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Arduino based rc car

  • 27-10-2011 7:20pm
    #1
    longhalloween
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    I'm starting a new project this week and aim to build a fully functional arduino based rc car.

    So far I've either bought or ordered

    1) Arduino Uno
    2) L298N Dual Motor controller shield
    3) 6 channel RC transmitter and receiver.

    Hopefully this should take care of the brains of the unit.

    I'm having a bit of difficulty sourcing motors. In my mind this machine has to go as fast as possible and handle terrain, similar to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HyZ-raQseg

    On the other hand I don't have much money so I'm reduced to scavenging most parts from a recycling centre.

    I have a 30v drill motor and battery pack (no charger) so another one of those and I should be fine.

    For tracks I'm thinking of something similar to this:
    http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-custom-and-strong-tank-tracks-for-very/

    The body is going to be made from a mix of plywood and sheet steel, again, based on the quantities I can either find or buy cheap.

    It won't be a pretty machine, but it will work probably

    If anyone has any ideas or contributions please let me know.


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