The logo of Duckietown shows a friendly cartoonish duck, Mack, smiling and holding a steering wheel. The text reads "Duckietown"

Duckietown first steps

Get started by building your robots and setting up your working environment

First steps: robot assembly instructions

Already have a Duckietown robot (Duckiebot, Duckiedrone, Duckietown, Autolab)?

Follow the links below to get started building!

Otherwise, get a Duckietown robot.

Build my Duckiebot (DB21-J4)
Build my Duckietown
Build my Duckiedrone (DD24)

Only the latest Duckietown robot models are linked above. If you are looking for assembly and/or operating instructions for older models, contact us.

Software environment setup

Depending on if you are gearing up for learning experiences with Duckiebots or Duckiedrones, choose your path below.

Duckiebots (DB21-J4)

1. Safety first

2. Set up your computer

3. Validate your build

4. Start learning (or enroll in the MOOC for a guided experience)

Duckiedrones (DD24)

1. Safety first (drone building)

2. Safety second too (drone flying)

3. Software initialization

4. Start learning

Where do I start?

Not sure what is the best solution for you? 

Duckietown can be used in different ways depending on if you want to teach, learn, or do research. 

Find my path