RC and Autonomous 4WD Vehicle
A standalone 4WD robotic vehicle project exploring manual 2.4 GHz wireless control (paired with my Multi-Functional RC Controller) and autonomous obstacle-avoidance behavior.
YouTube Proof-of-Concept Demonstration
Upcoming YouTube demonstration covering 2.4 GHz remote drive response from the Multi-Functional Controller, motor driver PWM tuning, and autonomous mode switching.
Why I Am Building This
A physical vehicle sits right at the intersection of the subjects I care about most: power electronics, closed-loop control logic, and real-time embedded decision-making. If a firmware routine makes a bad timing assumption or power transients aren't filtered properly, you see it immediately in how the vehicle behaves on the floor.
This project is maintained strictly separate from the transmitter console so that the vehicle node and the Multi-Functional RC Controller communicate over a clean, modular 2.4 GHz packet protocol.
Current Documentation Status
| Attribute | Confirmed Status |
|---|---|
| Project Name | RC and Autonomous 4WD Vehicle |
| Status | In progress (Hardware & control loop integration) |
| Companion Transmitter | ESP32-S3 Multi-Functional RC Controller (MFC) |
| Core Focus Areas | Manual 2.4 GHz RC drive, autonomous behavior exploration, motor drive electronics, and embedded control software |
What I Am Currently Learning & Next Steps
Understanding how power supply decoupling, motor driver PWM control, and wireless telemetry packets interact when transitioning smoothly between manual remote control and autonomous vehicle behavior.
Next StepPublishing the dedicated vehicle repository, chassis photos, and the YouTube Proof-of-Concept drive video once bench and floor testing are complete.