https://github.com/akrivus/hackcar

RC car autonomously driven by an RTL-SDR and Raspberry Pi Zero.
https://github.com/akrivus/hackcar

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RC car autonomously driven by an RTL-SDR and Raspberry Pi Zero.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/akrivus/hackcar
• Owner: Akrivus
• License: mit
• Created: 2019-03-10T20:11:14.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2020-09-29T18:40:37.000Z (almost 6 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-03-02T08:21:03.369Z (over 1 year ago)
• Language: Ruby
• Homepage:
• Size: 3.74 MB
• Stars: 3
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# HackCar

HackCar is a library that allows a Raspberry Pi to interface with a remote control car and control it from a remote device via WASD over UDP. It is designed to be expandable, and serves as a single component in a larger system.

## Parameters

In setup the following was used:

* Raspberry Pi Zero W with Raspian Stretch Lite and RPiTX installed.

* Copper whip antenna used for transmission.

* Telescopic antenna with stand for better transmission (transmitting on RCRS requires a long, vertical antenna for ideal reception, without it, we had spots where the radio signal kind of just "jumped" over the receiver.)

* JM Manufacturing (HK) Ltd. 1/24 New Race Car and Controller.

Estimated budget: $30?

(spent closer to $10 for the Pi + SD card + car.)

## Setup

* Verify parameters, clone repository.

* On the Pi, go the repository folder and run `sudo python3 socket-server.py`.

* Press enter when asked for an IP address, Linux accepts blank IPs.

* On the client, run `sudo python3 socket-client.py`.

* Enter the Pi's IP address when it asks.

* Use WASD to control the car.

Please note the client doesn't check if the terminal is open, so it will detect any keys being pressed while the client is running.

## Challenges

* Do tricks (donuts on a table, etc.)

* USB rechargable (not hard.)

* Find waypoints and do pathfinding via GPS, IR, etc.

* Go to charging stations automatically.

* Track your feet and follow you around.

* Find and deliver physical items.