Robot kits like the GoPiGo and BrickPi are designed to give users a safe space to iterate and experiment with engineering, coding, and robotics. And that means they need to be just that: safe. That’s why we’re announcing the recall of the Dexter Industries Rechargeable Battery Packs, previously sold for the GoPiGo and BrickPi robots. The Dexter Industries Rechargeable...

We’re excited to announce that we now have rechargeable battery packs and smart chargers for the GoPiGo and BrickPi robots! Rechargeable Battery Pack Smart Charger Buy as a set for $49.99

This is a time of new beginnings, fresh starts, and a whole lot of chaos. by Lisa Rode, 6th Grade Classroom Teacher in Fairfax County, VA When starting a new school year or initiative, how do you add anything more? If you are not familiar with programming and robotics, adding “just one more thing” can be a bit intimidating,...

What if your robot could “see” the world around it? One of the most “eye-opening” things you can do with your robot project is to add vision.  This is commonly called computer vision, and has recently been made affordable by the dropping cost of digital cameras (thanks to the massive amounts of smartphones being cranked out!). Even if buying a camera for...

We’ve just added a new Raspberry Pi Case to our lineup, the BrickPi B+ Case.  This new Raspberry Pi Case offers a few advantages over the standard case that ships with the BrickPi Advanced: LEGO Mounting on all 6 sides. Case protection on all 6 sides. Cleaner fit with the Model B+ Raspberry Pi. This design works only with...

We’ve just updated our instructions and improved Scratch for the BrickPi.  It’s now simpler than ever to get started making and programming a Scratch Raspberry Pi Robot! What’s Changed with Scratch?   This summer, we devoted a bit of effort to updating the the BrickPi software.  It’s now easier to install, and easier to program with.  We fixed quite a...

Beta Testing EV3 Sensors with BrickPi One of the projects we’re in the process of testing: an update to the BrickPi Firmware.  The original BrickPi firmware only works with NXT sensors.  We recently updated the firmware to accommodate EV3 sensors.  The firmware is still in Beta, but we’re inviting everyone to come try it out and tell us what you...

Arthur Allshire has posted an instructional video on how to build a LEGO robot and control it remotely with a Raspberry Pi Camera.

The BrickPi recently debuted at CERN in Geneva at their Raspberry Pi day.  The BrickPi was front and center with some LEGO robotics, Raspberry Pi, and Scratch creating. For a full run-down of the day, head over to the Framboise314.fr blog to see more about it, watch some video, and find out when the next one is!