Wireless RC Robot with Arduino and XBees

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Introduction

In this tutorial, we will expand on the SIK for RedBot to control a robot wirelessly with XBee radios! We'll explore a different microcontroller and wirelessly control the RedBot at a distance. Beware, we'll need to solder the wireless controller together.

Wireless Joystick Controlling 3 Robots Simultaneously

Required Materials

To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following materials. You may not need everything though depending on what you have. Add it to your cart, read through the guide, and adjust the cart as necessary.

Heads up! This tutorial uses the RedBot mainboard programmed with Arduino and shadow chassis. Depending on your setup, you can choose different motor drivers for your motor and chassis.

Wild Thumper 6WD Chassis - Black (34:1 gear ratio)

ROB-11056

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Multi-Chassis - Tank Version

ROB-12091

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Actobotics Kit - ActoBitty 2

ROB-13047

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Circular Robotics Chassis Kit (Three-Layer)

ROB-14339

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Tools

You will need a soldering iron, solder, and general soldering accessories. If you have not soldered before, we suggest looking at the tool kits. You will also need a wire stripper and some wire depending on the XBees that you are using.