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Introduction to Robotics and Robots for Beginners

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Overview

Embark on a comprehensive 14-hour robotics tutorial designed for absolute beginners. Learn the fundamentals of robotics through hands-on experience building and programming an Elegoo Smart Car. Master mechanical assembly, motor control using L298N modules, and programming core functions. Explore speed calibration, distance measurement, and angle calculation using linear regression. Discover how to implement remote control systems using infrared (IR) and Bluetooth technologies. Dive into sensor integration with the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor for obstacle detection and collision avoidance. Gain practical skills in robot design, construction, and programming, setting a solid foundation for further exploration in the field of robotics.

Syllabus

Robotics Training LESSON 1: An Introduction to Robotics for Absolute Beginners.
Robotics Training LESSON 2: Mechanical Build of the Lower Deck of the Elegoo Smart Car.
Robotics Training LESSON 3: Mechanical Build of the Upper Deck of the Elegoo Smart Car.
Robotics Training LESSON 4: Fundamentals of Robot Motor Control Using L298N Module.
Robotics Training LESSON 5: Programming Core DC Motor Control Functions.
Robotics Training LESSON 6: Controlling DC Motor Speed with the L298N.
Robotics Training LESSON 7: Calibrating the Smart Car for Distance and Speed.
Robotics Training LESSON 8: Setting Speed of the Smart Car.
Robotics Training LESSON 9: Calibrate Robot Car Turn Angles with Linear Regression.
Robotics Training LESSON 10: Using the Infrared (IR) Remote to Control Robot.
Robotics Training LESSON 11: Controlling the Elegoo Smart Car With IR Remote.
Robotics Training LESSON 12: Programming Travel Distance with Infrared (IR) Remote.
Robotics Training LESSON 13: Program Speed of the Elegoo Smart Car with Infrared (IR) Remote.
Robotics Training LESSON 14: Using the BLE Bluetooth Module to Control the Elegoo Smart Car.
Robotics Training LESSON 15: Using the BLE Bluetooth Module for Robotic Control.
Robotics Training LESSON 16: Using the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor.
Robotics Training LESSON 17: Measuring Distance to Obstacle using the HC-SR04.
Robotics Training LESSON 18: Obstacle Detection and Collision Avoidance.

Taught by

Paul McWhorter

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  • Phillip Wayne Flowers
    This has been this has been one of the greatest courses I've ever taken in my life I think the instructor is well rounded well knowledgeable and and very informative and all aspects of robotics

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