RC Toy lovers love the tools too (part 2)

For the inveterate RC toy lovers, there is an impressive array of tools using which they can mend their cars if they develop some fault, and fiddle with them even if they work perfectly. For the earnest enthusiasts who would like to build the cars themselves, the robot kit with professional grade tools are manna from heaven.

Robot Car Kit for Arduino: This contains all the necessary components and materials.

For example, a DIY L298N 2WD Ultrasonic Smart Tracking Moteur Car robot kit For Arduino will have an acrylic or plexiglass sheet, motor driver shield or motor driver circuit board, two motors, two wheels, Arduino microcontroller board, a battery holder and a set of four AA batteries. One can also get transistor tester, servo tester, heat shrink.

Bluetooth Module: Attaching a cable to connect the car or plane model with the controlling computer is meaningless. The Bluetooth technology neatly solves this problem. A Geekcreit HC-06 Wireless Bluetooth Transceiver RF Main Module Serial, with various selection options, for instance, provides the interfacing with the controlling computer or console for an effective distance of 10 meters, maybe more. Geekcreit is a very professional brand and their bluetooth module is widely used among professional players.

The model making steps are :

1. Get a robot kit and supplement it with add-ons, if necessary.

2. Thread the wheels on to the motors and fix the motor to the chassis using adhesive glue; also attach the battery holder, motor driver circuit, and the Arduino board.

3. Test and select the options to start the car.

Normally, one can just use the readily available software. However, for programming enthusiasts may opt for models with the option to tinker with the code. Involving the kids in the building process is educative and fun. You ask them to read and do exercises, they may protest. Here, you are asking them to fiddle with the system and play - in the process they learn.

Have fun with the car and gain valuable computer knowledge too!

RC Toy lovers love the tools too (part 1)

You may or may not afford the Lightning McQueen remote controlled car, the current year hit from Sphero. But can your robotic toy car, especially the one you yourself build, speak with Owen Cunningham’s voice? The answer is: yes, very much possible!

Even if you are not an electronics person, you are aware of transistors, Bluetooth, and servos, and there are easy-to-follow make-your-own-toy-car kits for computers to cars. The advent of Arduino microcontroller boards and the availability of attachable components including brushless motor, circuit boards, and other materials has made it very easy for building electronic gadgets including toy cars. Any decent electronics stores will provide the basic but professional level kits and components which, along with common toolkits, can enable you to build your own RC car quickly. That means, if you are an entry starter for DIY RC racing cars and you are interested in Arduino development board, you can simply pick an arduino starter kit on the online store which is affordable and will offer you all the parts you will need, so that you have no need to purchase each tool one by one saving you lots of times and efforts.

Transistor Tester and Servo Testers: To provide consistent and proper function, testers such as DANIU (DANIU is a brand that trusted by the senior players for many years) 3.5 inch Colorful Display Multifunctional TFT Transistor Tester and HJ Digital servo tester provided along with kit or can be bought separately. We should definitely choose high-quality transistor tester and servo tester as they ensure the safety and the operation of RC toys.

Brushless motor: SunnySky X2216 2216 1250KV Outrunner Brushless Motor For RC Models, for instance, can be used in the robot cars. It’s widely and universally accepted that the brushless motor is better than the Brushed ESC since it will save more energy and protect your RC cars better. So, if you are looking for a powerful, safe and durable motor, pick the brushless one. More RC toy parts and components will be discussed in the next chapter.