RC Car (Wired)

Quick guide

KUNAL BAGGA

COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR RC CAR:

1 Chassis 1 Remote Box 2 DPDT Switches 1 12V Battery (More batteries can be used as per requirement and keeping in mind the specifications of particular event) 2 Battery caps 4 12V DC Motors 4 Wheels Wires (As per requirement)

OTHER COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

Soldering Iron Tin wire (Soldering wire) Wire Stripper Hack Saw/ Blade (Optional) Screwdriver (Optional) Multimeter (Optional)

CHASSIS:
The main frame of the robot which holds the motor, wheels, receiver circuit (in Wireless RC Car) and the batteries is the Chassis. Chassis can be made out of: Wood Plastic Metal (Available ready-made) Plastic pipes

Ready-made Metal Chassis

BATTERY:
For supplying power to the RC car, rechargeable batteries are usually the best ones. Ideally 12V 1.3Ah Rechargeable battery is used.

MOTORS:
For a remote control car, we normally use geared DC motors. Motors should be of around 300-500 rpm and is available for around 160 INR.

WHEELS:
For the movement of RC Car.

Step 1: Attaching Motors and Tyres

Red is +ve terminal & Black is -ve terminal of the motor

Pass motor wires from the small hole provided on top of chassis. Note: Arrangement for attaching motors would be there in ready-made chassis only. For others you can attach motors using Pipe, Clamps, Cello tape (with strong glue), etc. After attaching motors, attach wheels. Bolt the small screw on it into the hole on the shaft of the motor.

Step 2: Remote
Ready-made remote box is available in the market or else you can make your own remote using any plastic box available in your home. Fix DPDT on the remote box.

Connection of motor terminals, battery terminals to DPDT:

Top View

Note: The length of wires from the motor terminal to the DPDT switch should be as per requirement.

Basic movement of robot: Movements Forward Backward Turning Left Turning Right L-side motors Anticlockwise Clockwise Off / Anticlockwise Anticlockwise R-side motors Clockwise Anticlockwise Clockwise Off / Clockwise

Switch positions for respective movement: L-DPDT switch TOP BOTTOM nil TOP TOP BOTTOM R-DPDT switch TOP BOTTOM TOP nil BOTTOM TOP Movement Forward Reverse Left Right 360 right 360 left

Note: If you dont get the desired movement on pressing the DPDT switch, just interchange the polarities of either the battery or motor on DPDT.

Youre good to go. Enjoy!