Finally, the SMARS V4 is here!
The main features of this version, are the top closed batteries case, the RGB LED frame, the power switch and the new wheelās design.
WARNING THIS DESIGN NEEDS SOLDERINGS!
V4 is assemblable in 2 different configurations:
-V4_a Arduino nano based, this version offer an embedded design with no exposed electronics parts. Personally I suggest this version if you want to use your SMARS in a single modality (rc car for example). This version is designed to host also a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi module in it, so itās practical for remote applications.
-V4_b Arduino UNO based, this version is more practical for continuous changes of the robot purpose, connections are easier to modify and also ing the sketches doesnāt need any disassembly.
In the ādocumentationā folder, you will find the assembly instructions and the connection diagrams for both the versions. To add Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, simply connect the module to pin 0, pin 1, 5V and GND, there are a lot of tutorials online, google the name of the module for more information.
Maybe youāre asking yourself why this version is not free, here there are the main motivations:
-This version is more an aesthetic upgrade then a functional upgrade, SMARS V1 can basically do the same things so not buying it, will not limit your possibilities in this project.
- I discovered that some people are selling my design and that is not really nice, I spent hours of my personal time to design this system and knowing that people are not respecting my licenses hurts me.
- Not enough people are using my links, so I donāt have the budget for make big improvement and design mods with new features.
Hope you will understand, Iāll continue to share my designs for free but sometimes Iāll release some paid design, just to keep my projects alive.
Thanks and I hope you will enjoy this new model!
If you have any questions, me directly, leave a comment or ask in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141101273276325/?ref=bookmarks
Material list :
Components :
V4_a :
Full kit available here
https://smars.shop/products/smars-v4-bundle
1x Leds: https://amzn.to/3146Mv9
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ACopen
1x Arduino nano + terminal
https://amzn.to/2YXsF1h
https://amzn.to/3FLoVAp
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bNCTtunq
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/h062YfA
2x N20 geared motors https://amzn.to/48HkMMw
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/by2RFfHq
1x Motor driver https://amzn.to/2Xbu6YW
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b5YydIl6
1x power switch https://amzn.to/2SUo0GE
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_eLSHQR
V4_b:
1x Arduino uno https://amzn.to/2BqSdEg
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBR6fkx
1x Leds : https://amzn.to/3146Mv9
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ACopen
2x N20 geared motors https://amzn.to/48HkMMw
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/by2RFfHq
1x Motor driver https://amzn.to/2Xbu6YW
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b5YydIl6
1x power switch https://amzn.to/2SUo0GE
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_eLSHQR
Extra (for V4_a) :
Bluetooth module https://amzn.to/2XeEtLN
Tools :
3D printer
⢠color 1 filament
⢠color 2 filament (optional)
⢠transparent filament (for V4_a top_holder)
Welder
Pincer
Nipper
Mini screwdriver
Consume material :
-prong fasteners
-connection wires
-tin wire
-4x AAA batteries