Note: To be able to use "Calle", a Calliope Mini 3 microcontroller is also required. This is not included in the scope of delivery and must be purchased separately.
Calle - Robot platform for Calliope Mini V3
The perfect driving robot for your computer science and technology lessons!
Enrich your computer science and technology lessons with Calle, a small, compact and inexpensive driving robot for the Calliope mini V3. This innovative tool motivates pupils to try out their coding experiments on a mobile vehicle and acquire basic programming skills in a fun way.
Why Calle in the classroom?
Didactic added value: The "Calle" enables teachers to teach complex concepts of computer science and robotics in an understandable and practical way. Students can program the robot, avoid obstacles, follow lines and even integrate colorful light signals into their projects. These practical applications promote an understanding of algorithms and logic in a vivid way.
Motivation through interactivity: Nothing is more motivating than the direct application of theoretical knowledge. The Calle is easy to program and can be set in motion immediately. For beginners, there are ready-made program blocks that can be used without any programming knowledge. At school, two groups can compete against each other in a "driving battle" and learn through play.
Easy to get started: Calle is designed so that no soldering or complicated wiring is required. The Calliope mini V3 is simply plugged in and the robot is ready to go. This reduces preparation time in the classroom and enables a quick start to practical work.
Technical highlights and teaching materials
- Programming with MakeCode and Open Roberta: Enables intuitive and graphical programming specially developed for teaching.
- Integrated sensors: Two IR line sensors, an ultrasonic distance sensor and six RGB LEDs offer numerous possibilities for exciting projects.
- Plug and play: No soldering, no wiring - the Calliope mini is simply plugged onto the robot and supplied with power via the robot.
- Powerful hardware: Quiet and powerful metal geared motors ensure reliable movement.
Included in the scope of delivery
- Robot chassis board with connection for Calliope mini V3
- 1 ultrasonic sensor
- 2 drive wheels
- Battery adapter for 9V batteries
- Extensive documentation and sample projects for a quick start
NO Calliope microcontroller included!
With Calle you can make your computer science and technology lessons more exciting and practice-oriented. Encourage your students' creativity and technical understanding with this versatile and user-friendly driving robot.
Technical details
Ultrasonic sensor (for obstacle avoidance mode "collision avoidance")
2 infrared line tracking modules (for line tracking mode "line tracker")
6 WS2812 LEDs on the top of the board (e.g. for status display, "flashing")
2 LEDs in the direction of travel
12 externally usable pins (SDA, SCL, C18, C17, C16, C13, P1, P0, C4, C7, C6, C10) (C20 = SDA, C19 = SCL)
Control using N20 motors via the Calliope's internal motor driver
2 drive wheels and 1 ball caster as spacer
Dimensions and weight:
Dimensions: approx. 19 (L) x 9.3 (W) x 6 (H) cm
Weight: 135g (without controller and power source)
