{"product_id":"maker-and-coder-mc4-0-base-robotics-kit","title":"Maker and Coder MC4.0 Base Robotics Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maker and Coder MC4.0 Base Kit is a robotics construction and coding kit for building mobile robots. Its mecanum wheels, encoder motors, and sensors let learners investigate movement, navigation, and programmed responses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eMaker and Coder MC4.0 Base Robotics Kit at a glance\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMC42273\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer age guidance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–15 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCoding options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock-based coding, Python, Arduino\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle kit; assembly required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSuggested team size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 learners per kit (STEMclassrooms planning suggestion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Educators Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse repeatable driving trials to connect code with measured movement. Teams can compare navigation strategies, revise sensor thresholds, and explain why a robot follows—or misses—its intended route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC4.0 controller and robot-building hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DC encoder motors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltrasonic and line-following sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports block-based coding, Python and Arduino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-kit format for one project station\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClassroom Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram a route and compare predicted with actual movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvestigate line-following and obstacle responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare mecanum and differential-drive configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer’s contents list includes an MC4.0 controller and USB-C cable, motor-driver and rechargeable battery modules, charger, metal chassis, four encoder motors, four mecanum wheels, two standard wheels, a caster, ultrasonic and line-following sensors, cables, screws, screwdriver, and storage packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTwo Ways to Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the mecanum configuration to explore sideways movement and rotation, or rebuild as a three-wheel differential-drive robot. The same kit supports both configurations, one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Classroom Challenge to Try\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur suggested activity: mark a delivery route on the floor and ask teams to move a small classroom object between stations. Have students predict the robot’s path, test their code, record errors, and explain one improvement. Add obstacles or tighter turning requirements as learners gain confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoding \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe platform supports block-based coding and progression to Python or Arduino. Plan time for assembly, charging, software setup, and a teacher-led trial before the first student session. Check your school’s device, installation, USB, and network policies before a classroom rollout; contact us if you need help confirming your intended setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Kits Should We Order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor planning, STEMclassrooms suggests one kit per team of two or three learners. A class of 24 would therefore use 8–12 kits for simultaneous work. This is our suggested grouping, not a manufacturer capacity rating. Rotate builder, programmer, and tester roles so every student participates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompare the MC4.0 Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoose by project emphasis\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eKit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eProject emphasis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maker-and-coder-mc4-0-base-robotics-kit\"\u003eBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMobile robots, movement, and navigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maker-and-coder-mc4-0-steam-kit\"\u003eSTEAM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanisms, structural design, and programmable motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/maker-and-coder-mc4-0-aiot-robotics-kit\"\u003eAIoT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI camera inputs, environmental sensing, and connected-system projects\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0692\/0953\/files\/MC4_Base_Kit_Product_Document_Final_April2026.pdf?v=1794363673\"\u003eDownload the official product and technical guide (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e for the detailed contents, assembly information, and programming guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Buying Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes the kit arrive assembled?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Plan time to assemble the robot or mechanism, charge the battery, and test your software setup before teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich school devices can we use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm your intended operating system, browser, USB access, and installation permissions with us before a large order. Support for a programming language does not establish compatibility with every school device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes every activity need internet access?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnectivity requirements depend on the software and activity you choose. Check setup and download requirements before planning an offline lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Academy or curriculum access included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eContact us to confirm the learning-resource access and licensing included with your order. A link to a product guide does not establish an Academy subscription or classroom license.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan we order for a whole class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use the quantity guidance above, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a classroom quote\u003c\/a\u003e with your learner count, delivery ZIP code, and target date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrdering \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable to order through our supplier. Stock and delivery timing can vary; placing an order does not indicate immediate dispatch. Contact us to confirm quantities and timing for large classroom orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MAKER AND CODER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67662700183801,"sku":"MC42273","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0692\/0953\/files\/Base-kit-939-763px-2.webp?v=1794359718","url":"https:\/\/stemclassrooms.com\/products\/maker-and-coder-mc4-0-base-robotics-kit","provider":"STEMclassrooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}