REMOTE CONTROLLED CAR WITH AN ANDROID PLATFORM
Mucs, Tamás (2016)
Oulun ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111416134
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111416134
Tiivistelmä
The aim of this bachelor’s thesis was to tweak an existing RC model car so that it can be controlled from an Android device with the help of a Raspberry Pi. The car should also have a camera attached which periodically sends images back to the user. The car should also measure some environment data, such as temperature and distance ahead the next physical obstacle. Finally, another aim was that the user should be able to control the movement of the car.
After the thesis topic had been accepted by the supervising teacher, some hardware was obtained. First the RC car was bought and then a controlling Raspberry Pi, too. It was not necessary to buy an Android device, because it was already owned before starting the thesis. After the gathering of the car and the Raspberry Pi, the implementation of the software began. Later on the final pieces of hardware were installed onto the circuit. Technologies covered in this task were embedded, and Android development.
In the end, the result of the work was a working prototype which meets the originally defined objectives. There are still some things that can be improved and perhaps new features could be also added. The purpose of this thesis though was not to have a completely perfect product. The purpose was rather to demonstrate and deepen the knowledge that is required to implement such a product.
After the thesis topic had been accepted by the supervising teacher, some hardware was obtained. First the RC car was bought and then a controlling Raspberry Pi, too. It was not necessary to buy an Android device, because it was already owned before starting the thesis. After the gathering of the car and the Raspberry Pi, the implementation of the software began. Later on the final pieces of hardware were installed onto the circuit. Technologies covered in this task were embedded, and Android development.
In the end, the result of the work was a working prototype which meets the originally defined objectives. There are still some things that can be improved and perhaps new features could be also added. The purpose of this thesis though was not to have a completely perfect product. The purpose was rather to demonstrate and deepen the knowledge that is required to implement such a product.