---
product_id: 1176552
title: "Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform"
brand: "dfrobot"
price: "$228"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1176552-pirate-4wd-arduino-robot-mobile-platform
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 1:120 Gear Ratio Two-way Output 130 Motor Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform

**Brand:** dfrobot
**Price:** $228
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Build Your Robotic Dreams Today!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform by dfrobot
- **How much does it cost?** $228 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/1176552-pirate-4wd-arduino-robot-mobile-platform)

## Best For

- dfrobot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dfrobot brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Robust 4WD Design:** Navigate any terrain with ease.
- • **Compact and Durable:** Built to withstand the rigors of exploration.
- • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Perfect for DIY robotics projects!
- • **Versatile Output Options:** Two-way shaft output for dynamic movement.
- • **Seamless Arduino Integration:** Compatible with your favorite Arduino boards.

## Overview

The DFRobot Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform is a versatile and robust robotics platform featuring a powerful 130 motor with a 1:120 gear ratio and two-way shaft output, making it ideal for a wide range of DIY projects and educational purposes.

## Description

DFRobot Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform

## Features

- Motor model: 130 motor
- Gear ratio: 1:120
- Output mode: two-way shaft output

## Images

![Pirate - 4WD Arduino Robot Mobile Platform - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tmdwXFiOL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can you swap out the dc 130-motor for a basher motor?**
A: Perhaps too many ancillary mods to make it effective.

**Q: Does it include encoders?**
A: I'm sorry, there is no enocder inside. and you can see this one: https://www.amazon.com/DFRobot-Baron-Arduino-Platform-Encoder/dp/B0096GS6P0/ref=pd_sbs_328_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YJZYE3RCBKE88ZWXWGE7

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this thing!!
*by C***A on July 30, 2013*

I bought this as a project for my son and I, so far it's passed all our expectations. The construction is surprisingly well made. All part fit together with perfection. Still had a little machine oil from the machining process but we liked that. Came with all the hardware plus extra screws and nuts. It took a little bit of plotting to find the holes that were predrilled for the arduino. I will eventually add more sensors, but it works quite well. I paid a little more then if I bought it from DFRobot directly, but I received the item faster then expected.

### ⭐⭐⭐ although for the price I would expect slightly better motors. The metal is pretty thin - I've ...
*by D***N on December 27, 2016*

Used this as a quick robot base for a proof of concept. IT works, although for the price I would expect slightly better motors. The metal is pretty thin - I've already bent the piece that extends out, but then again I have a raspberry pi velcro'd to it, so it may be me just manhandling it.

### ⭐⭐ The idea is great and I hope it will be fun when it ...
*by M***L on October 12, 2014*

The idea is great and I hope it will be fun when it is up and running. However, it had screws missing, washers missing, a couple screw holes felt like they hadn't been drilled properly. Its been a bit of a disaster as far as having the correct parts.

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*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-03-08*