RC-Rover-Project

This is a repository for my personal RC Rover Project. I am converting a Traxxas Bandit VXL into a fully self-driving rover and planning to make the arm fully autonomous.

Project Items

• Traxxas Bandit VXL
• Arduino Nano ESP32
• Computer with capabilities to run Python and Arduino (C++) Code
• Controller
  • I am personally using an Xbox controller
  • Any connectable controller to your computer works.

Developer Notes

• ESC | Electronic Speed Controller
  • Write 1000 Microseconds to move full speed backwards
  • Write 1500 Microseconds to stop movement (Neutral Position)
  • Write 2000 Microseconds to move full speed forwards
• Steer Servo
  • 68 Degrees is fully to the right
  • 93 Degrees is fully forward
  • 118 Degrees is fully to the left
• Power
  • ESC currently routes power to:
    • Drive Motor
    • Arduino Nano ESP32
    • Drive Servo
    • See if we can power more servos on this, would be very helpful

TODO

• Code better visuals for the webserver
• Source Servos for Arm (also figure out how many pivot points we want)
• Order lower MAH batteries for slower drive speeds.
• Figure out how to power Servos
• 3d model Arm
• Learn inverse kinematics for [?] degree of freedom arm
• Create PCB design
• 3d model mounting plate for electronics and Arm
• Name our Rover!
• Driver oriented steering?!
• Create branches to begin testing autonomous driving and arm movement

Finished Tasks

• Introduce functionality to the triggers for the controller
• Decide on how to stream the packet to the Arduino (Sent through network from LT to ESP32) (Potentially through SERIAL via network connection?!)
• Initialize first test (Working steer servo with rc control)
• Clean up repository (big mess)
• Test new Smart Dashboard
• Test drive motor (Scary! | Motor go burr)
• Figure out how to power both the ESP32 and Drive_Servo
• Source Servos for the project