Hey all, I'm brand new to Arduino and my first project I want to build is a super simple 4-wheel drive robot. I have 4 years of experience with VEX VRC robots and want to build a simplified version of that from custom parts. I'm probably building this with a friend and I want to make sure that my parts are compatible and logical prior to buying.
I have a budget list, and a more expensive list created the main difference is the expensive one includes a Giga instead of Uno to support a display (and a better motor driver).
Parts list below, let me know if I'm missing anything (do I need soldering stuff?) and if the expensive one is worth the more money.
I was planning to either use excess VEX parts and then move up to 3d printing. If vex parts don’t work I can probably just find really cheap parts online.
Does everything else work? And would any of this need soldering?
I’m confident with coding. I’ve done vex vrc coding in c++ for 4 years and a bunch of python and Java before. I’m looking to get hardware experience the coding stuff doesn’t seem too difficult to learn.
Depends on the hook-up wire you are using. Could be solder or could be crimp connectors. Your choice. Might want some appropriate sized heat shrink tubing.
I really don't though. I'm thinking something super simple like square or rectangle chassis where the Arduino and the battery will sit and then 4 motors connected to omni wheels for 4-wheel drive.
Something even more simple than this, which is a VEX VRC robot. Arduino goes in place of brain, 4 motors instead of 2, and no radio since the brain has wifi and bluetooth.
One of my biggest concerns with compatibility is my battery. It has both a 24v/3a and 12v/2a barrel jack output and I was planning to use the 24v/3a for the cnc shield (to power motors) and the 12v/2a for the Arduino itself. I know the Arduino has a barrel jack itself but do you know what adapter I need to convert a barrel jack into whatever the cnc shield needs?
I'm looking for something more DIY where I build from stock commercial parts as much as possible. I've done a bunch of VEX VRC builds and that's basically assembling from kits, so I want something more DIY.
