Arduino + Game maker Rover

In this Instructable I will be giving you step-by-step instructions on how to interface The Arduino, A Motor Controller (L293D), and a laptop to make a Wifi controlled rover you can drive around your house or work from anywhere in the world.

I started and made this project for my Gr.11 Computer Engineering class, it took approx. 5.5 hours including design, testing and implementation.

I will Provide all the necessary files to open the program in Game Maker and change it around. However at the end i will provide you will a .exe that will work with no changes.

**Disclamer**
I am NOT responsible for any Damage caused by wrong wireing, unforseen problems, faulty software or damage the Rover does to itself or others.

Step 1 Parts

Bought online
390ohm Resistor x 1
150ohm Resistor x 1
220ohm Resistor x 1
Screw Terminals  x 2
L293D                  x 1
Red Led               x 2 (ebay)
White Ultra Brights x 5 (ebay)

Found
2AA Battery Holder x 2
Mercury Tilt Switch x 1 (out of old thermostat)
Laptop (long Battery Life Preferred)
Bread Board
Arduino (uno)
Misc. Wires
DM74LS245N
Motors (GM2 from Solarbotics )

A great Place to buy these Parts is from Mouser .

Comments

[miauster]

Very good Work!!! I'll try to make a rover this week!!!

[cooldog]

The Robot was shown on Daily Planet - Planet You Last Night

[ElvenChild]

is there a way to do this with mac

[cooldog]

i dont know, i am a windows user.
however im sure there is a way to.

[rtty21]

mouser is the best! woot woot!