# New build first project **URL:** \ **Category:** General Guidance\ **Created:** [December 3, 2017, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816 "2017-12-03T19:55:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cfedu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@cfedu](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cfedu)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/1 "2017-12-03T19:55:37Z")
> **[YIKESHU 4WD 2 Layer Smart Robot Car Chassis Kit with Speed Encoder Battery Box...](https://www.amazon.ca/YIKESHU-Smart-Chassis-Battery-Encoder/dp/B075LD4FPN)** > > YIKESHU 4WD 2 Layer Smart Robot Car Chassis Kit with Speed Encoder Battery Box for Kids Teens DIY : Amazon.ca: Toys & Games I just purchased the above car chassis and a raspberry pi 3 so that I can put together a car for my daughter. What other hardware would you recommend? My goal is for it to have a camera, to be controllable from an Android device, and to be able to use some of the stuff for future projects. I have read the following tutorial but wonder if there is a good kit I can buy. > **[Building an Arduino Robot, Part I: Hardware Components](https://blog.miguelgrinberg.com/post/building-an-arduino-robot-part-i-hardware-components)** > > I have been doing software for almost as long as I have memory. I have also been following the open source hardware movement since its inception a few years ago, but I have never found the time or… Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Wawa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/wawa/32/1211303_2.png) [@Wawa](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Wawa)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/2 "2017-12-03T19:59:18Z")
> cfedu: > I just purchased the above car chassis and a **raspberry pi 3** I think you're on the wrong forum. Leo.. ---
**Author:** ![cfedu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@cfedu](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cfedu)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/3 "2017-12-03T20:02:57Z")
> Wawa: > I think you're on the wrong forum. > Leo.. I'm planning on an Arduino build with the RP3, I thought they can work together, is there a better forum? ---
**Author:** ![Wawa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/wawa/32/1211303_2.png) [@Wawa](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Wawa)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/4 "2017-12-03T20:04:29Z")
You might only get help here with the Arduino side of your project. Leo.. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/5 "2017-12-03T20:07:19Z")
> [https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075LD](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075LD) ... K9XF&psc=1 ? ---
**Author:** ![cfedu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@cfedu](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cfedu)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/6 "2017-12-03T20:12:47Z")
> AWOL: > ? [https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075LD4FPN/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_title\_1?smid=A3778J1E7DK9XF&psc=1](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B075LD4FPN/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3778J1E7DK9XF&psc=1) the link got messed up, sorry about that ---
**Author:** ![Robin2](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/robin2/32/216045_2.png) [@Robin2](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Robin2)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/7 "2017-12-03T20:42:10Z")
Why did you buy the RPi? That chassis seems to be intended for an Arduino. ...R ---
**Author:** ![cfedu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@cfedu](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cfedu)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/8 "2017-12-03T20:58:54Z")
> Robin2: > Why did you buy the RPi? > > That chassis seems to be intended for an Arduino. > > ...R I bought it for home automation but I think I will just stick with Arduino for the car build, I guess I just need advice on a good starter kit for the chassis that I bought. My goal is to be able to control the car through an android device. ---
**Author:** ![Robin2](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/robin2/32/216045_2.png) [@Robin2](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/Robin2)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2017, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/9 "2017-12-03T22:13:02Z")
Just get an Uno. That is the best starter board as most add-ons will work with it. You will also need a motor shield so you can control the motors and a bluetooth module so you can receive data from your Android device. If you have not spent a fortune on the chassis, my advice would be to buy a complete kit with all the parts and use the chassis for another project when you have more experience. ...R ---
**Author:** ![cfedu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71c47a/32.png) [@cfedu](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/cfedu)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/10 "2017-12-04T15:15:46Z")
> Robin2: > Just get an Uno. That is the best starter board as most add-ons will work with it. > > You will also need a motor shield so you can control the motors and a bluetooth module so you can receive data from your Android device. > > If you have not spent a fortune on the chassis, my advice would be to buy a complete kit with all the parts and use the chassis for another project when you have more experience. > > ...R Chassis was cheap, but I ended up picking up a complete Arduino starter kit off ebay which will take 4 weeks to arrive from China. I am keeping the other chassis and just needed to invest $6 more since I already have the PI to complete the other one. Now I have one car on each platform and look forward to testing these out. Hopefully, the next thread I make has a bit more depth to it, but before yesterday I never even heard of Arduino, I thought everything was raspberry, I was getting all f'ed up trying to make sense. Thank for the help ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/new-build-first-project/494816/11 "2021-05-05T18:25:21Z")