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Build Guide

M4-D2 Mobility Kit

A complete walkthrough — what's in the box, how to put it together, and how to get your Mac Mini rolling.

M4-D2 Mobility Kit

What's in the box

20 components · 29 pieces total

×1
Raspberry Pi Pico W
Adafruit
×2
DFRobot FIT0450 TT motor with encoder
DFRobot
×1
DRV8833 dual motor driver breakout
Adafruit
×4
TCRT5000 IR cliff sensor module
Amazon
×4
Micro limit switch (bump sensor)
Amazon
×1
TalentCell 12V 3000mAh LiPo battery
Amazon
×1
Anker 737 PowerCore 24K
Anker / Amazon
×2
65mm rubber wheel (TT motor fit)
Adafruit
×1
Ball caster (3/8" steel ball)
Pololu
×1
12" round acrylic base plate (laser cut)
SendCutSend
×1
Mac Mini shelf plate (laser cut)
SendCutSend
×1
M3 brass standoff + screw kit
Amazon
×1
Mac Mini 2024 cradle (3D printed)
Mac Falcon
×1
Half-size breadboard + jumper wire kit
Amazon
×2
USB-C braided cable 1.8m
Anker / Amazon
×1
USB-A to micro-USB cable 0.5m
Amazon
×1
DC barrel jack adapter cables
Amazon
×1
Mac Falcon firmware (Pico W)
Digital
×1
Mac Falcon control software (Mac Mini)
Digital
×1
Manufacturing & assembly labor
Mac Falcon

Build steps

Total time: about 80 minutes the first time.

01

Assemble the Technic frame

~45 min

Follow the BrickLink Studio file included with your kit. The Technic superstructure mounts to the top ring of the Create 3 using the included M3 bolts and rubber grommets.

02

Seat the power bank

~10 min

The Anker 737 slides into the lower shelf of the Technic frame. Route the USB-C data cable (Mac Mini → Create 3) through the cable guide channel on the left rail.

03

Mount your Mac Mini

~5 min

Lower your Mac Mini 2024 into the printed PLA+ cradle. It clicks into the upper shelf — no tools needed. Connect the 140W USB-C power cable from the Anker to the Mac Mini's back port.

04

Install the control software

~20 min

Clone the open-source mac-falcon repo on your Mac Mini and run the setup script. It installs the ROS 2 bridge and lets you drive the Create 3 from your terminal — or from anywhere on your WiFi network.

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Download the PDF guide

The full build guide with photos, part numbers, and wiring diagrams. Sent to your email with your order confirmation.

📦 Included with purchase
$749
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