This is the base project for creating a robot car which we will later adapt in other projects to make things like an Automated Metal Detector but your imagination is key to creating new machines.
In this project we will create a 3D printed base but you can use a sheet of plastic or even a lego (other brands available) base and hot glue the components on.
Arduino Nano ESP32 S3 - (This is the microcontroller used in this project as later projects require the BLE and WiFi but this particular exercise does not need them and a simple UNO board is sufficient)
Breakout Board for your Arduino (Preferred) or Breadboard (not as tidy).
Battery Pack to take 2 x 3.7v 18650P 3000mAh batteries ( Could also use a portable phone charger battery bank and power through the Arduino)
2 x 3.7v 18650P 3000mAh batteries
4 x geared motors and wheels
1 x Motor controller Operational Amplifier
1 x Battery Pack Connector (if using the battery pack)
4 x Male to Female Jumper Cables
2 x Male to Male Jumper Cables
1.6m of 0.5mm wire
1 x Soldering Iron
Small Tube of Solder
4 x 10cm Cable Ties (Optional)