Sunfounder Galaxy RVR: Arduino Based Intelligent Wi-Fi Rover

[@Dronebotworkshop]

Happy New Year, Paul! I've been looking for a rocker-bogie base to experiment on; bought the Servo City one, but this seems a lot nicer. I suspect the obstacle avoidance issue may be due in part to the soft furniture you have, which probably absorbs the ultrasonic sound instead of reflecting it. Best wishes for a healthy and successful 2024! Bill

[@learnelectronics]

Thanks Bill. Same to you!

[@Blox117]

@@learnelectronics is this controllable over network or only wifi direct?

[@learnelectronics]

It says you can switch it to your network. It starts off as an AP, but I haven't found a way in the app to switch it. It would be doable in the source code. I haven't looked in there yet.

[@VTallman]

The kit mechanical design is very impressive. I assume the "avoidance" issue is fixable in software. Did you contact the vendor to provide feedback and get any corrections. I see that the kit is not available on Amazon at this time. Any idea when it might be?

[@blazingtrailsrc396]

this looks a like a really nice complete kit with everything you need including tools.

[@OkieOrganix]

I’m not so sure they have wi-fi on mars?

[@learnelectronics]

Oh, you haven't seen Elon's latest announcement lol hahaha

[@frankowalker4662]

Was'nt that a David Bowie song ?

[@bblod4896]

Not all those Starlink satellites are revolving around the Earth. Some hitched a ride on Elon's red Tesla. To Mars or bust. 😂

[@frankowalker4662]

@@bblod4896 LOL

[@MrDoneboy]

Damn, Paul...I'm still trying to remember my experiences with Tinker Toys, and the metal kits, from the 1960's! Lol Happy New year!

[@frankowalker4662]

Cool kit. Happy New Year

[@HappyHands.]

Remember the Radio Shack Hero Jr. Wonder if anyone has done a Arduino conversion on one.

[@learnelectronics]

I do! I don't remember much about it, but I can picture it in my head.

[@neoroman0510]

Great video, so impressive and a lot of fun!

[@shagreobe]

Some strong double sided tape on the tires might let it climb your walls :)

[@bblod4896]

Try it outside after the next snowfall.

[@PappaBear_yt]

Maybe name him Roll-over instead? 😁😂😉 Looks interesting, probably needs some better programming. Happy new year! 🙋🏼‍♂️

[@Zillasmoke]

Awesome!

[@MrDoneboy]

BTW...I saw those donuts on the table! Lol

[@tenlittleindians]

I wonder if Elon's Tesla that was launched into space has a similar obstacle avoidance system on board? Is that Tesla still transmitting photographs back to earth?

[@AJB2K3]

Doggo is not amused!

[@bblod4896]

The first Terminator was activated on January 2, 2024. Doggly knew what was going on. Sleep with one eye open Paul. 😐 ☮️ brother.

[@AJB2K3]

No, Count count? Ha, ha, ha!

[@robertwebb5586]

Doggy .....RUN!!!!!!!!!

[@learnelectronics]

She was not having any this thing!

[@Taliesen.]

Would be interesting if it could be converted to use 802.ah (HaLow) and went faster. Then you could get some real outdoor distance (maybe up to 3KM) with it.

[@Blox117]

if you put your phone on it and connect to it with a hotspot it has unlimited distance

[@Taliesen.]

@@Blox117 But it is your phone you are controlling it with. You need to keep that. You could use a 2nd device and a VPN between the two. Not too keen on sending my phone off in the distance though.