Description
The Green Car Mechatronics Kit is a dynamic engineering build that helps students explore how multiple motors work together to drive controlled movement.
This kit features a unique drivetrain with two independently powered rear motors, allowing students to experiment with coordinated motion, balance, and directional control. Using the C2G Mini Microcontroller, learners program each motor to observe how speed, timing, and synchronization affect how the vehicle moves across a surface.
Rather than relying on a complex steering mechanism, the front of the build emphasizes smooth motion and stability, helping students focus on core mechatronics concepts like propulsion, friction, and system efficiency. This design makes it especially effective for teaching how mechanical structure and motor output interact in real-world machines.
The Green Car Kit scales well across grade levels. Younger students gain a clear understanding of cause and effect by activating and adjusting motors, while older students can explore differential motion, motor balancing, and more advanced control logic. Throughout the process, students engage in hands-on problem solving, testing, and iteration—key skills in engineering and robotics.
