Electronics Workshop Edition
make own tyny ROVER
A hands-on workshop where you build a small rover while learning the basics of electronics and control systems.
Materials
This is the list of parts used in the project. You can also check prices and purchase links.
| Part | Price | Purchase Link |
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This is the main control unit, acting as the brain of the rover. If you choose XIAO ESP32S3 Sense, you can build a setup for real-time driving while watching camera footage over Wi-Fi. |
JPY 1,080 | View Product |
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Battery
Provides power to all the parts in the rover. |
Check on Amazon | View Product |
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XT30 Connector Male PCB Mount XT30PW-M
A power connector that makes it easier to connect and disconnect the battery from the board. |
JPY 70 | View Product |
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Buck Converter
Steps down the battery voltage and supplies stable power where needed. |
Check on Amazon | View Product |
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FEETECH Geared Motor FM90
Drive motor for the rover. It turns the left and right wheels. Two units are required. |
JPY 330 x 2 | View Product |
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XH Connector PCB Side Entry 2P S2B-XH-A(LF)(SN)
A board-mounted connector used to connect the motors. Two pieces are required for the left and right motors. |
JPY 15 x 2 | View Product |
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Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor 1uF 50V X7R 5 mm Optional
An optional part that can be added to the motor output. It helps suppress motor noise and reduce unwanted effects on control signals and the power line. |
JPY 20 | View Product |
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TB6612 Motor Driver
Receives signals from the microcontroller and controls motor direction and speed. |
JPY 380 | View Product |
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IMU Attitude Sensor Optional
An optional sensor for detecting tilt and motion of the rover body. |
Check on Amazon | View Product |
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The running gear that grips the ground and affects driving performance. You can choose from three tire styles, and the preview image changes with your selection. |
To be selected |
Street Type |
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OLED Display
A small display for status messages and simple information output. |
Check on Amazon | View Product |
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Connector Housing 4P
A 4-pin housing used to connect the OLED display. |
JPY 10 | View Product |
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PCB Slide Switch SS-12D00-G5
A compact board-mounted switch used as the main power on/off control. |
JPY 20 | View Product |
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General Purpose Rectifier Diode 1000V 1A 1N4007
A diode used for rectification on the power board. It can also help with reverse-polarity and backflow protection. |
JPY 100 / 20 pcs | View Product |
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3 mm Yellow-Green LED 570 nm 100 mcd 70deg OSG8HA3Z74A
An indicator LED used to confirm whether the power is on or off. |
JPY 10 | View Product |
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Resistor about 200 ohms
A resistor used for voltage drop and current limiting for the power indicator LED. |
Prepare separately | No link |
Assembly Guide
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Development Environment Setup
You can choose one of three development environments, and only the explanation panel for the selected option will be shown.
PlatformIO (Recommended)
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Coding
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Documents
You can read the distributed handouts and extra workshop materials here.