it a mobile robot (NOT INCLUDED):
- Raspberry Pi (GoPiGo is compatible with all version of the Raspberry Pi): This board is the main brains of the robot that will connect to the GoPiGo board.
- mini Wi-Fi Dongle: Can be plugged in to the Raspberry Pi so you can unplug the ethernet cord and make it function as a remote control, mobile car.
- microSD Card: Required “hard drive” for the Raspberry Pi (comes with Dexter Industry’s custom software “Raspbian for Robots”).
- Ethernet Cable: Required for plugging in to your computer to program the GoPiGo.
- Power Supply: Wall plug to power your Raspberry Pi while you are programming it, rather than using the batteries.
- Batteries: GoPiGo requires 8 AA batteries, which are not included.
Check out our Starter Kit if don’t already have a Raspberry Pi and are starting from scratch!
What’s required for assembly?
Assembly requires a philips head screw driver & 8 AA batteries (not included). Assembly instructions can be found on our support page.
Note: If you have a Macbook Air without an ethernet jack, you might want to get an ethernet to USB adapter.
What else do I need to know?
- Works with all versions of the Raspberry Pi
- Software examples and API are provided by Dexter Industries (open-source repository on Github)
- Lego Technic bricks: GoPiGo is compatible with Lego Technic parts, but we don’t sell them.
Assembly instructions for GoPiGo2 can be found here.
Assembly instructions for GoPiGo1 can be found here.
How do I know if I have GoPiGo 1 or 2?
GoPiGo2 comes with a red velcro strap for the battery pack. So, if you have a red velcro strap, you have the GoPiGo2!
