New AI Mini 4WD computer board arrived

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Say hello to our new computer board for our next generation of AI Mini 4WD prototype. It is a lightweight and streamlined version of the last Mark 8 board but still has the optional Bluetooth module add in. We always wanted a lightweight version. It has taken a year to design and developed this version. The recent race at Bikesoup in February 2026 with a 60 degrees bank shows how important weight is in this type of technical track. This gave us the push to speed up the development. The new board design will save ~8 grams of weight (~28% lighter). This will give the car more stability and speed. We will share more news about the new car soon. So watch this space.

New AI Mini 4WD computer board arrived from JLCPCB in a blue box
New AI Mini 4WD computer board arrived

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