Maximo Robot

$62.30 - $89.00 per unit

  • Advanced Motorized Robotics Platform
    Maximo is a high school–level classroom robot featuring a motor-driven rear drivetrain and servo-actuated front steering for controlled, vehicle-style motion.
  • Mixed Drive & Steering Architecture
    Uses a DC motor for propulsion and a front-mounted servo for steering, enabling precise turning and structured navigation instead of differential drive.
  • Powered by the C2G-Mini Microcontroller
    Built around the C2G-Mini Microcontroller to coordinate motor speed, steering angle, and repeatable movement patterns.
  • Programmed with code2grow.com
    Compatible with Windtree’s code2grow.com block-based coding platform for controlling motion, direction, and steering behavior.
  • Durable, Classroom-Ready Build
    Stable chassis and robust components designed for repeated use in advanced robotics classrooms and STEM labs.
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Description

Product Overview

Maximo is an advanced robotics kit designed for students in grades 9–12 who are ready to work with coordinated motion and more intentional control systems. Students build a mobile robot that separates propulsion and steering, using a motor-driven rear drivetrain and a servo-actuated front assembly.

This configuration encourages students to think carefully about how motion is planned and executed. Rather than relying on simple differential drive, Maximo introduces a more structured approach to movement that mirrors real-world mechanical and robotic systems.

Grade Level & Prerequisites

  • Recommended Grades: 9–12

  • Prior Experience: Prior robotics or programming experience recommended

  • Ideal For: High school robotics courses, engineering electives, and advanced STEM labs

Hardware & Actuation

Maximo is powered by the C2G-Mini Microcontroller and features a mixed actuation system:

  • A single DC motor driving the rear wheels

  • A front servo motor used to control steering angle

  • A stable chassis designed for controlled, repeatable movement

This setup allows students to explore how propulsion and steering can be handled by different mechanical components and coordinated through code.

Coding & Control (via code2grow.com)

Using Windtree’s Code2Grow platform at code2grow.com, students program Maximo with block-based tools that support more advanced logic and control strategies.

Students practice:

  • Coordinating motor-driven movement with servo-based steering

  • Controlling speed, direction, and turning angles

  • Developing structured navigation behaviors

  • Refining movement through iterative testing

Maximo encourages students to plan motion intentionally, emphasizing precision and repeatability rather than trial-and-error movement.

What Students Practice

  • Designing and controlling mixed-actuation systems

  • Translating navigation goals into programmable steps

  • Debugging mechanical alignment and steering behavior

  • Refining code for consistent performance

  • Applying engineering reasoning to movement challenges

Robotics Lab Integration

Maximo fits naturally at the upper end of a Robotics Lab progression. It supports activities focused on navigation, controlled turns, and structured movement challenges, preparing students for more complex robotics and engineering work.

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