Pololu IR Beacon Transceiver vs A-Star 32U4 Robot Controller SV with Raspberry Pi Bridge (SMT Components Only)
Pololu IR Beacon Transceiver and A-Star 32U4 Robot Controller SV with Raspberry Pi Bridge (SMT Components Only) are compared below on the data published by their sellers — price converted to euros, stock, and every specification either seller discloses. On price, Pololu IR Beacon Transceiver is €8.98 cheaper ($33.85).
| Criterion |  Pololu IR Beacon Transceiver |  A-Star 32U4 Robot Controller SV with Raspberry Pi Bridge (SMT Components Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $33.85cheapest | $44.22 |
| Seller | Pololu | Pololu |
| Availability | Discontinued | In stock |
| Rating | — | — |
| Voltage max. | 16 V | 36 V |
| Voltage min. | 6 V | 5.5 V |
| Weight | 5.9 g | 15 g |
| Continuous output current per channel | — | 1.7 A |
| External programmer required | — | No |
| Input voltage range | — | 5.5 V to 36 V |
| Logic voltage | — | 5 V |
| Maximum output current | — | 2.5 A |
| Maximum range | 15 ft | — |
| Minimum range | 6 in | — |
| Motor channels | — | 2 |
| Motor driver | — | MAX14870 |
| Other pcb markings | — | 0J9476 |
| Pcb dev codes | — | ac04c |
| Peak output current per channel | — | 2.5 A |
| Processor | — | ATmega32U4 @ 16 MHz |
| Program memory size | — | 32 Kbytes |
| Ram size | — | 2 560 bytes |
| Reverse voltage protection | — | Yes |
| Size | 1.35″ diameter | 65 mm × 56 mm |
| User i o lines | — | 26 |
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