DIY | Joystick Controlled Remote Car Using Arduino

Introduction: DIY | Joystick Controlled Remote Car Using Arduino

About: I am an Electronic software engineer

All of us Likes to play with a Remote controlled car.

Here , we are going to make a car which can be controlled using a Joystick or Buttons

Step 1: Watch the Video

Please watch the video before building your own Remote car.

Step 2: Gather Required Parts

Parts List: (Amazon.in)


4wd Car kit : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

Arduino UNO : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

Arduino Nano : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

L298 Motor Driver : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

nRf24L01 Modules : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

Joystick : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP

18650 Li-ion battery : https://amzn.to/2R5F7rP (If possible buy this from local shop)

18650 Li-ion battery charger : https://amzn.to/3uB7OLB

Battery Holders : https://amzn.to/3uB7OLB

Wires : https://amzn.to/3uB7OLB

General purpose PCB : https://amzn.to/3uB7OLB

20 mm berg strips : I bought this from local electronics shop

Scotch Tape : https://amzn.to/3uB7OLB

Switches : Local Shop

Tools Required:

Soldering Iron : https://amzn.to/3o4emjm

Iron I used : https://amzn.to/3o4emjm

Step 3: Build Transmitter and Receiver

With help of provide schematics build the Transmitter and Receiver.

Step 4: Upload the Code and You Are Ready to Go

Please be careful with Lithium ion batteries.

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    4 Comments

    2
    unisonbroking
    unisonbroking

    Question 1 year ago on Step 4

    Hi,

    i've followed all the instructions carefully, but still my car is not moving. can you help me with the trouble shooting

    0
    unisonbroking
    unisonbroking

    Reply 1 year ago

    Yes. I couldn't troubleshoot the issue. Whether it is library issue or code issue. Because the hardware is working fine for other projects

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    ElectronicsisLife
    ElectronicsisLife

    Answer 1 year ago

    yes definitely,
    make sure battery gnd, Arduino gnd and L298 motor driver gnd are connected.