The MiniQ 4WD Cross Country is a compact, fully assembled Arduino-compatible mobile robot designed for education and learning. Built around an ATmega32U4 (Arduino Leonardo) controller, it features 4-wheel drive with higher ground clearance (25 mm) for improved off-road capability on uneven terrain.

The robot integrates WS2812 RGB LEDs, infrared transmitters and receiver for obstacle detection, light sensors, a buzzer, and soft-touch buttons. It comes with an IR remote control and can be programmed via Micro-USB using the Arduino IDE. Eight beginner-friendly lessons are available for free download, covering topics from basic buzzer control to obstacle avoidance and encoder use.

Key Features

• Fully Assembled – Ready to use with just 4× AA batteries and Arduino IDE
• 4WD Off-Road – 25 mm ground clearance for complex terrain
• Arduino Leonardo Compatible – ATmega32U4 with Micro-USB programming
• Obstacle Detection – 2× IR transmitters and 1× IR receiver
• WS2812 RGB LED – Single-pin addressable colour control
• IR Remote Included – Control the robot wirelessly out of the box
• Educational Tutorials – 8 free lessons from beginner to advanced

Specifications

• Controller: ATmega32U4 (Arduino Leonardo)
• Power: 4× AA batteries or Micro-USB
• Working Voltage: 4.5–6 V
• Drive: 4WD
• Max Speed: 79 cm/s
• Ground Clearance: 25 mm
• Dimensions: 115 mm × 110 mm × 45 mm

Ideal For

• Learning Arduino programming and robotics
• STEM education in schools and workshops
• Obstacle avoidance and IR remote control projects

Package Contents

• 1× MiniQ 4WD Cross Country robot (fully assembled)
• 1× IR remote controller
• 1× Micro-USB cable

Resources

• Product Wiki
• Sample Code Pack
• Tutorial Pack