How I Built A Military Robot From Scratch!

Made by engineeringjuice / 3D Printing / Drones / Robotics / Vehicles

About the project

I built a mobile, military robot optimized for use in desert environments! It can be controlled remotely or autonomously and can collect/ stream video to a VR headset via its front mounted camera.

Project info

Difficulty: Moderate

Platforms: Autodesk, Raspberry Pi, Python, Node-RED

Estimated time: 4 weeks

License: GNU General Public License, version 3 or later (GPL3+)

Items used in this project

Hardware components

	Night Vision Camera: https://amzn.to/3eCK0y4 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	Raspberry Pi 4: https://amzn.to/3nR3ndg As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	Motor Controller: https://amzn.to/3h3C4sG As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	Motors: https://amzn.to/3aticxT As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	DC Power Supply: https://amzn.to/37DdKLk As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	18650 Batteries: https://amzn.to/2UkR6A3 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	18650 Battery Spring Contact Plates: https://amzn.to/3hfB1rK As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	Power Bank: https://amzn.to/3f7pbx6 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	WiFi Antenna: https://amzn.to/33olsG2 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1

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Software apps and online services

	Nodered
	Pi Desktop OS
	Python
	Thonny

Hand tools and fabrication machines

	Chain Breaker: https://amzn.to/302fwSa As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	3D Printer: https://amzn.to/3h6UqLj As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1
	Overture PETG Filament: https://amzn.to/3h7Nv4A As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.	x 1

Story

Schematics, diagrams and documents

Motor Controller Connection to Raspberry Pi and Power Source/ Motors

CAD, enclosures and custom parts

SPROCKET FOR ANSI ROLLER CHAIN

Code

Node Red Code

Node Red Motor Control Code

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