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Arduino UNO DIY Line Follower Robot Kit (L293D Motor Shield + IR Sensors)

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Arduino UNO DIY Line Follower Robot Kit (L293D Motor Shield + IR Sensors)

Complete line-following robot kit with UNO board, L293D motor shield, IR sensors, chassis, motors and wheels plus step-by-step build video.

₹1,728 + 18% GST

SKU: BOTBIT-ROB-07 · Best for: First Arduino robotics project for students and beginners

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Overview

About Arduino UNO DIY Line Follower Robot Kit (L293D Motor Shield + IR Sensors).

This DIY Line Follower Robot Kit from Robocraze is a complete beginner robotics project built around an Arduino UNO-compatible board, an L293D motor-driver shield and a pair of infrared line sensors. The robot reads a black line against a light surface, feeds that signal to the UNO, and the code steers the two geared DC motors to keep the car centred on the track.

It is one of the most popular first robots in Indian classrooms and colleges because everything needed to build a working robot ships in one box: board, motor shield, IR sensors, chassis, gear motors, wheels, caster and hardware, plus a step-by-step build video. That removes the guesswork of sourcing matched parts.

For students and hobbyists the appeal is the fast, satisfying result and the genuine learning: you understand sensors, motor drivers, PWM and simple control logic, all on the widely supported Arduino platform, at a very affordable price point.

Key features

Why it stands out.

Arduino UNO-compatible board as the brain, programmable in the free Arduino IDE

L293D motor-driver shield drives the two DC gear motors and frees the UNO pins

Two IR line sensors detect a black line on a light surface for path following

Complete chassis with dual-shaft BO gear motors, wheels and caster wheel

All mounting hardware, wiring and a step-by-step build video included

Beginner-friendly project ideal for learning sensors, motor control and basic logic

Specifications

Selection facts.

Controller	Arduino UNO compatible (ATmega328P)
Motor driver	L293D motor-driver shield
Driver channels	Up to 4 DC motors / 2 stepper or servo, 1.2A per channel
Driver voltage	4.5 V to 25 V
Sensors	2x IR line-detection sensors
Motors	Dual-shaft BO geared DC motors
Chassis	Robot car chassis with wheels and caster wheel
Programming	Arduino IDE (C/C++)
Extras	Mounting hardware, wiring and step-by-step build video

Applications

Where it is used.

First Arduino robotics project for students and beginners
Learning IR sensor reading and black-line detection
Understanding L293D motor driving and PWM speed control
School and college robotics lab assignments
Line-following competitions and maker demonstrations
Base platform to extend with more sensors or Bluetooth control

Buying guide

How to choose.

Buy this kit if you are new to robotics and want a guaranteed working first robot without hunting for individually compatible parts. It suits school and college students, robotics-club beginners and parents introducing kids to Arduino on a small budget.

Choose it over buying loose components when you want the convenience of a matched chassis, motors and sensors plus a build video; the value is in the curation and the guided assembly. If you already own an UNO and motors, a bare gripper or sensor add-on may be a cheaper path.

Pair it with a 9V or a 2-cell/3-cell battery holder to power the motor shield, a USB Type-B cable to program the UNO, and a roll of black electrical tape to lay out your test track.

FAQ

Common questions.

Do I need to know coding to build this?

Basic Arduino coding helps, but the kit includes a step-by-step build video and the line-follower sketch is short and freely available, so beginners can get it running by following along.

What powers the motors?

The L293D shield is powered by an external battery pack (commonly a 9V battery or a AA/18650 holder). Running motors off the USB port alone is not recommended as it cannot supply enough current.

Which board is included?

An Arduino UNO-compatible board based on the ATmega328P, programmed with the standard free Arduino IDE over a USB Type-B cable.

How does the robot follow the line?

The two IR sensors detect whether they are over the black line or the light surface and send that to the UNO. The code then adjusts the left and right motors through the L293D shield to stay on the line.

Is it available in India?

Yes. It is a Robocraze kit stocked by major Indian robotics retailers and marketplaces, with local support and documentation.

What is in the box?

The UNO-compatible board, L293D motor shield, two IR sensors, chassis, dual-shaft gear motors, wheels, caster wheel, mounting hardware and wiring, plus access to a build video.

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