$20 Arduino Obstacle Avoidance Smart Car

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Introduction: $20 Arduino Obstacle Avoidance Smart Car

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Hope you enjoyed the video above, in this tutorial, you can make yourself one of this obstacle avoidance robot car for under $30.

What you will need:

$19.99 Smart Robot Car kit: https://www.banggood.com/DIY-L298N-2WD-Ultrasonic...

Parts you might already have:

M3 *10mm Standoffs: https://www.banggood.com/50pcs-M3-10mm-Brass-Fema... Amazon: https://www.banggood.com/50pcs-M3-10mm-Brass-Fema...

Jumper cables: https://www.banggood.com/120pcs-Multicolored-Dupon...

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2G6WH78

4 AA batteries


Required Tools:

Soldering Iron:

Screw Drivers:

Twist Ties(For fixing the ultra sonic sensor)

Optional Tools:

3D Printer for upgrade parts

Step 1: Mechanical Assembly

Please follow the video to assemble your kit. The board mounting location will be covered in the next step video.

Step 2: Electronic Connections and Component Tests

Please be aware that there are connect changes in the next step.

To learn more about the L298N, please watch:

https://youtu.be/TMwBQ4sb3XY

The test codes for motors, ultra sonic sensor and servo can be found here:

http://chenthedesignmaker.com/arduino-smart-robot-...

Step 3: Updates for the Full Code

Parts used in this video:

Ultrasonic Sensor holder by Uri Shani: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2765463/

Thanks Uri!

Tiny screw kit: https://www.banggood.com/1000Pcs-Glasses-Sunglass...

Third Wheel: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2811802

9V Battery Clip: https://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-9Volt-Battery-...

Step 4: Full Code Explained

Full code can be found here:

http://chenthedesignmaker.com/robot-car-part-3-cod...

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    2 Comments

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    paulhschulman
    paulhschulman

    Question 1 year ago

    I also had already soldered the wires to the motor but it looks like I reversed the color of the wires--my black one is on top. Is this going to mess up the vehicle?

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    paulhschulman
    paulhschulman

    Question 1 year ago on Step 1

    I bought a kit for an obstacle-avoiding vehicle and it came with no way to attach the servo and the ultrasonic distance sensor. So I looked up a tilt and pan bracket kit. The ultrasonic sensor is HC-SR04 (if that means anything to you). I am concerned abouty size--with the sensor fit into the bracket kit. The servo is the same size as the one I have. I like how you fumble through the construction--I liked hearing you think through it without any instructions in the kit.