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EDUCATION / POLOLU
Zumo 32U4 OLED (50:1 assembled)
A compact tracked robot with integrated encoders, line sensors and an Arduino-compatible controller.
Commercially offered$194.95 single-unit listing (USD)
Item 4991. Add four AA batteries and a USB Micro-B cable; listing allows backorders.
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THE INTENDED JOB
Who it is for.
Learn embedded control, line following and small robot behavior.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Controller
- ATmega32U4
- Drive
- 50:1 HP motors
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Read the small print.
It changes the picture.
- Item 4991. Add four AA batteries and a USB Micro-B cable; listing allows backorders.
- This is the assembled OLED version, not the kit without motors.
- The guide covers both LCD and OLED generations; follow the notes for the OLED model.
- Confirm the exact edition, current destination availability and delivered price with the seller. A listed product is not a live-stock guarantee.
LIVING WITH THE HARDWARE
What ownership involves.
- Assembly
- No soldering required for the assembled unit.
- Computer & setup
- A computer programs the microcontroller over USB.
- Connectivity
- USB programming; no built-in wireless claim.
- Development access
- Arduino libraries and example sketches are published.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Sources & further reading
Checked . Product information describes published documentation, not our own hardware testing.