Making a Wi-Fi RC Car from Scratch ESP8266 NodeMCU + iOS 12
.MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 48 KHz, 2 Ch
Genre: eLearning | Language: English + .VTT | Duration: 3.5 hours | Size: 2.3 GB

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Learn how to create a Wi-Fi RC Car from scratch using basic electronics and your iPhone.
What you'll learn

Create an awesome RC Car, that has more functionality than the RC ones that you get at the store
Basic iOS 12 programming
Use of the NodeMCU Wi-Fi chip
Use of the L293D motor driver to drive 2 motors bidirectionally.
Control a NodeMCU from anywhere in the world using the internet
Use the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to measure distance and detect obstacles

Requirements

An Apple computer, and an iPhone that can run iOS 12
No Prior Programming or Electronics Knowledge required.
All the parts in the "Getting required components" video

Description

Hello, and welcome to this course, Making a WiFi RC Car using NodeMCU ESP8266 Devkit and iOS 12! I will show you, step by step, how to create a Wi-Fi RC Car from scratch that can be remotely controlled from your phone. This course is for students of all levels, weather you are a beginner who has never done any electronics or programming, or a professional who has a lot of experience with electronics and coding.

You can build an RC Car after this course! Wow! That's exciting! Also, I will guide you through every program, every wiring, step by step. If you have questions, feel free to contact me via email or on the question and answer board.

What tools and components are needed for this course?

Components:

A Breadboard

L293D Motor driver

NodeMCU ESP8266 devkit 1.0

LEDs

HC-SR04 Ultrasonic sensor

Car Chassis with motors

USB Cable

9v battery holder

L7805CV voltage regulator

Tools:

Wire cutter/stripper

Soldering iron

Helping hand (optional)

Screwdriver

Who is the target audience?

Beginners or Tinkerers who are interested in creating their own RC Car.
People who want to learn some basics in many fields, and combine them into a finished product.
People who want to go beyond the basics with electronics.
Programmers who want to get into hardware, or Hardware people who want to get into programming.