Cytron Maker Line Sensor for Beginner The Cytron Maker Line Sensor is a beginner-friendly line tracking sensor designed to simplify the process of building line-following robots or automated guided vehicles (AGVs). Known for its ease of use, the Maker Line Sensor Module features a 5x IR sensor array that can detect line widths between 13mm and 30mm. Whether your application requires tracking light (white) or dark (black) lines, this Cytron Line Sensor has you covered. Gone are the days of manually adjusting each sensor’s potentiometer—thanks to its one-touch calibration system. Just press and hold the calibrate button for 2 seconds, sweep the sensor across the line, press again, and it's calibrated. Calibration data is stored in EEPROM, meaning it remains even after powering off, making setup a one-time process unless major changes are made. The Maker Line Sensor Module offers dual output modes: five digital outputs for individual sensor states and a single analog output that provides high-resolution line position data. This analog capability is especially useful for precision tasks like PID-controlled robots. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or engineer, the Cytron Maker Line Sensor is the reliable and accurate tool you need for your next line-following project. Maker Line Sensor Pinout Diagram: Applications: Line Following Mobile Robot Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Features: Operating voltage: DC. 3.3V and 5V compatible (reverse polarity protection). Recommended line width is 13mm to 30mm. Line color can be selected (bright or dark). Sensing range (height): 4mm to 40mm (Vcc = 5V, black line on a white surface). Sensor Refresh Rate: 200 Hz. Simple calibrating procedure. Dual Output Types: Each IR sensor state is represented by five digital outputs, while one analog output represents line position. It supports a wide number of controllers, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Cytron Maker Mini Sumo Development Board for Robot The Cytron Maker Mini Sumo Development Board is a compact, reliable, and competition-ready controller specifically designed for building Sumo robots. Whether you're a beginner entering your first match or a seasoned competitor in international robot contests, the Maker Mini Sumo Board offers a hassle-free solution with minimal electronic setup. This Cytron Sumo Robot Controller features a unique shock-proof on/off circuitry that ensures your robot remains powered even if the slide switch gets disconnected, preventing unexpected resets during intense moments. Built with performance and reliability in mind, the Cytron Maker Mini Sumo board is the perfect choice for anyone looking to create a competitive edge in Sumo robot events. Features: Arduino Nano/Uno compatible (powered by the ATMEGA328P). Reverse polarity protection on Vin. Shock-resistant on/off switch with MOSFET latching circuit. The battery voltage can be accessed programmatically. Switching regulator for +5V reduces heat while increasing efficiency. Test buttons and motor status LED. 5 Opponent Sensor Inputs (Digital) with LED state indicators. 2 edge sensor inputs (analog/digital). 2 General Purpose Input Output (Analog/Digital Input, Digital Output). Start Module Input (Digital), with LED and an inbuilt start button. Servo output. A programmable LED. Onboard potentiometer. Mode Selection DIP Switch (3 Ways). Piezo buzzer (can play a melody).

Cytron Maker Nano Development Board for Arduino Projects If you love the Maker UNO but need something more compact, the Cytron Maker Nano Development Board is the perfect solution. This Arduino compatible board is designed specifically for makers who want to build small, efficient, and portable projects without sacrificing the features they rely on. The Maker Nano retains the core functionality of the Maker UNO, including onboard USB connectivity, built-in LED indicators, and clear pin labels, making it easy and intuitive for beginners and experienced developers alike. Its compact size makes it ideal for projects with limited space, such as wearables, portable gadgets, and embedded systems. Whether you're just starting out or building your next innovative device, the Cytron Maker Nano delivers the reliability and convenience you expect from a high-quality Arduino compatible board. Cytron Maker Nano Pinout Diagram: Features: Compact Design – Smaller than Maker UNO, perfect for tight spaces Arduino Compatible – Works seamlessly with Arduino IDE and libraries Built-in LEDs – Onboard LEDs for digital I/O pins, power, and status User-Friendly Layout – Clear pin labels and onboard reset button USB Programmable – No external programmer needed Plug-and-Play – Powered directly via USB with onboard voltage regulator Beginner-Friendly – Ideal for learning, prototyping, and DIY electronics Full I/O Access – All digital and analog pins broken out for use

Cytron Maker Object – Digital IR Proximity Sensor The Cytron Maker Object is a compact digital IR proximity sensor designed for beginners, hobbyists, and robot builders who need reliable object detection or obstacle sensing in their projects. Engineered with a 38kHz modulated IR signal, the Cytron sensor remains immune to ambient light, ensuring stable readings in both indoor and outdoor environments. Its active-low NPN output, internal pull-up resistor, and easy plug-and-play interface make it ideal for robotics, automation, and DIY electronics projects where simplicity and accuracy matter. Despite its tiny form factor, the Cytron Maker Object IR sensor offers impressive sensing capability with an adjustable detection range: 15–60 cm for dark surfaces and 40–140 cm for light surfaces. The 90-degree header design allows effortless mounting on PCBs, breadboards, or compact robots such as mini sumo bots. Whether you’re building an obstacle-avoidance robot, an automatic gate safety sensor, a parking occupancy counter, or an entrance detection system, the Cytron Maker Object delivers dependable performance in a small, beginner-friendly package. Features: Cytron’s compact digital IR proximity sensor designed for easy object and obstacle detection. 38kHz modulated IR signal provides strong immunity to ambient light interference. Active-low NPN output with internal pull-up resistor for direct microcontroller compatibility. Adjustable sensing range optimized for different surface colors: 15–60cm (black), 40–140cm (white). Breadboard-friendly design with a 90-degree pin header for effortless mounting on robots or PCBs. Ideal for mini robots, sumo bots, automation setups, safety systems, and DIY electronics.

Cytron Maker Pi Pico Base Development Board for Raspberry Pi (without Pico) The Cytron Maker Pi Pico Base is a compact and powerful Raspberry Pi Pico development board designed to make prototyping and educational projects effortless. This Maker Pi Pico Base board brings in a highly requested Reset button for the Raspberry Pi Pico and provides access to all GPIO pins through two 20-pin headers with clear labeling, simplifying circuit design and testing. Each GPIO is paired with its own LED indicator, making code debugging intuitive and visual. On the bottom of the board, a detailed pinout diagram showcases each pin’s function for added convenience. The Cytron Pico Base board eliminates the need for soldering—just use jumper wires or Grove cables to connect sensors or output modules. Whether you're using Circuit Python, Micro Python, or C/C++, uploading your program is as simple as dragging and dropping a file via USB, just like using a flash drive. The Maker Pi Pico Base is an ideal foundation for your next STEM or robotics project. Maker Pi Pico Base Pinout Diagram: Features: Work outside the box. No soldering. Access all Raspberry Pi Pico pins using two 20-way pin headers. LED indications appear on all GPIO pins. Features three programmable push buttons and six Grove ports. Includes a thorough pinout diagram.

Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 – Robotics Controller Board with Raspberry Pi The Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 is a compact, beginner-friendly robotics controller board powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller. Designed for DIY robotics, automation, and motion-control projects, this board integrates a dual-channel DC motor driver, four servo ports, and seven Grove connectors - giving makers everything they need to build robots without complex wiring. With compatibility across CircuitPython, MicroPython, C/C++, and even the Arduino ecosystem, this board ranks among the best RP2040 robotics controllers for students, hobbyists, and educators. Built for convenience, the Maker Pi RP2040 supports multiple power input options (USB, LiPo battery, or VIN), includes onboard functional test buttons, and features status LEDs for easy debugging. The preloaded demo code lets you start controlling motors, playing melodies, and testing GPIOs right out of the box. Whether you are exploring Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 ecosystem or building an advanced robot, the Cytron Maker Pi RP2040 robot controller offers exceptional versatility, ease of use, and reliable motor-driving performance. Features: Powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor. Includes dual-channel DC motor driver and four servo motor ports for robotics. Seven Grove ports support digital, analog, I2C, SPI, and UART expansion. Preloaded with CircuitPython for easy plug-and-play coding. Supports USB 5V, LiPo 1-cell battery, or 3.6–6V VIN input with automatic switching. Built-in LiPo charging circuit with safety protections. Onboard piezo buzzer, RGB LEDs, GPIO test LEDs, and push buttons. Quick-test buttons and motor output LEDs for immediate motor testing. Fully compatible with the Raspberry Pi Pico ecosystem, MicroPython, C/C++, and Arduino cores. Includes LEGO-compatible mounting holes and M3 mounting points. Board Layout: Dimension:

Cytron Maker Reflect IR Reflectance Sensor for Beginner The Cytron Maker Reflect IR Reflectance Sensor is a compact and beginner-friendly module designed to help learners understand how infrared reflectance works in robotics and automation. Using an IR LED and a high-sensitivity phototransistor, it measures how much IR light bounces back from a surface and generates an analog voltage that’s easy for any microcontroller to read. This makes it perfect for exploring concepts like surface detection, black-and-white line following, and reflectivity measurement. Designed by Cytron with simplicity in mind, this sensor is ideal for kids, students, and makers stepping into DIY robotics projects. Its ultra-small size and centered mounting hole allow it to fit even in tight robot designs, while its 3.3V and 5V compatibility ensures smooth use with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and all common controllers. Whether you're building a line follower, Sumo bot, maze robot, or encoder-based mechanism, the Maker Reflect delivers reliable IR performance with minimal setup. Features: Works as a hands-on IR reflectance sensor that uses an IR LED + phototransistor to measure surface reflectivity for reliable detection. Helps beginners learn analog sensing, line detection, object presence, and robot navigation, building strong STEM fundamentals. Built with safe, durable Cytron components, ensuring stable performance even in beginner-level DIY robotics projects. Fully compatible with 3.3V and 5V systems, making it easy to interface with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and robotics platforms. Offers a sensing distance of 1mm to 40mm at 5V (ideal for black/white surface detection and line following). Provides analog voltage output, allowing smooth interpretation of different surface colors and reflectivity. Compact size of 18.1mm × 8.4mm × 4.2mm, with a centered mounting hole for accurate positioning at the front of robots. Suitable for school projects, robotics clubs, and maker experiments - perfect for line followers, Sumo robots, maze solvers, and encoder wheels. Makes a great STEM learning gift for young robotics enthusiasts and beginners exploring IR sensors.

Cytron Maker UNO Microcontroller Board for Arduino Education The Cytron Maker UNO is an Arduino-compatible board crafted specifically for Arduino education and ideal for students, educators, and makers. Designed to simplify the learning process, this microcontroller development board comes packed with built-in components like 12 LEDs, a piezo buzzer, and a push button—making it easy to dive into coding and electronics right out of the box. Unlike conventional Arduino boards, the Maker UNO board eliminates the need for an external circuit setup, helping beginners focus on learning and creating without getting overwhelmed. It supports the Arduino UNO R3 framework and is fully programmable via the Arduino IDE, ensuring compatibility with existing example codes and libraries. With onboard LED indicators for each pin, troubleshooting becomes intuitive and efficient. The Cytron Maker UNO is more than just a board—it's the perfect tool to ignite the maker spirit and start building with confidence. Features: SMD ATmega328P microcontroller (the same microcontroller used in Arduino UNO) with the Optiboot (UNO) bootloader The CH340 facilitates USB programming. Input voltage: USB 5V via computer, power bank, or regular USB adapter. Piezo buzzer will function as a simple audio output ISP 6-Pin Header R3 Shield Compatible LED array with 5V, 3.3V, TX, RX, and all digital pins. Utilize the USB Micro-B socket. Purple PCBs! Additional Features: One of the most impressive aspects of the official Arduino Uno is the label printed on the pin headers. It saves us a significant amount of time when connecting the I/O pins to an external circuit. So, we provide a set of these label stickers for pin headers with each Maker UNO! (Please keep in mind that you must peel off the stickers and put them to your Maker UNO on your own.) Students consistently get their boards messed up. Maker UNO allows you to write your name on the board. Problem is solved! Do not throw away your box! There is a small aperture on the box where you may plug the USB cable, allowing you to retain your Maker UNO safely in its original box with no additional casing necessary.

Cytron Maker UNO Plus – Arduino-Compatible Educational Board The Cytron Maker UNO Plus is a beginner-friendly, Arduino-compatible development board designed to simplify electronics and coding for students, educators, and STEM hobbyists. With onboard LEDs, a built-in piezo buzzer, a programmable pushbutton, and upgraded components, this board removes wiring complexity allowing learners to focus on coding, debugging, and hands-on exploration. Whether used for school projects, robotics, or microcontroller education, the Cytron Maker UNO Plus ensures a smooth and frustration-free learning experience. Thanks to its pre-labeled pin headers, Micro USB connectivity, and fully Arduino-compatible architecture, setup becomes effortless for new users. Students can instantly code and visualize real-time pin activity through indicator LEDs, making debugging easier and more intuitive. The Cytron Maker UNO Plus is ideal for classroom teaching, STEM labs, maker workshops, and hobby projects, helping learners jump straight into creating fun electronics projects like light sequences, melodies, and interactive displays. Features: Fully compatible with Arduino ecosystem, sharing all libraries and example codes. Integrated 12× onboard LEDs for simplified debugging and visual learning. Built-in piezo buzzer and programmable pushbutton for interactive projects without extra wiring. Upgraded 3.3V line provides 500mA output to support more sensors and modules. Micro USB interface replaces bulky USB Type-B for universal connectivity. Uses FT231X USB-to-Serial converter for easier and more reliable driver installation. Includes pin-header label stickers for effortless classroom identification. CE, FCC & RoHS compliant - safe, environmentally friendly, and education-ready. Students can write their names directly on the board to avoid mix-ups.

Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 Development Board The Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 Development Board combines the familiar Arduino Uno form factor with the powerful Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual-core processor, making it an ideal choice for students, hobbyists, and makers. With 264KB internal RAM, 2MB onboard flash, and support for Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and CircuitPython, it delivers the perfect balance of performance and ease of learning. Whether you're building robotics projects, automation systems, or STEM learning modules, the Maker Uno RP2040 provides a smooth development experience with plug-and-play convenience. Designed for effortless prototyping, the Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 comes with Grove ports, Maker ports, onboard LEDs, user buttons, a programmable buzzer, RGB LEDs, and dedicated servo ports for connecting multiple actuators with zero wiring hassle. The board supports USB-C or LiPo battery power, complete with built-in charging and safety circuitry. From classroom teaching to rapid prototyping and hobby projects, the Cytron Maker Uno RP2040 Development Board ensures hands-on creativity with reliable performance and simplicity. Features: Powered by Raspberry Pi RP2040 dual-core Arm Cortex-M0+ processor Arduino/Maker Uno form factor for broad project compatibility Supports Arduino IDE, MicroPython, and CircuitPython Includes 6 Grove ports, 1 Maker port, and 4 dedicated servo ports Equipped with 16 GPIO status LEDs, RGB LEDs, piezo buzzer, reset/user/boot buttons Dual power options: USB-C or single-cell LiPo battery Built-in LiPo charging circuit with overcharge and discharge protection Ideal for coding education, robotics, IoT, and STEM learning Pinout Diagram: