Clap-Controlled Robot Car Kit: Learn Sensor Logic with Arduino Nano

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

This kit turns an everyday clap into a command that drives a robot car. Young builders will assemble the chassis, wire the sound sensor to an Arduino Nano, and code distinct responses — one clap moves forward, two claps reverse, and three stop. It’s a playful introduction to microcontroller logic that makes sensor-based automation tangible.

What You'll Build

Your child will fully assemble a 2-wheel-drive robot from the ground up, connecting a sensitive sound detection module to the Arduino. After uploading the sketch, they’ll test clap patterns and watch the robot respond instantly. The outcome is a responsive machine that navigates on any smooth floor, controlled purely by sound.

What You'll Learn

• How electret microphones inside sound sensors convert claps into electrical pulses and threshold triggers
• Wiring an L298N dual H-bridge motor driver to independently control two TT gear motors
• Programming conditional logic in Arduino IDE to count clap intervals and decide motor direction
• Aligning a 2WD chassis, castor wheel, and battery holder for stable, drift-free movement

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for young explorers aged 10–12 who are curious about robotics, this kit aligns with CBSE’s AI and Coding curriculum from Grade 6 and fits perfectly into ATL Tinkering Lab sessions. It’s the kind of hands-on project that turns a school science fair into a memorable demonstration, without needing prior electronics experience. Hobby clubs and summer STEM camps across India use it to spark lasting interest in sensors and microcontrollers.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.