• two micro metal gearmotors,
• five reflectance sensors,
• an 8×2 character LCD,
• a buzzer, and
• three user pushbuttons,
• all connected to a C-programmable ATmega168 microcontroller.
• Capable of speeds exceeding 3 feet per second,
• 3pi is a great first robot for ambitious beginners
• perfect robot for those looking to move up from non-programmable or slower beginner robots.
• designed to excel in line-following and maze-solving competitions.
• small size (9.5 cm/3.7" diameter, 83 g/2.9 oz without batteries)
• four AAA cells (not included)
• a unique power system runs the motors at a constant 9.25 V independent of the battery charge level.
• The regulated voltage allows the 3pi to reach speeds up to 100 cm/second while making precise turns and spins that don’t vary with the battery voltage.
• a great platform for people with C programming experience to learn robotics,
• Great environment to learn C programming.
• Atmel ATmega168 microcontroller running at 20 MHz with 16KB of flash program memory and 1KB data memory, enough space to run complicated programs. An extra 512 bytes of persistent flash memory is provided on the microcontroller for data logging or long-term learning applications.
• free GNU C/C++ compiler works perfectly with the 3pi, Atmel’s AVR Studio provides a comfortable development environment, 
• an extensive set of libraries by Pololu interface with all of the integrated hardware.
• The 3pi is also compatible with the popular Arduino development platform.
• a number of sample programs to show how to use the various 3pi components, as well as how to perform more complex behaviors such as line following and maze solving.

Required Accessories

• An external AVR ISP programmer such as our  USB AVR programmer is required to program the 3pi.

• We offer a combination deal that includes a 3pi robot, Orangutan USB programmer, and USB cable.

• The 3pi is powered by 4 AAA batteries, which are not included. We recommend rechargeable NiMH cells,

Optional Accessories

• We currently offer two expansion kits for the 3pi that give you room to augment your 3pi with your own custom electronics. One expansion kit features cutouts that let you view the LCD below and allow you to reach the power button, reset button, and ISP programming header on the base.

• The other expansion kit has no cutouts and instead replaces the LCD, giving you access to more I/O lines and more prototyping space. These kits can be purchased with PCBs that have either black or red solder masks; the pictures below show the black versions.

Dimensions

Size:	3.7" diameter

General specifications

Processor:	ATmega168
Motor driver:	TB6612FNG
Motor channels:	2
User I/O lines:	21
Minimum operating voltage:	3 V2
Maximum operating voltage:	7 V2
Maximum PWM frequency:	80 kHz
Reverse voltage protection?:	Y
External programmer required?:	Y

Notes:

1

Digital I/O lines PD0 and PD1 are available; two more analog inputs and one analog/digital pin can be made available by removing jumpers and disabling special features of the board.

2

Designed for use with 4 x AAA NiMH or Alkaline cells. A step-up regulator boosts the motor voltage to 9.25 V.