Description
Robot Butterfly invites you to explore nature’s elegance and interact with the wild around you!
Build it yourself or choose one that is ready to go out of the box. Perfect for intermediate makers and curious beginners ready to level up.
More than a project — it’s an adventure companion!
Robot Butterfly comes alive on your nature walks, sparking curiosity through hands-on technology and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Made by and for tech-loving explorers who believe robot creatures should journey alongside us into the wild.
What’s In The Box?
Starting from a chrysalis of parts, you’ll assemble 132 pieces into a complete Robot Butterfly, guided by detailed instructions.
Kit Contents:
- Circuit boards
- Motors
- Sensors
- 3D printed pieces
- Fasteners
- USB-C to USB-A cable
- 2x AA batteries
- One pair of classic wings
- Holographic sticker
See Technical Specifications below for more details.
Each kit includes a random colour of the classic wings. Feel free to add to the order notes your top three colour requests and we’ll aim to fulfil your first choice! Check out the colours available here.
The 12-15-24 bug fix is included by default.
The box does not include safety glasses, soldering iron and supplies, hand tools, precision screwdriver set, digital multimeter, or third hands. We recommend having those tools on hand to make the build process smoother.
Hands-On Skills You’ll Build
With this kit, you will:
- Solder a circuit board
- Assemble 3D printed pieces
- Program a microcontroller
- Observe details in the design
- Learn information about nature
- Connect with community online (optional)
- Debug problems and communicate with technical support (if needed)
Powering Robot Butterfly
Robot Butterfly can be powered through its USB-C port or with two AA batteries (included).
For best performance, especially when the robot is moving or sensing, we recommend using a standard USB power bank, such as the kind used to charge phones. This ensures a stable power supply during outdoor adventures.
The AA batteries are better suited for low-power scenarios, such as when Robot Butterfly is idle or stationary. High activity, such as fast servo movements and quick blinking rainbow neopixels, can cause power drops (brown-outs) that may interrupt performance.
Technical Specifications
- Microcontroller: ESP32-WROOM
- Power: USB-C or 2x AA batteries on low-power mode
- Sensors: 6-DOF IMU (MPU6050), ultrasonic distance sensor (HC-SR04), temperature & humidity (DHT11), ambient light (analog photocell), 2x tactile buttons
- Actuators: 2x 9g Servo motors
- Indicators: Buzzer for sound, Neopixel RGB lights, two status LEDs, RX/TX LEDs, and power LED
- User-programmable with Arduino IDE, sample code provided
- Mass assembled: ~250 g
- Dimensions (without wings): 12 cm length x 5 cm width x 10.5 cm tall
- Dimensions (with wings): 19 cm length x 5 cm width x 24 cm tall
Beginner Friendly?
Our detailed instructions guide you through each step, making the build approachable and rewarding.
If you’ve mastered blinking an LED and reading a sensor with Arduino, you’re ready for this next adventure with Robot Butterfly.
If you’re already an expert and still find joy in building for fun, Robot Butterfly is for you too.
