Pimoroni Trilobot Base Kit | Raspberry Pi Robot Kit | PIM598
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- Sturdy FR-4 PCB Chassis with Built-In Motor Driver — No separate motor HAT needed; layers are labeled to show where each part goes
- 2× Front-Wheel Drive + Rear Ball Castor — Two 110:1 geared motors with grippy moon-buggy wheels
- Front-Facing Ultrasonic Distance Sensor — Lets the robot detect obstacles and stop itself before bumping into things
- Built-In Camera Mount — Attach a Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 or v3 (standard or wide) for a robot’s-eye view or AI/machine learning projects (camera sold separately)
- Six-Zone RGB Underlighting — Bright onboard LED underglow, plus four tactile buttons and status LEDs
- Easy Expansion — 2× Qwiic/STEMMA QT connectors, a servo header, an I2C header, and headers for up to five Breakout Garden sockets (sockets sold separately; soldering required)
- Python Library with Examples — Controller code and example programs available from Pimoroni
The Pimoroni Trilobot Base Kit (PIM598) is a sturdy, mid-level Raspberry Pi robot kit designed with education in mind. It is straightforward to get started with, but easy to extend with extra sensors, a camera, or your own hardware as your plans grow. The motor driver is built into the chassis, and the bright RGB underlighting, reversible top plate, and gold bumper add some style to the build.
Please note: this is the Base Kit only. You will need to supply your own Raspberry Pi (Pimoroni lists a Raspberry Pi 4), microSD card, Raspberry Pi camera, and USB-C battery pack. Base Kits shipped from February 2023 onward include revised boards compatible with Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 and v3.
Compatibility Note: Pimoroni states the Trilobot library is not yet compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 or the latest Raspberry Pi OS (Bookworm) due to changes in the GPIO libraries. For best results, flash the Legacy version of Raspberry Pi OS.
Ideal For
- STEM & Classroom Robotics — Beginner-friendly assembly with a step-by-step tutorial from Pimoroni
- Python Robotics Learning — Motor control, sensors, and RGB lighting through a ready-made library
- Camera & Computer Vision Experiments — Camera mount supports robot’s-eye video and AI/machine learning projects
- Expandable Sensor Projects — Qwiic/STEMMA QT and Breakout Garden headers for adding more sensors
- DIY Robot Builders — Hackable headers for servos, NeoPixel strips, and custom add-ons
Specifications
- MPN — PIM598
- SKU — CDPIM598
- Drive — 2× front-wheel drive, 1× rear ball castor
- Motors — 2× 110:1 gearmotors with pre-soldered shims
- Chassis — Layered FR-4 PCB with built-in motor driver
- Sensor — Front-facing ultrasonic distance sensor
- Lighting — Six-zone RGB underlighting
- Inputs — 4 tactile buttons with status LEDs
- Expansion — 2× Qwiic/STEMMA QT, servo header (5V, GPIO12), 1× I2C header, 5× Breakout Garden socket headers
- Camera Support — Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2 and v3 (camera not included)
- Software — Python library (Legacy Raspberry Pi OS recommended)
- Included — Main, top, front, and camera boards; 2 motors with cables; 2 wheels; ball castor; ultrasonic sensor; booster header; USB-C power cable; nuts, bolts, and mounting hardware
- Not Included — Raspberry Pi, microSD card, camera, USB-C battery pack
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About Brand
Pimoroni is a UK-based electronics manufacturer and retailer specializing in innovative accessories and add-ons for Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, and maker projects. Founded in 2012, Pimoroni is known for its creative designs, high-quality engineering, and strong support for the global maker community.
From colorful Raspberry Pi cases and displays to sensors, robotics kits, and educational tools, Pimoroni products are designed to make electronics fun, accessible, and easy to build. Their solutions are widely used by hobbyists, educators, students, and developers looking to prototype, learn, and create with confidence.
With a focus on open-source hardware and hands-on learning, Pimoroni continues to inspire makers worldwide to turn ideas into reality.
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