Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Forum Thread

Sphero RVR, Programmable Treaded Vehicle - $171.92 (normally $249.99) at Amazon

$171.92
$249.99
-2 Deal Score
1,754 Views
The Sphero RVR is only ~$172 right now on Amazon. It's a 2 hour battery life programmable car that you can stack other components onto, like a Raspberry Pi or Sphero accessories. It has an SDK and can be coded with Javascript among other simpler interfaces, including an app on basically every platform.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBBRQW3/
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
Sphero RVR, Programmable Treaded Vehicle - $171.92 (normally $249.99) at Amazon
Visit Amazon
Add Comment
Reply
in Hobbies (6) Get Amazon coupons
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.

Check Out Similar Hobbies Deals

View All
DIYSELF 24Pack Box Cutters (9MM Wide Blade Cutter) Utility Knife Box Cutter Retractable, Compact, Extended Use for Heavy Duty Office, Home, Arts Crafts, Hobby(Mix) $9.99
1 0
$20.99: 128-Piece Revell 1970 Ford Torino Cobra 1:25 Scale Skill Level 4 Model Car Building Kit (14534) at Amazon
2 3
Select Accounts: $26.99*: Estes Tandem-X Rocket Launch Set (Amazon and Crossfire ISX) at Amazon
2 0
$1.59: 5″ Fiskars Pointed-Tip Scissors for Kids 4-7 at Amazon
1 0
$6.99*: Kinetic Sand SquishMotion Playset w/ 1-lb Play Sand at Amazon
1 0
7" McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse: Black Adam (Endless Winter) Action Figure w/ Accessories $5.42 + Free S&H w/ Walmart+ or on $35+
4 0
Deal
Score -2
1,754 Views
$171.92
$249.99
Visit Amazon
About This Product
    Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 194 Amazon Reviews
    Product Name: Sphero RVR: All-Terrain, Fully Programmable Robot and Customizable Hardware Platform, Micro:bit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi Compatible [RVR]
    Product Description: RVR is Sphero’s revolutionary take on the programmable robot - drivable right out of the box, packed with a diverse suite of sensors, and built for customization. RVR is the ultimate canvas for hackers, makers, educators, and learners.
    Model Number: RV01ROW
    Product SKU: B07RBBRQW3
    Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
    Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
    Item Weight: 3 pounds
    Item model number: RV01ROW
    Shipping Weight: 5.35 pounds (
    The go-anywhere, do-anything programmable robot - drive it. Program It. Build on it.
    Drive Rvr precisely and accurately right out of the box – no assembly or complicated setup required.
    RVR’s powerful motor, all-terrain treads and high torque give you the freedom to drive just about anywhere.
    Use the Sphero Edu app to code Rvr with draw & drive, scratch blocks, or JavaScript. This Tank-style robot is packed with on-board sensors including a colour sensor, light sensor, IR, Magnetometer, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
    This Tank-style robot is packed with on-board sensors including a colour sensor, light sensor, IR, Magnetometer, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
    A removable, rechargeable, high-capacity battery delivers enough juice to power Rvr and third-party hardware.
    RVR’s customizable expansion plate is designed to work with most third-party hardware including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, micro - bit, and Sphero’s own little Bits.
    Rvr is highly hackable with sdk and API libraries for more advanced hackers and makers.
    Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more. If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.

    6 Comments

    View Forum Thread

    Your comment cannot be blank.

    Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

    Joined Mar 2006
    L5: Journeyman
    > bubble2 996 Posts
    216 Reputation
    euuser100574
    05-21-2020 at 02:41 AM.
    05-21-2020 at 02:41 AM.
    I'm not gonna flag it as spam, but it looks a bit like self promotion.

    It also seems pretty overpriced, grossly so for makers. It's the same price as a drone with many features, but it can't fly.
    1
    Reply
    Joined Jul 2004
    L999: Hot Dog
    > bubble2 1,583 Posts
    397 Reputation
    supergrover
    05-21-2020 at 03:57 AM.
    05-21-2020 at 03:57 AM.
    I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a company that "improves" items by taking away apps for older items so they don't work anymore and are proud to respond that way on the app store. You are now forced to sideload older apps from sketchy sites if you still want to play with these older items. STAY AWAY FROM SPHERO! You've been warned.
    Reply
    Joined Sep 2013
    peekaboo!
    > bubble2 10,341 Posts
    912 Reputation
    alxshanti
    05-21-2020 at 09:55 AM.
    05-21-2020 at 09:55 AM.
    Quote from jumblies :
    I'm not gonna flag it as spam, but it looks a bit like self promotion.

    It also seems pretty overpriced, grossly so for makers. It's the same price as a drone with many features, but it can't fly.
    Thank you for your post. Last night, or rather early this AM, I was about to place an order. But then I thought I'd wait a while before making a decision. I'm glad I did. (BTW, I'm simply fascinated by your avatar. It seems vaguely families, but I can't quite put my finger on it right now.)
    Reply
    Joined Jul 2007
    L2: Beginner
    > bubble2 89 Posts
    331 Reputation
    Original Poster
    Tegeril
    05-21-2020 at 08:07 PM.
    05-21-2020 at 08:07 PM.
    Quote from jumblies :
    I'm not gonna flag it as spam, but it looks a bit like self promotion.

    It also seems pretty overpriced, grossly so for makers. It's the same price as a drone with many features, but it can't fly.
    Didn't realize it had been lower. I'm not associated with Sphero at all (would be a pretty long con to have this account for this lol). Just had it in an Amazon wishlist for a short while and saw it drop suddenly.
    Reply
    Joined Jul 2004
    L999: Hot Dog
    > bubble2 1,583 Posts
    397 Reputation
    supergrover
    05-22-2020 at 04:41 AM.
    05-22-2020 at 04:41 AM.
    Quote from Tegeril :
    Didn't realize it had been lower. I'm not associated with Sphero at all (would be a pretty long con to have this account for this lol). Just had it in an Amazon wishlist for a short while and saw it drop suddenly.

    Just shred your money. I'll be more enjoyable than giving this POS company any money.
    Reply
    Joined Jul 2014
    L1: Learner
    > bubble2 8 Posts
    10 Reputation
    jeredknox
    05-26-2020 at 07:46 AM.
    05-26-2020 at 07:46 AM.
    Just ordered it last night, I just stumbled on it and noticed it was a hundred bucks cheaper than usual. I got it for$155 on Amazon. I've paid similar for diy rover kits that aren't as end-user friendly or tough. If you're looking for a platform to start stem learning or even prototyping right away, at that price point, do it! I wouldn't worry about it not working in the future thanks to the uart port and modularity of the device.
    Reply
    Page 1 of 1
    Start the Conversation
     

    Popular Deals

    Trending Deals

    More Hobbies Deals & Discounts

    Link Copied

    The link has been copied to the clipboard.