Since the last post I added speed control, cleaned the code up a bit, and got rid of the cable.
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Post 6: Requirements met, but there will be more
So after 12 hours of almost continuous work we finally got the car working! This is intended as a tentative demonstration video. We’ll have improvements added by the new deadline on Sunday!
Post 5: through the smoke and flames
Post 4: a small tank in a big world
Tuesday and today have been productive. In lab on Tuesday we assembled the tank chassis. It was a little bit tricky because of poorly-written instructions, but we were almost able to finish. At around 10PM we had to take links off of the tread so that it would fit over the wheels. We weren’t ableContinue reading “Post 4: a small tank in a big world”
Post3: Repurposing bluetooth technique
In this week, we repurposed the code for lab3 part A. Previously in part A, we used bluetooth module to set and reset the LEDs on STM. For the purpose of our project, we want the bluetooth using UART to send signals to motor controller and the motor controller send voltage signals to DC motors.Continue reading “Post3: Repurposing bluetooth technique”
Post 2: scrambling to make this post
I’ve been busy with another class so I had to scramble a bit to meet this deadline. A few things that I’ve done for the project since my last posting: Finished Lab 3a Lucky for me the HC-05 bluetooth dongle used in lab 3a is relevant to this project. I was able to get itContinue reading “Post 2: scrambling to make this post”
Post 1: figuring out what to do
We chose the idea of a Bluetooth controlled car because it sounded fun and achievable and now we’re hashing through the details. At first we thought we would use Lego Technic pieces (the ones with all the gears and rods) but they look pretty expensive and it’s hard to know what parts would work withoutContinue reading “Post 1: figuring out what to do”
ECE 153B Winter Quarter Final Project 