Arduino based RC car from Lego parts

I was playing with the Arduino trying to control it via remote control. The Arduino is getting R/C commands from the radio receiver (FS-R635) and then controlling a DC motor (using TIP120 transistor) and a servo for the steering. I whipped up a quick chassis from old Lego parts I had laying around to test the concept.
It did work for a short while ... then my controls froze and the car slammed in the wall :X I'm guessing one of the wires got loose and caused short circuit. Fortunately the only damage was some melted wire.
So I'm on to the next project :)))

P.S.
To capture the R/C commands I'm using the pulseIn() method in the Arduino environment.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Arduino
• rc
• flysky
• fs-r635
• servo
• dc motor
• TIP120