Cytron Technologies

"TT" gearbox motors have been popular since we carried the TT motor + wheel kit back in 2018, many have feedback for us to carry the motor itself, so here you are the yellow "TT" motor. This is a TT DC Dual Axis Plastic Gearbox Motor with a gear ratio of 1:48, which will provide nearly double the speed of the Blue metal TT motor that has a 1:90 gear ratio. Of course, you can always control the speed via PWM from Arduino or any microcontroller with a suitable motor driver. These motors are being used in building mobile robots, for example, Bocobot:

You can power these motors with 3VDC up to 6VDC, they'll of course go a little faster at the higher voltages. We grabbed one motor and found these stats when running it from a bench-top supply

• At 3VDC we measured 150mA @ 120 RPM no-load, and 1.1 Amps when stalled
• At 4.5VDC we measured 155mA @ 185 RPM no-load, and 1.2 Amps when stalled
• At 6VDC we measured 160mA @ 250 RPM no-load, and 1.5 Amps when stalled

Note: These are very basic motors, and have no built-in encoders, speed control or positional feedback. Voltage goes in, rotation goes out! There will be variation from motor to motor, so a separate feedback system is required if you need precision movement.

You will need a suitable motor driver to drive this motor as microcontroller cannot drives it directly! Here are some of our recommedation:

• Maker Drive - Vmotor from 2.5V to 9.5VDC, 1.0 A continuous output current per channel, dual channel
• L9110S 0.8A Dual Mini Motor driver

What's in the box?
 
1 x Dual Axis TT Plastic Gear Motor

Mecanum wheels are unique as they are able to roll freely in two directions. It can either roll like a normal wheel or roll laterally using the wheels along its circumference. These wheels allow a robot to convert from a non-holonomic to a holonomic robot. A non-holonomic robot that uses normal wheels has only 2 out of 3 controllable degrees of freedom which are, moving forward/backward and rotating. Not being able to move sideways makes a robot slower and less efficient in reaching its given goal. The holonomic Omni-directional wheels are able to overcome this problem, as it is highly maneuverable. Unlike normal non-holonomic robots, the holonomic Omnidirectional robot can move in an arbitrary direction continuously without changing the direction of the wheels. It can move back and forth, sideways, and rotates at the same position.

Check out the video on The Ultimate Guide To Mecanum wheels by Kepler Electronics:

Example of a robot with Mecanum wheels:

Working principle:

These Mecanum wheels compatible with normal TT Motors and LEGO shafts. These are some of the motors that we have that are compatible with this mecanum wheels:

• 3V - 6V Dual Axis TT Gear Motor

• TT Motor - Dual Metal Shaft

• 3 Wire Geek Servo 360 degree Motor

The Maker-Friendly Zipper Case, a great way for keeping tech accessories and small essentials safe and organized. Crafted from nylon with a polyester internal lining, this pouch provides excellent protection against scratches and impacts, ensuring your items remain secure.

Whether it’s charging cables or microcontrollers, the case keeps everything in place, so you can focus on your day without worrying about your gear. Compact and lightweight, this case is designed for convenience. It is perfect for slipping into your bag without adding bulk. Ideal for daily use, whether you’re traveling, or simply organizing your workspace, the Maker-Friendly Zipper Case is the best choice.

Specifications 

Get this kit to keep your kids occupied with hands-on activities while enjoying the excavator or crane digging soil with the push and pull of a syringe, the use of water pressure, or the Hydraulic system. This DIY kit is simple enough to be built by 6 years old children, with parent's help. Let's them explore the fundamental of water pressure and hydraulic system.

If you prefer the step by step guide in a document, we have also produced an instruction manual in English:

Note: Not suitable for children under 6 years old!

Features

• Do It Yourself wooden Hydraulic Excavator for kids
• Simple and moveable
• Suitable for age 6 years old and above
• Come with everything needed to assemble as a moving Excavator, except the water :)
• No soldering is needed
• Moveable

What's in the box ?

Resources

• Simple Instruction Manual (pdf) available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ygrixAAgFa7Mt2ExGl7y4LbKdGCYAH6j/view
• Assembly instructions video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeUSJjr3VUQ&t=47s

Note: Download the softcopy instruction manual (English) here. 




The kit is also paintable which makes it exciting! Let your children paint the planets after assembling the wooden structure.

Features:

• Do It Yourself Wooden Sun Earth-Moon Orbit
• Suitable for age 6 years old and above
• Come with everything needed to assemble the solar system project
• Learn about our solar system with Sun, Earth and Moon.

What's in the box?

• Wooden parts for the rotating gear structure
• Some double-sided tape
• 1 x orange stopper
• 3 x Wires
• 1 x AA battery holder
• 1 x Wooden filer (For sanding)
• 1 x DC motor
• 1 x Metal rod
• 3 x Different size circular foam

Resources:

• Simple Instruction Manual (pdf) available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UEnyVX-RVcuwOicUKkkN3ibxSEkhKYA/view?usp=sharing
• Assembly instructions video available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPWX-8htBts

Note: Refer to the instruction manual below to learn how to change the passcode. Default passcode is "000".

Get this kit to let your kids have a more hands-on experience is creating their own personal safebox while learning how to use a screwdriver.

Features

• Do It Yourself Wooden Safe Box with Passkey
• Suitable for age 6 years old and above
• Come with everything needed to assemble the music box
• No power or battery needed
• Learn the mechanism of a wind-up music box
• Music: Carrying You (From "Castle in the Sky" by Studio Ghibli)

What's in the box?

Resources

• Simple Instruction Manual (pdf) available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BBKG6qncFbwtP6UWlqC4vhLFlIXqFZpW/view?usp=sharing
• Assembly instructions video available at https://youtu.be/DD2g5OF2LPc 

This is the most affordable camera module available in the market! It is custom-designed to be used with Raspberry Pi single-board computers.

Note: Raspberry Pi is NOT INCLUDED.

This camera module is compatible with:

• Raspberry Pi 5
• Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB, 4GB, 2GB, 1GB
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
• Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
• Raspberry Pi Zero series

The board itself is tiny, at around 25mm x 20mm x 9mm. It also weighs just over 3 grams, making it perfect for mobile or other applications where size and weight are important. The camera is connected to the CPU on the Raspberry Pi via the CSI bus. This bus travels along the cable (FFC - Flexible Flat Cable) that attaches the camera board to the Pi. 

The sensor itself has a native resolution of 5 megapixels and has a fixed focus lens onboard. In terms of still images, the camera is capable of 2592 x 1944 pixel static images and also supports 1080p @ 30fps, 720p @ 60fps, and 640x480p 60/90 video.