The Best Engine Sound & Light Controller For RC Crawlers & Trucks!

In this video: software update v5.6 for the DIY Arduino ESP32 RC engine sound & light controller:
- Flysky support
- Flexible channel assignment
- Automatic & manual engine on / off
- New lights control
- Virtual manually switched 3 speed transmission
- Horns & sirens with variable duration
- iBUS support etc…
Test vehicles: WPL B36 Ural 4320, Ural 375D, TAMIYA King Hauler, SCANIA 143 V8
Virtual clutch demonstration: • Tamiya King Hauler wit...
Bench sound test: • DIY Truck Sound & Ligh...
Outdoor test: • Worlds Best Sounding R...
Scania V8 Open Pipe: • Arduino DIY ESP32 RC T...
Diesel knock: • Arduino DIY Realistic ...
Harley engine: • 18 Wheeler Truck: Harl...
PCB: • Arduino ESP32 RC Sound...
Light & sound controller features & improvements, compared with old version for ATmega328P:
- better sound quality, sampling rate up to 22’050Hz, instead of 16’000
- Multiple sounds can play simultaneously
- real DAC outputs, no R/C filter circuit required
- the variable speed engine sound can play at the same time as an additional sound with fixed speed (a horn or a siren for example)
- more sounds in better quality available
- special sounds included like: „Martinshorn“ fire truck horn, US Police siren, Swiss post bus horn, train horn, car horn, MAN TGA truck horn
- Engine sounds for: Land Rover Defender V8, ford Mustang, Chevy Nova, Dodge Challenger, MG B GT V8, LaFerrari, Scania V8, Ural V8, Kenworth, CAT, Detroit Diesel etc.
- Air brake & jake brake sounds
- Output for vibrating motor, which simulates engine vibrations
- Vehicle inertia simulation (if crawler type ESC is connected to pin 33)
- Virtual clutch, making the engine sound much more realistic (if crawler type ESC is connected to pin 33)
- simulated manual 3 speed, automatic & double clutch transmissions
- The TAMIYA 3 speed transmission is synchronised in software and can be shifted while driving
- Many light functions like headlight, tale light, brake light, indicators, blue light, foglight, sidelights, high & low beam
- 6 PWM RC servo signal inputs
- 13 light outputs
- PWM, PPM, IBUS & SBUS communication, makes it compatible with most common remotes
Material links for sound controller:
- ESP32 board: www.banggood.com/search/esp32...
- PAM8403 amplifier: www.banggood.com/search/pam84...
- Speaker: www.banggood.com/Heng-Long-So...
- Resistors: www.banggood.com/search/resis...
- PCB: jlcpcb.com
More Links:
- King Hauler semi truck kit 56301: www.tamiya.de/de/produkte/rc-...
- Semi-trailer light set 56502: www.tamiya.de/en/accessories/...
- Hobbywing Quicrun WP 1080 Brushed Crawler ESC: www.brack.ch/hobbywing-regler...
- 540 35T brushed motor: www.banggood.com/Racerstar-54...
- Servo (you need 2 or 3): www.banggood.com/4X-JX-PDI-62...
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[@cwx37]

Nice to see someone finally simulates the gearbox, even though it is just 3-speed. Not many RC-owners/operators are used to shifting :)

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can also use the simulated 3, 4 or 6 speed automatic transmission with torque converter or the double clutch transmission. I'm also working on a simulated manual transmission with more than 3 gears. There is also the option to use the real 3 speed TAMIYA transmission, which is synchronised in software and can be shifted while driving.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Do you like this update? Or do you have wishes for the next update? Let me know!

[@pnwRC.]

I LOVE the jake brake feature!

[@oscarveterinario]

It is great! Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@oscarveterinario You're welcome

[@steveclough6794]

@@TheDIYGuy999 great video can you give us another video on heat treatment of RC gears thanks

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@steveclough6794 Thanks. See: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4ebe6mBjp2EeNU

[@snipah660]

Have ordered all the components, cant wait to give this a go. Thank you for making this available it is much appreciated, especially in these trying times.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome. Have fun

[@jps99]

Wow! You've really turned your ESP32 Sound board into an incredibly versatile unit! The motor sound is amazingly realistic. The gear changes sound great as does the Jake brake!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@pnwRC.]

With the awesome videos you put on this channel, you deserve to have 100K, or more subscribers!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you so much. You can help to reach this goal by telling your friends how cool my channel is.

[@ZZXCCC]

This is super cool！Thx for sharing！！！！

[@picturexxxx]

Hallo Martin, toll wie sich das Projekt entwickelt hat und mit jedem Updates besser wird. Weltklasse, viel besser als der ganze Kram der Konkurrenz. Mach weiter so. Schöne Grüße Andreas MAN TGX

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Hallo Andreas. Vielen Dank für das Lob. Hast du es im MAN schon installiert? Viele Grüsse TheDIYGuy999

[@picturexxxx]

@@TheDIYGuy999 Hey Martin, leider habe ich momentan absolut gar keine Zeit.daher auch mein Fehlen im Forum. Jetzt wird es langsam etwas ruhiger und ich kann weiter basteln. Dann hören wir sicherlich wieder voneinander.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@picturexxxx Dann bin ich ja schon auf deinen Bericht im Forum gespannt.

[@MrGurinder75]

great sound and light system i already bulid one for me juat wating esp32

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you. Have fun with yours.

[@galendcia]

i love this, great work

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@M.Tops33]

Awesome 👍 You drive your truck over Globi book 😂It remind me when I was child and spending my vacations at my grandmother's house.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@mielu20006]

Great Job! 👏👏👏

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you!

[@jonnyvolta4456]

That’s very nice

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@StenioFerreiraFilho]

Nice!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@adventuretruckrc8863]

Super sound👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@francisvicenzi]

Muito bom amigo! Parabéns!! 😀👏👏

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you so much

[@FredyArtCreative]

Wow amazing😍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@djstanli]

😍🔥🔥👍🏻wao excelent

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@rhys3391]

hi i love this project, i have just finished assembling can you create transitter profile for flysky paladin pl18?

[@steve8939123]

Hello. Amazing, just amazing. Is the transmitter, the one with the single steering knob, custom made, and if so do you have instructions on how to make one? Thanks.

[@yuby985]

nice ide for truck

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@zhuliang1983]

wow！cool thing！

[@kylierhianmupas3300]

thank u for sharing i am tryong to build now literally

[@kylierhianmupas3300]

can i see a picture where u connected pins?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

See the schematic: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32

[@fisenkodv]

Looks awesome. Is there a way to control "engine speed" not using RC controller, but Hall sensor instead?

[@ithaajja5724]

please make setting for Radiolink RC6GS transmitter, thank you

[@joaovitorcosta4474]

Hi, I really liked your job! Congratulations! I'm thinking if it's possible to use your sound system on a rc car with Bluetooth made by arduino, have you already tried it?

[@RcCarbon]

Super

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@colossalbigfoot256]

Here we are year later and I’m really impressed with what you’ve made. So can I add my own sounds to the board? I have ideas I’d like to try.

[@colossalbigfoot256]

I found my answer reading through the instructions. This may be my sound for all rigs. Glad we had back and forth throughout this project 😉

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you. Yes, reading the instructions is always a good idea ;-)

[@angeloandreagabrielecaovil2454]

hi, where I can find some istruction of how to build the circuit?

[@sekedarunboxing]

Hallo mister, apakah bisa di pakai di remote dumborc

[@BrourPro]

Is there any way to make bike sound for ebikes

[@rudyackerman5747]

Thanks for making your sound card even better. BTW do you have a source for shaker motors. Thanks.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome. Are you happy with yours? The shaker is from GT-Power

[@rudyackerman5747]

@@TheDIYGuy999 Yes I am happy with the sound card. I feel it works much better then the Tamiya MFC for less then 1/10 the cost. I have not played with this ver yet, but I like the channel assignment that you have added. I would like to put the lights control on a twist knob on the radio and have it work like a car light knob. position 1 all off, position 2 parking lights (all lights except head lights and fog lights.) position 3 head lights on, position 4 fog lights if they exist, position 5 just 4 way flashers.

[@dubik3e]

amazing sound of engine 3:04

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@DennisMurphey]

Yes a most amazing demonstration, extremely creative and very realistic. Can we adopt to Steam and Diesel Train Engines??? Why Not? Base line cost to have a development system.? Can non EE types pick it up? Very well executed. Great Job. Dennis

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you. You can make every engine type you want. See: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32 The cost will stay below $100 for 5 pieces. A lot of people built this system so far and it is quite easy.

[@DennisMurphey]

@@TheDIYGuy999 I am BACK and ready to go, You say the cost is $100 for 5 Pieces can you elaborate 5 pieces of what do we need to buy the controller from you?????

[@johandekock4254]

do you have source code that will work on the NANO? no engine sounds or vibrations required, but i would like to use the iBus function. i have a flysky i6X. im completely new to Arduino, otherwise i would have attempted to modify the current code.

[@pauloperruci4641]

Hello ... I'm setting up your project and I have a question: why in the 30-pin version do you use transistors and in the 36-pin version you use 330 resistors? You say you don't recommend transistors in the latter, why? Another thing: my receiver is old, PWM, and delivers 5V. Can I connect directly to ESP?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Hi, the 330 Ohm resistors are directly between the output pin and the load. The LED will not be able to run @ full brightness with this setup, because there is a current limit on the output pins. I can't remember I said I don't recommend to use transistors. Make sure, you use external resistors (according to the LED color), if you use output transistors. You can't feed in 5V PWM signals, as the board labelling clearly says. However, I don't think your PWM signal (the peak voltage) is 5V. Are you sure? If the peak voltage really is 5V, you could use voltage dividers.

[@afadario]

helo, this sound engine work great! but I have some problem. my RC is scx10ii with single speed. In the virtual 3 speed transmision sound, the first gear is too short. I want to stay in first gear more longer in higher rpm, which code should I change? My transmitter is sanwa mt4 with original receiver and it used classic pwm signal

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Are you talking about the automatic transmission with torque converter? If yes, it is not really suitable for crawlers. Better use the virtual, manually controlled 3 speed transmission in this case

[@afadario]

@@TheDIYGuy999 okay, understandable. maybe im talking about virtual clutch. in this line: // Virtual clutch ********************************************************************************** if ((currentSpeed < clutchEngagingPoint && currentRpm < maxClutchSlippingRpm) || gearUpShiftingInProgress || gearDownShiftingInProgress || neutralGear || currentRpm < 200) { clutchDisengaged = true; } else { clutchDisengaged = false; } ************************* if I change it value to 300, the 2nd or 3rd gear will shift at higher rpm (deeper throttle) right?

[@frenkkotarigan]

I use flysky i6 for transmitter with 6 ch receiver with ibus if i use 2 speed wlp gearbox which ch i can konect the servo gearbox cause even the transmitter up to 10 ch but the receiver socket is 6

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Have a look at adjustmentsRemote.xlsx. It says CH6 ;-) Of course you have to configure your transmitter channels accordingly.

[@frenkkotarigan]

Ch 6 is switch c(3 position) thats use for virtual transmisi.. So i asume if i conect to ch 6 it will be syncronyze but only 2 manual transmision(cmiiw)

[@jeffbluejets2626]

Is there a specific model/type of esp32....your link to Banggood opens up numerous possibilities......nothing definite.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32/blob/master/Eagle_PCB/Final/Components%20list.pdf

[@trungkienpham2122]

Very nice . Sbus connect to pin? on esp 32 . Thank

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you. Yes, SBUS on pin 36

[@trungkienpham2122]

My rx is MC7RB It have M.bus , thit is ppm

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@trungkienpham2122 As far as I know. M.BUS is the same as SBUS, it's just a different name

[@AatTsani]

🤩🤩🤩

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@juliovieira2612]

Amigo você tem este som pra vender já programado com este que você fez a demonstração quero colocar em um caminhão LUSU hino

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Sorry, I don't have the time. You can order your own according to the PDF in this directory: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32/tree/master/Eagle_PCB

[@kanarimentos7056]

is any simple for motorcycle

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, a Harley configuration is included

[@BenjaminMcbride-wh1vw]

Where do I purchase this sound kit from please I'm in Australia

[@TheDIYGuy999]

See here: thediyguy999.github.io/TheDIYGuy999_ESP32_Web_Flasher/products.html

[@MrGurinder75]

i am using turnigy TGY-I6 RADIO

[@TheDIYGuy999]

This basically a rebranded Flysky FS-i6. So you can use the Flysky profile

[@ImDamian09]

do u think it possible to make this system work with some sort of rotatry sensor, im making a truck from lego and i wanna try to connect it to a lego moter and then based on the posistion from the rotatery sensor the sound shifts and when the rotatary sensor goes back it switches the light if u want to know what i am talking about i can send u an email with some design drawings.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

What typ e of rotary sensor? I don't see the sense of this.

[@ImDamian09]

@@TheDIYGuy999 i want to control sound with a lego servo so when the rotary sensor goes left its like a truck going forward when serco steers the rotary senser right its reverse and makes the beeping noice

[@pallsure2238]

will it work if i use nodemcu?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

As long as it is an ESP32, yes

[@ImDamian09]

what reciever and what transmitter do u suggest for a beginner in arduino and rc trucks?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It depends on what you want. Car stile, stick based, SBUS or not?

[@ImDamian09]

@@TheDIYGuy999 i want 1 with 2 of those joysticks and lot of buttons for my upcoming rc truck with palfinger crane

[@RCCARANDMODEL]

👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@renannogueira2768]

Voce vende

[@roudneychanphilip9126]

Can I actually use this without the light ? Just the sound system?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, of course

[@geethasrinivasan6106]

1:10 what transmitter is that please say the name

[@TheDIYGuy999]

github.com/TheDIYGuy999/RC_Transmitter

[@geethasrinivasan6106]

@@TheDIYGuy999 Thank you so much

[@josepenate7367]

😱😱💕💕💕💕💕👍👍

[@ziaulfakri]

if I want to buy where?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You have to build your own, using PCB files, schematic and software on my GitHub. links in the video description.

[@ronaldprasetyo6806]

I got problem with new firmware... Can u help me??? "Rctrigger"

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Update the RcTrigger library

[@ronaldprasetyo6806]

@@TheDIYGuy999 I dm u at Instagram

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@ronaldprasetyo6806 As I said. Update the RcTrigger library

[@ronaldprasetyo6806]

I did... But still got problem... "Rctrigger does not name a type"

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@ronaldprasetyo6806 In this case update the Arduino IDE. I assume you are on 1.8.7, which is not compatible

[@frenkkotarigan]

is it work for 6ch pwm remote with pistol grip

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It should. Just make a new configuration according to: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32/blob/master/adjustmentsRemote.xlsx

[@frenkkotarigan7036]

@@TheDIYGuy999 threre is an erro C:\Users\Tarigan\Documents\RC Engine sound\NEW\update v5.6\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino: In function 'void rcTrigger()': Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:2206:24: error: 'class rcTrigger' has no member named 'onOff' mode2 = mode2Trigger.onOff(pulseWidth[9], 1800, 1200); // CH9 (MODE2) ^ exit status 1 'class rcTrigger' has no member named 'onOff' This report would have more information with "Show verbose output during compilation" option enabled in File -> Preferences.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@frenkkotarigan7036 Please read the manual and update the rcTrigger library as mentioned in the changelog

[@frenkkotarigan]

Ok sir,i will try again,tq 🙏

[@frenkkotarigan]

It works,tq sir 🙏

[@random_idRI]

Hallo can't you help me

[@TheDIYGuy999]

See: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32/blob/master/README.md

[@random_idRI]

@@TheDIYGuy999 yang ada volvo

[@rossitamiya]

Arduino: 1.8.13 (Windows 7), Board: "ESP32 Dev Module, Disabled, Default 4MB with spiffs (1.2MB APP/1.5MB SPIFFS), 240MHz (WiFi/BT), QIO, 80MHz, 4MB (32Mb), 921600, None" G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino: In function 'void led()': Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1691:84: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::flash(int, int, int, int, int, uint32_t&, uint8_t&)' if (indicatorL.flash(375, 375, 0, 0, 0, indicatorFade, indicatorOffBrightness)) indicatorSoundOn = true; // Left indicator ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate: bool statusLED::flash(long unsigned int, long unsigned int, long unsigned int, int, int) bool flash(unsigned long onDuration, unsigned long offDuration, unsigned long pauseDuration, int pulses, int delay = 0); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate expects 5 arguments, 7 provided Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1699:38: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::off(uint32_t&)' else indicatorL.off(indicatorFade); ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:26:10: note: candidate: void statusLED::off() void off(); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:26:10: note: candidate expects 0 arguments, 1 provided Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1703:84: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::flash(int, int, int, int, int, uint32_t&, uint8_t&)' if (indicatorR.flash(375, 375, 0, 0, 0, indicatorFade, indicatorOffBrightness)) indicatorSoundOn = true; // Left indicator ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate: bool statusLED::flash(long unsigned int, long unsigned int, long unsigned int, int, int) bool flash(unsigned long onDuration, unsigned long offDuration, unsigned long pauseDuration, int pulses, int delay = 0); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate expects 5 arguments, 7 provided Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1711:38: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::off(uint32_t&)' else indicatorR.off(indicatorFade); ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:26:10: note: candidate: void statusLED::off() void off(); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:26:10: note: candidate expects 0 arguments, 1 provided Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1715:58: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::flash(int, int, int, int, int, uint32_t&)' if (indicatorL.flash(375, 375, 0, 0, 0, indicatorFade)) indicatorSoundOn = true; ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate: bool statusLED::flash(long unsigned int, long unsigned int, long unsigned int, int, int) bool flash(unsigned long onDuration, unsigned long offDuration, unsigned long pauseDuration, int pulses, int delay = 0); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate expects 5 arguments, 6 provided Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32:1716:54: error: no matching function for call to 'statusLED::flash(int, int, int, int, int, uint32_t&)' indicatorR.flash(375, 375, 0, 0, 0, indicatorFade); ^ In file included from G:\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32\Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32.ino:54:0: F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate: bool statusLED::flash(long unsigned int, long unsigned int, long unsigned int, int, int) bool flash(unsigned long onDuration, unsigned long offDuration, unsigned long pauseDuration, int pulses, int delay = 0); ^ F:\Users\Rossi Tamiya\Documents\Arduino\libraries\statusLED-master/statusLED.h:24:10: note: candidate expects 5 arguments, 6 provided exit status 1 no matching function for call to 'statusLED::flash(int, int, int, int, int, uint32_t&, uint8_t&)' This report would have more information with "Show verbose output during compilation" option enabled in File -> Preferences. i have this massage when i compile it...what should i do sir. thanks a lot and btw its awesome project

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Install the StatusLED library. Please read this document carefully: github.com/TheDIYGuy999/Rc_Engine_Sound_ESP32/blob/master/README.md

[@aspirin4709]

3:54 was that sound made by a human?😅

[@tacostwowheels4934]

Nice upload. You might enjoy my videos