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Open-source RC car with a modular design focusing on an 4WD System with Individual wheel control, dual steering, and a custom-designed remote controller (NRF/RF). Open for ideas..

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Ctrl-Drive

Ctrl-Drive is an open-source project aimed at building a robust, competition-ready RC car from scratch. Our project focuses on several key goals:

Project Goals

  1. Parts Adaptability: Our design emphasizes the use of readily available components, ensuring ease of access for builders.
  2. Learn Through Building: Dive deep into the realms of RC design, electronics, and fabrication by tackling challenges and solving problems.
  3. Robotics Competition Ready: Ctrl-Drive's features are tailored for high performance in robotics events, providing a competitive edge.
  4. Collaborative Community: Join our supportive community, where you can both contribute and learn alongside like-minded enthusiasts.

Prerequisites

  • Enthusiasm for robotics and problem-solving.
  • Basic electronics and mechanical aptitude.
  • Willingness to research and experiment.

Tech Stack

  • Design: Utilize Solidworks for mechanical design and KiCad for circuit board design.
  • Microcontroller: Employ the ESP-32 microcontroller for control.
  • Fabrication: Utilize 3D Printing (Creality Slicer) for fabricating parts.

File Structure

📁 bom             # Bill of Materials (parts lists, spreadsheets)
📁 code            # Firmware for ESP-32 and remote
📁 design
    📁 electrical  # circuit board design
    📁 mechanical  # CAD models for chassis and parts
📁 docs            # Documentation, guides, assembly instructions
📁 media           # Photos and videos etc

Contributing

Interested in Contributing?

Great! Head over to guide to learn how you can get involved in the Ctrl-Drive project. We welcome your ideas, feedback, and contributions.

Let's collaborate to make Ctrl-Drive even better!

Learning Resources

  • RC Car Design: Explore RCGroups Forum ([URL removed]), and r/RCCars on Reddit (r/rccars).
  • Electronics: Check out SparkFun Tutorials (SparkFun), and Adafruit Learn (Adafruit).
  • CAD & 3D Printing: Refer to resources specific to your chosen software.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. For details, see the LICENSE file.

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