DiddyBorg Metal Edition

Limited Edition, only 40 of these will ever be made.

DISCONTINUED - Why not take a look at our equally fast: DiddyBorg Red Edition

• 300% More Torque than DiddyBorg
• 100% Faster measured top speed
• Rugged metal chassis
• Larger 12xAA Battery Pack
• Brass posts and top plate screws
• Deans plug style battery connector
• Limited edition Sticker
• A couple of other limited edition bits

Even more powerful than DiddyBorg, he can climb 45° inclines, tow and tank steer.
With the same motor controller, all software functionality is preserved such as ball following.

Features

• Chassis: Ultra Rugged Laser cut 1.5mm 304 grade 2b finish Stainless Steel
• Motors: Six 1:83 (100rpm) metal gear 12V 400mA motors
• PicoBorg Reverse: Powerful two axis 5Amp motor controller
• BattBorg: Gets the most out of your batteries without needing a USB supply
• Full Build instructions: Detailed step by step instructions anyone can use
• Code library and example scripts: Simple to use software such as ball following

Click here for replacement parts and spares kits




Autonomous and remote controlling software.

• Autonomous ball following
• Autonomous Recon run
• 6 axis Playstation 3 remote control (bluetooth module required)
• Controlling via other computers on a network

It works with the Raspberry Pi model B or model B+, and supports mounting the Raspberry Pi camera on the front.

Raspberry Pi Version	Compatible?
Model A	YES
Model A+	YES
Model B rev 1 (Early)	NO mounting holes
Model B rev 2	YES
Model B+	YES
Raspberry Pi 2	YES

Watch the DiddyBorg Metal Edition video
More Autonomous ball chasing videos




High quality motors with metal gears and a powerful 4.8Watts of output power. Each motor produces ~ 1.4Kg.cm torque!

DiddyBorg Metal Edition serial number

If available, you may reserve the serial number you would like. This will also be attached to the certificate. Please email your requested number once you have ordered. If you don't wish to request a particular number, we will give you a random serial number. We will try to be as fast as possible updating the website with this information.

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Phone and desktop web control and camera interface

For remote control and viewing with DiddyBorg Metal Edition





Metal Edition has a stainless steel chassis and metal posts, it comes in kit form with detailed build instructions available on our website

Kit includes

• PicoBorg Reverse
• BattBorg
• 6 motors with mounts and wheels
• Battery holder
• Chassis
• All nuts, bolts and screws
• Battery strap and cables

Kit requires but does not include: Raspberry Pi, SD card, 12x AA batteries (rechargeable recommended)
The Kit does not include optional parts: Raspberry Pi camera, Playstation remote, USB Bluetooth or USB Wifi module
Assembly requires soldering iron, solder, flat bladed & phillips screwdrivers and wire cutters (or at a minimum a good pair of scissors) and an adjustable spanner.

A less expensive Perspex version is also available: Classic Perspex DiddyBorg

Shipped by Royal Mail International Tracked and Signed.