Prototype Projects

Articles on prototype projects and ideas for building proof-of-concept systems or cars. Includes code examples, resources and relevant links.
Dec
18
Wi-Fi-Controlled Arduino Car Through a Regular Browser

Building a Wi-Fi-Controlled Arduino Car

This project uses the MKR WiFi 1010, an H-Bridge and a servo motor to control a car through a regular browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox).
3 min read
Nov
01
Getting started with L9110H H-Bridge & Feather 32u4

Getting started with L9110H H-Bridge & Feather 32u4

How to start using the L9110H H-Bridge motor driver & Adafruit Feather 32u4. Code and circuit diagram included.
1 min read
Oct
15
Connecting a Distance Sensor to Your Robot Car

Connecting a Distance Sensor to Your Robot Car

How to add the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sonar Distance Sensor to your robot car project. Code and circuit diagram included.
3 min read
Aug
06
First Steps Building a Robot Car with Python & pyboard

First Steps Building a Robot Car with Python & pyboard

Tutorial to show the steps and resources used to build a robot car with MicroPython, a pyboard and a Maker Drive motor driver
2 min read
Jun
04
Simple Arduino Robot Car For Beginners

Simple Arduino Robot Car For Beginners

Tutorial to show the steps and resources used to build a robot car with an Arduino and a Maker Drive motor driver
2 min read
Feb
08
Smartphone Controlled Arduino Car via Bluetooth

Smartphone Controlled Arduino Car via Bluetooth

How to build a smartphone-controlled Arduino car with the Adafruit Bluefruit LE UART Friend. Code and circuit diagram included.
5 min read