Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

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* Project Author: jarvis_chan

* Source: www.dfrobot.com.cn

I’ve heard that tank cars are particularly popular in the community lately

However, traditional tank cars are not very interesting to play with

Is there any new and exciting gameplay? Just happened to see a friend playing the Makey Makey fruit piano

Suddenly, an idea struck me

Why not create a Makey tank car?

Then equip it with a huge clay remote control

It must be a lot of fun, let’s do it! First, let’s take a look at the effect:

Excavator Version

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Ultrasonic Version

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

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Demo Video

Production Tutorial Area

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

1. Tank Car Production

Hardware List:

Electronic Components: Power Switch, 7.4V Lithium Battery, Bluetooth Module, Arduino Motor Driver Expansion Board, Arduino Uno, N20 Metal Gear Motor * 2

3D Printed Structural Parts: Tracks * 2, Connectors * 2, Cover Plates * 2, Chassis, Shovel, Drive Wheels * 2, Idler Wheels * 2

Additionally, you will need: M4*25 Screws, M4 Nuts * 4

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

1. Install Idler Wheel: Prepare the idler wheel, chassis, M4 screws, and nuts, and install the idler wheel onto the chassis.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

2. Install Drive Wheel: Prepare the N20 metal gear motor and drive wheel, and install the drive wheel onto the chassis.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

3. Install Battery: Prepare the lithium battery and cover plate, install the lithium battery onto the chassis, and embed the cover plate into the slot to secure the N20 motor.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

4. Install Connector: Prepare the connector and install it onto the chassis slot.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

5. Install Power Switch: Prepare the power switch (already soldered), and connect it to the power supply.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

6. Install Arduino Controller: Prepare the Arduino Uno and motor driver expansion board, and embed the Arduino Uno into the base slot.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

7. Connect Power: Connect the power supply to the Arduino, ensuring the power switch is off.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

8. Install Tracks: Prepare two tracks and install them onto the wheels.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

9. Install Bluetooth Module: Prepare the Bluetooth module and install it in the corresponding position on the expansion board.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

10. Install Tank Car Shovel: Prepare the shovel and embed it into the corresponding position on the connector.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

2. Clay Remote Control Production Process

Hardware List:

Arduino Uno, Makey Expansion Board, Crocodile Clips * 5, Bluetooth Module, 5 Blocks of Clay

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Using crocodile clips, connect the clay to the Makey expansion board, and connect the Bluetooth module to the Makey expansion board.

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

3. Program and Circuit

The program is relatively simple, mainly involving Bluetooth communication between two Arduinos. The specific circuit connections will not be elaborated here, just refer to the program.(Click the end of the article “Read Original” to view the complete tutorial, and download the 3D printed structural part model files, tank car programs, and clay remote control program source code.)

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

What other creative ideas do you have for tank cars?

Feel free to share in the comments~

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Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

Click“Read Original” to view the complete tank car tutorial!!!

Innovative Tank Car Projects with Makey Makey

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