ESP32-Based 4WD Smart Rover with Web Control | Flexible and Expandable 4WD Mobile Rover
Hello and welcome back! In this article, I’m gonna show you the best flexible and expandable 4WD mobile Rover. It’s mainly based on the ESP32 board, so we can control it using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The coolest part is, this rover comes with a built-in web app, so you can control it right from your phone or laptop without needing any extra software.
This rover includes many features. My favorite ones are its metal body and fast movements. It uses four N20 gear motors, which give it really smooth and powerful motion, and you can even get a great off-road experience thanks to the shock-absorbing tires. Also, it supports multiple host computers like the Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Jetson Orin Nano, and more. That means you can upgrade it easily and even add AI features like object tracking or face detection.
It also includes a small OLED display, which shows useful info like the voltage level, IP address, and other details. You can customize the display content as you like. To power it up, you just need three 18650 Li-ion batteries. That gives you enough power for long usage and portability.
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Okay, let’s see how to use this rover. You can buy this rover using the links below.
Step 1
First, unbox the rover package and identify all the components inside.
Step 2
Secondly, remove the rover’s bottom cover using the Allen screwdriver.
Step 3
Next, put the batteries into the holder and screw the cover back on.
Step 4
Now, charge your rover using the provided charger. Once it’s fully charged, you’ll see a green indicator light on the charger. Afterward, remove the charger.
Step 5
Next, turn on the rover. You’ll see the details appear on the OLED display. Now, using your computer or smartphone, connect to the robot’s Wi-Fi network named ‘UGV’ with the password ‘12345678’.
Step 6
Finally, open your favorite browser and type ‘192.168.4.1’ in the address bar to access the web-based rover control interface. Now, you can control the rover using this web app. You can also view real-time data like the rover’s voltage, angle, and other useful information on the interface.
Alright, enjoy your rover! The full video guide is below, so make sure to check it out. We hope to see you in the next project. Have a great day!
ESP32-Based 4WD Smart Rover with Web Control | Flexible and Expandable 4WD Mobile Rover
