Week 2

Activities

Once the physical assembly is complete, we can start working on the programming. We will need to write code that allows us to control the car using a Bluetooth connection from our phone or computer. This will require us to use a device with Bluetooth connection and write some basic control code for moving the car forward, backward, turning left, and turning right.

This week's tasks focus more on the software control of the car:

• Connected car to the computer using data cable and downloaded Arduino IDE software
• Wrote the code for avoiding obstacles, Bluetooth remote control, and voice control
• Tested and imported code to ensure the car could move properly

Figure 1. Bluetooth control code

Figure 2. Avoiding obstacles

Issues

• Bluetooth module could not be retrieved during software editing
• Chassis could not withstand the weight of the smart car.

Next week's goal

• Change the chassis of the car