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ESP32 CAM McKnum Wheel ROBOT V1.0
V2.02.401.09
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Introduction to the tutorial
This tutorial includes the file content shown in the figure below to help you learn more about the car kit and programming
knowledge:
"1_Get_start": This folder stores the robot assembly guide and necessary software environment files, etc. In order to
complete the assembly accurately and quickly, please be sure to review it in detail and assemble it according to the manual.
At the same time, the premise of realizing the program function is to create the software environment correctly, please check
the PDF files under this folder first .
"2_Arduino_Code": This folder is used to store Arduino code files, and each code file is uploaded and used independently;
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"3_References": This folder stores some reference materials;
After completing the assembly of the car and creating the programming environment, follow this tutorial to complete the
programming of the smart car program and realize different functions step by step!
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content
Introduction to the tutorial ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
1. ESP32 CAM ............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Description ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Upload code .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 View IP address .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.4 Check the camera screen .................................................................................................................................................9
2. wifi control ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.1 Description .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Upload code .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Test function ..................................................................................................................................................................14
2.4 Introduction to Control Interface .................................................................................................................................. 16
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1. ESP32 CAM
1.1 Description
The content of this section mainly understands the use of ESP32 CAM, learns to upload codes and realizes that after ESP32
CAM is connected to WiFi, the shooting screen will be displayed on the browser in real time.
1.2 Upload code
Open the code file (path: 2_Arduino_Code\6.1_ESP32_Car\6.1_ESP32_Car.ino)
network credential account and password variables in the code to your own WiFi name and password !
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ssid = " Your wifi name " ;
password = " WIFI Password "
At the same time, you should check that the WiFi you want to connect to is 2.4G instead of 5G frequency band, otherwise
the function cannot be realized!
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unplug the VCC/GND/RX/TX four connections and hold the BOOT button before uploading the program.
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Connect the ESP32 CAM board to the computer with a USB cable
Select the board type as UNO and the serial port number as COM5
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Note: The board type here is ESP32 Wrover and the serial port is COM5 . Actually everyone displays the serial port
differently, although COM 5 is selected here , it could be COM3 or COM4 on your computer.
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After clicking the "Upload" button, the program starts to upload.
After the upload is successful, it prompts "Done uploading".
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1.3 View IP address
Open the serial monitor and set the baud rate to 115200 in the lower right corner
Program reload by pressing reset key on ESP32 CAM
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When the program reloads and successfully connects to WiFi, the IP address will be displayed: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,
please write it down
1.4 Check the camera screen
with a device connected to the WiFi of the same LAN, enter the IP address into the address bar and run
Jump.
You'll see the camera feed, but you won't be able to control the car's movement yet, which will be covered later.
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When you can't see the screen:
1. Please check whether the WiFi name and password have been modified correctly;
2. Whether the network is 2.4G, and the signal is good;
3. Reset ESP32 CAM to ensure stable power supply;
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2. wifi control
2.1 Description
This section mainly understands the use of TSCINBUNY control board and how to realize the WiFi control function.
2.2 Upload code
Open the code file (path: 2_Arduino_Code\6.2_Arduino_UNO\6.2_Arduino_UNO.ino)
unplug the four wires VCC/GND/RX/TX before uploading the program .
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Connect the Arduino board to the computer with a USB cable .
Select Uno for the board type and COM5 for the serial port
Note: In fact , everyone 's serial port display will be different, although COM 5 is selected here , it may be COM3 or
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COM4 on your computer.
After clicking the "Upload" button, the program starts to upload.
After the upload is successful, it prompts "Done uploading".
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2.3 Test function
Re-plug the four VCC/GND/RX/TX cables
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Install the 18650 battery (sufficient power), turn on the power switch, and press the ESP32 CAM reset button.
Open the browser with a device connected to the WiFi of the same LAN, enter the IP address (see the previous section for
how to obtain it) and run the jump.
If the WiFi connection is successful, you should see the camera screen and the control button screen.
If the picture is delayed:
1. Check whether the network is smooth and stable without interference;
2. Whether the battery power is sufficient;
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2.4 Introduction to Control Interface
The 9 buttons on the top correspond to the upper left, forward, upper right, leftward, clockwise rotation, rightward, leftward,
backward and rightward movement of the car.
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See the Reference Documentation for more details！
