This is a record of my journey to build a RoboMaster with Arduino. The idea of creating my own RC car and robotics has always fascinated me, so I've decided to take on this project as a way to learn more about electronics, programming, mechanical design.
Below picture shows the RoboMaster S1:
Weeks back, I spent time researching the basics of building an remote controlled car with Arduino. I read books and internet sources, I found that there are different chassis options, motor types, and control mechanisms. I also had to study the design of RoboMaster. After hours of reading, I finally decided on a simple RoboMaster with 4-wheel drive design with tank-like controls. I also made a list of supplies I'll need:
- Arduino Uno
- Arduino L293D Motor Shield
- Chassis kit
- Tank or Crane like moving parts
- Wheels and tires
- DC motors
- Batteries and battery holder
- HC-05 Bluetooth module
- Breadboard for prototyping
- Remote control transmitter and receiver
- Various tools (screwdrivers, pliers, soldering iron, etc.)
- Jumper wires
I have already purchased the majority of the listed components. The image below show materials I have got so far for the driving .
For the upper part for the RoboMaster I am thinking of using a backhoe loader toy part and for controller(RoboMaster Gamepad) I will try to use a toy quadcoupter drone controller as shown below.
The assembly of the chassis with the motors and wheels that I did this week as shown below.
But I am not satisfied with the above assembly because I used a gun glue to attach the motors to the chassis because at the store they did not have the complete car chassis with screws.
I will buy another chassis with screws to make it more rigid and strong.
The communication between the controller which is either smart phone or a drone controller and the my arduino based robomaster will be either bluetooth, wifi, or using RF24 RF modules.
Next the second part of this project: Building RoboMaster with Arduino - Part 2
References
# Quick HC-05 AT startup guide - Arduino RoboMaster Part 3
# Testing RC Bluetooth Car App and Motor Code -Arduino RoboMaster Part 4
# Lithium Ion Battery and Charger - Arduino RoboMaster Part 5
