BrickPi Core
The new BrickPi Core helps students do more with robotics and LEGO MINDSTORMS by connecting LEGO sensors and motors to the Raspberry Pi. The BrickPi Core kit includes one BrickPi board for connecting MINDSTORMS, an upgraded, 6-sided acrylic case for attaching LEGO technic bricks, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The Raspberry Pi is sold separately and LEGO parts are not included.
- More processing power
- Program in other languages (such as C, Python, or Scratch)
- Interact with the web (Web services, stream data somewhere, control remotely)
- Integrate Wi-Fi
- Integrate other third-party sensors
*This product is backordered.
Get to Know:
The BrickPi Core kit is best for students who already have LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors and motors. The BrickPi connects to the Raspberry Pi and replaces the MINDSTORMS Brick (brain of Mindstorm system). If you don’t already have LEGO MINDSTORMS, check out the complete robot kit, the GoPiGo. Visit the BrickPi Product Support and Documentation page for step-by-step tutorials, technical specs, detailed product pictures, and sample code libraries.
What's in the Box:
- 1 BrickPi Board
- 1 Rechargeable Battery Pack
- 1 Acrylic Case
- Case Hardware
- LEGO MINDSTORMS sensors, motors, cables, and technic parts
- Tiny (jewelry-sized) Phillips head screwdriver is recommended for assembly of the case
- Power supply is recommended so you don’t drain the battery while programming
- Ethernet Cable
- Raspberry Pi (we recommend the 3, but any version will work)
- microSD Card with Dexter Industries Raspbian for Robots, which you have to download and install yourself
- Connect one of many Grove Sensors.
- Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 motors
- Connect up to 4 NXT or EV3 sensors—both digital and analog
- Battery pack powers the Raspberry Pi: and the whole robot
- Libraries available in languages such as Python, Scratch, and Java
- Connect your LEGO MINDSTORMS robot to the web to control it remotely or integrate other Internet services and data
- Attach your LEGO Technic bricks to the BrickPi case to build an awesome robot
| Manufacturer | Dexter Industries |
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