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I just can't put it down. I purchased the pre-built version, and am glad that I did. Not much extra cost for them to put it together. I'm sure that some like the building experience, but not me. It can be used right out of the box with an Android (or iPhone?) app or by using the IR remote.There is a built-in gyro (which can be disabled), which triggers a recovery motion if Bittle is upside down. There is add-on hardware, my favorite of which is the Mu Vision Sensor camera. The camera can be set to stream video, so you see what it sees. Bittle itself can also be setup for WiFi, so that you can control him with anything that can run a web browser. It can use Bluetooth and USB out of the box.But the real fun starts when writing code for it. The open-source software means that you can rewrite any part of the code you want. There are libraries online for further enhancements. You can add "instincts" or edit already written "instincts," which are new positions or motions, like walk, trot, run (forward, backward, and left, right), sit, pee, pushups, look around, etc. It's fairly easy to add instincts, although designing them can take thought and experimentation - especially the gaits (as opposed to behaviors and postures).That's not to say that you will be programming Bittle to climb steps on the first day (unless you're far more experienced than I). Plenty of patience and research is required in order to do anything fancy. There is significant online documentation, but you need to put the instruction pieces together and understand how it all works. You can code in Python, C++, and some visual language that I have yet to try (but might be great for beginner programmers). I'm using the recommended Arduino IDE (free for Windows, macOS and Linux), which seems to have a large following, along with the availability of more open-source software. As the headline states, the possibilities are endless with this ingenious robot - all depending on how much effort you want to expend in research and/or your own programming. Unlike toys with built-in actions and nothing else, your imagination is the limiting factor.Cons: My Bittle's head doesn't have a great physical connection, so it can get disconnected when he falls over. I have been leaving the head off when experimenting. The optional camera is an odd physical setup, mounted in Bittle's mouth. I may try to come up with a different design with a 3d printer, but that could be a project on its own. I have yet to figure out how to connect a Raspberry Pi (not a lot of documentation), but hope to be able to do that at some point. I'm guessing that it will require a bit of soldering. I would like to be able to purchase each Bittle part separately (the plastic body parts, motors, springs, screws, main board, add-on cards, battery, etc.). The online documentation is extensive, although there are portions that are unclear to me or not 100% comprehensive/complete. Maybe it's just my USB cables, but I am concerned that plugging/unplugging the battery charger will wear out the cable that is placed so close to the charging port. Also, USB-C might be better than Micro USB these days.Overall, Bittle is a blast. If you like tinkering, coding, and learning, you won't be disappointed or bored. But even if you don't wish to become a programmer, it is fun to play with right out of the box.

The media could not be loaded. I have bought and played with it for about 2 months and I feel like I have to get back here and give a five star! I was looking for something to have more fun after work and I accidentally found this robot when I am browsing Amazon. TBH, I bought this because it looks cool but it actually gave me a lot more fun and surprise! As a software developer who loves robotics, Petoi Bittle has been a fantastic Arduino robot kit. The robot building process was fairly straight forward and took me less than an hour. I've enjoyed creating different gaits and behaviors with sensors in Python and Arduino C++. I especially like to use its Skill Composer to build new skills. Its open-source flexibility allows me to experiment with Raspberry Pi. Also, I find their documentation and tutorial videos to be pretty thorough. Their forum discussion is also helpful.The other day my cousin in middle school came to my house and got hooked playing with it. He could even get hands on adjusting the program of the robot dog real quick and we had a great time together! Next, I am going to teach him more Bittle robotics coding with its block-based coding.

Looking for something to do for a project and to spend time with my 12-year son, I came across this little Bittle dog due to recommendation from a friend. Coming from an engineering background, I thought this is an excellent choice for me to help him explore his interest in the field.We chose the construction kit, which includes the servo motor, body pieces, battery, Bluetooth and Wifi modules, and the Arduino motion controller (Nyboard), along with other items that you would need to start the project. Assembling the kit took us little more than two hours as we took our time following the instructions. The calibration, program and control can be done via Bluetooth on either the iOS or Android devices. There is a Raspberry Pi socket for future extension.Although we’ve just started, I am amazed with the endless possibilities this kit appears to offer. The online documentation / support seems to be abundant. And with open-source, you can share with and benefit from others within the community.Overall, this is a great STEM learning kit. For some, the price may be on a high side, but it is cheaper than buying the individual pieces and modules. After all, you (or your little one) have a complete project to learn from right at the beginning, and add advanced features to build a sophisticated robotic dog if you want to take a few steps forward in the future.

7 of the 10 supplied servos had bad connections. The entire kit looked used and jumbled together.Save time; don't buy the kit on Amazon. Just get it pre-assembled. Hopefully, the units will be checked and working before delivery.I don't believe this to be the seller's fault. I believe this to be Amazon's fault.Updated to 1 star. I just wanted to order another one, but the Amazon return process has taken an excessive amount of time, and now I will be holding my money for over a month.AVOID THIS SELLER AT ALL COSTS

Due to some variations in the instructions, the wiring for the board doesn't match up with the instructions. As such, everyone