mBot2 powered by AA battery conversion

[OneDrive365]

Hello,
My school purchased a mBot2 for this event, and it turns out it is powered by a L-Ion battery. I've noticed a 3.7V-6V power input on the robot's shield. Has anyone else found a way for it to be powered by AAs?

Thanks

[brian9640]

I did some research and could not find an easy method. The online material do not reference an external power connection. Since the battery board includes L-Ion battery charging, I would be concerned connecting rechargeable AA batteries to the L-Ion battery connection points. The charging voltages may not be compatible between the different battery types.

I recommend you contact mBot2's support group. See if there is a support email or support forum. If you do get an answer, please share that answer here.

[Serratus-Anterior]

Hmm, I also have an mBot, but it came with a battery pack for 4 AA batteries, does your box have that?