ELEGOO Conqueror Robot Tank Kit: Arduino UNO R3 STEM kit and who it suits

The ELEGOO Conqueror is a build-it-yourself robot tank kit based on the Arduino UNO R3 board. It is aimed at young learners and teens who want to move from playing with a toy to building and programming one. The kit combines mechanical assembly, electronics and code in one project.

Built on Arduino

ELEGOO says the kit is based on Arduino development, with open resources and plenty of learning material. Arduino is a widely used, open microcontroller platform, so help, examples and tutorials are easy to find, and the skills carry over to other projects. The UNO R3 is the board at the centre of the build.

Assembling the tank

The kit is put together by the builder. ELEGOO says this DIY assembly helps develop concentration and hands-on ability. Building it also shows how the parts, from the chassis and tracks to the motors and board, fit together. Younger builders will likely want an adult nearby for the more fiddly steps.

Graphical programming

For beginners, ELEGOO includes graphical programming, with building-block style functions. Instead of typing code, a learner snaps blocks together to control the tank's functions. In general, this helps with logic and sequences before moving to text-based code in the Arduino environment. ELEGOO says it is meant to stimulate creativity and imagination.

FPV camera and gimbal

The kit offers a first-person-view (FPV) control experience. A two-degree-of-freedom gimbal lets you change the camera angle as you like, so you can drive by what the camera sees. Check the manual for how the video is viewed and what extra device you need.

Age and skills

The listing places it for ages 8 to 16, as a STEM kit covering circuits, engineering and coding. Younger children may need more help, and older teens can go further with text-based Arduino code.

Size and weight

The boxed kit measures 8.6 x 8.8 x 7.4 inches (about 22 x 22 x 19 cm) and weighs 3.4 lb (about 1.5 kg).

Who it suits

It suits curious kids and teens, classroom or home-learning projects, and parents or teachers looking for a hands-on way to introduce robotics and programming.

What to check before you buy

• Skill level: decide whether the builder is ready for assembly and programming, or will need an adult.
• Batteries: check in the manual what power source the tank needs and whether it is included.
• Control device: find out which phone, tablet or computer you need for control and the FPV view.
• Software: confirm that the software works with your operating system.
• Small parts: the kit has many small parts, so supervise younger children.

The short version

• A robot tank kit built around the Arduino UNO R3.
• DIY assembly plus graphical, block-style programming.
• FPV camera on a two-degree-of-freedom gimbal.
• STEM-oriented, for ages 8 to 16 as the listing describes.
• 3.4 lb in a box of about 8.6 x 8.8 x 7.4 inches.

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