StarterBot
The Robotics Rules StarterBot system is designed to help FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge teams improve their performance in the Robot Game while using components from a single LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set (45678).
Why You Should Use The StarterBot System
It's Balanced
Center of gravity for the StarterBot is positioned near the front, which helps stabilize the robot and prevents it from tipping over during missions.
It is Small
StarterBot is simple and fast to assemble. Compact size (18x19) makes navigating the competition board much easier.
Secure Attachments
Attachment gears securely connect to the Starter Bot, allowing for quick and easy switching of attachments.
Attachment Variety
Kids can build attachments to achieve the desired motion for a specific mission on the competition board.
Consistency
The StarterBot can be evenly positioned (either front or rear) against the wall of the competition board.
Attachment Identification
StarterBot can be programmed to identify attachments based on color and execute corresponding code for each attachment.
Build the StarterBot
Instructions to build one StarterBot. Requires ONE LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set (45678).
Horizontal Circular Attachment - A
Push levers or hook objects in a horizontal, circular direction. Version - A.
Vertical Circular Attachment - A
Lift or push down on levers. Trap or lift up objects. Do this in a vertical, circular direction. Version - A.
Vertical Circular Attachment - C
Lift or push down on levers. Trap or lift up objects. Do this in a vertical, circular direction. Version - C. (More speed and less torque)
Horizontal Rack & Pinion Attachment
Push or pull in a linear, horizontal direction.
Basic Attachment
Foundational attachment design that securely connects to the Starter Bot. Can be easily and quickly attached to and removed from the Starter Bot.
Horizontal Circular Attachment - B
Push levers or hook objects in a horizontal, circular direction. Version - B.
Vertical Circular Attachment - B
Lift or push down on levers. Trap or lift up objects. Do this in a vertical, circular direction. Version - B.
Vertical Rack & Pinion Attachment
Lift or push down in a linear, vertical direction.
Note: The StarterBot and ALL attachments ONLY use pieces available in the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set (45678). One set will provide enough pieces for the Starter Bot and 2-3 attachments. Additional pieces will need to be acquired in order to build more than 3 attachments.