SunFounder PiDog

Description

PiDog is a DIY quadruped kit you assemble yourself around your own Raspberry Pi — IMPORTANT: the Raspberry Pi board is NOT included in the base kit (compatible boards: Pi 5 / 4 / 3B+ / 3B / Zero 2 W). Twelve metal-gear servos drive 32 dog-like actions — walking, sitting, head-shaking, tail-wagging and tricks — with Python programming for deeper projects. It sees, hears and reacts through a 5 MP camera, microphone/speaker, ultrasonic, touch and 6-DOF gyro/accelerometer modules, and supports app control with FPV plus ChatGPT-4o voice interaction. The included 2× 18650 battery pack gives about 1.5 hours of play.

Specifications

• Assembled size: ~24 × 14 × 22.5 cm
• Servos: 12 metal-gear servos; 32 programmable actions
• Compute: your Raspberry Pi (5/4/3B+/3B/Zero 2 W, not included) + SunFounder Robot HAT; Python
• Camera: 5 MP camera module
• Sensors: ultrasonic module, touch module, 6-DOF IMU, sound-direction module; microphone and speaker; RGB LED strip
• Battery: 2 × 18650 cells (included); runtime ~1.5 h
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi / AP mode; SunFounder Controller app (FPV)
• Requires: Raspberry Pi and microSD card (not included)

Good for / Not for

Good for: hands-on STEM learning and Python practice; builders who enjoy assembling a kit; classes and clubs with adult guidance. Not for: anyone wanting a ready-to-run robot out of the box; buyers without a compatible Raspberry Pi; rough outdoor use.

What is included

The PiDog kit: frame and structural parts, 12 metal-gear servos, camera, microphone/speaker, ultrasonic, touch and gyro sensor modules, and the 2× 18650 battery pack (per SunFounder’s published kit list, checked November 2026).

Required but not included

A compatible Raspberry Pi board (Pi 5 / 4 / 3B+ / 3B / Zero 2 W), a microSD card, and a computer for setup. Assembly time and basic tools are needed — this is a kit, not a finished robot.

Delivery, total cost & warranty

Ships from Zhangzhou, China; shipping cost and timing are confirmed by email for your destination before payment. Warranty follows SunFounder’s manufacturer terms; PupRobot helps coordinate claims by email at [email protected].

Product FAQ

Is the Raspberry Pi included?

No. The Pi board is never part of this kit — you need your own compatible Raspberry Pi and a microSD card.

Do I need programming experience?

No. SunFounder publishes step-by-step assembly and usage documentation, and Python examples are available when you want to go deeper.

How does ordering work?

Place the order here (no payment is taken). We reply by email to confirm the final total. You pay only after accepting that confirmation.

Sources & verification

Specifications are from SunFounder’s published product data, checked November 2026.