Help on hardware choice for project

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#1

Hi everyone,

I a newbie, brand new with arduino and with the forum. I try to do my research before posting but like 90% of the first poster I am probably posting in the wrong place, or probably asking something already asked. My apologies.

I would like to know if someone could give me the first little push I need to start my project.
I would like to create a mobile robot with a camera that can be controlled by an app on a remote network (not local network or direct wifi connection).
I believe the IoT arduino should be my start correct ?
Using the arduino IoT cloud to control the robot remotely? The robot will be very simple, 2 wheels controlled, 1 motor for the camera tilt and 1 camera. I have the motors already (scavenge from old toy).
I am looking for the right arduino, the right camera and wifi/IoT module to be able to remotely have a live streaming of the camera and controls of the car.
Is what I want to do possible? And can someone please tutor me in choosing the right hardware. I will figure it out from there but I need the right hardware to start.

I will really appreciate any advices.

Side note: it is for my parents that are leaving over sea and are having a hard time with the distance, they want an interactive way to enjoy my kids. I found some security robot online but the reviews are bad and they are expensive. I believe that with my professional skills I would able to build something that will be better, probably cheaper and that I can maintain myself.

Have a great day.

Thank you

#2

To be successful, build your robot FIRST and get it operational in a manual mode, Only then can you determine what automation is needed to control it.

Paul

#3

IoT? WiFi?

If so, forget Arduinox as such, you want to start with an ESP8266, perhaps a WeMOS D1 Mini.

#4

Paul_KD7HB:
To be successful, build your robot FIRST and get it operational in a manual mode, Only then can you determine what automation is needed to control it.

Paul

Thank you Paul. I wanted to take this route too but i realize that I may have to restart from scratch including reordering parts compatible with wifi/remote control. I though I may start directly with the right parts, after I agree first step would be to make it work in local but as soon as I am successful I can keep same hardware and upgrade it to remote.
Once again not sure what I am doing, so i really appreciate your help.

#5

Paul__B:
IoT? WiFi?

If so, forget Arduinox as such, you want to start with an ESP8266, perhaps a WeMOS D1 Mini.

Ok perfect, thank you Paul. I am going to research these devices and start from there.

#6

An ESP32-CAM might be useful for this.

…R

#7

Robin2:
An ESP32-CAM might be useful for this.

...R

Great thank you Robin.

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