https://github.com/martinpartin/nodetruck

NodeTruck is a project aimed at controlling and monitoring a kids Ride-on car via a microcontroller and a web interface. The project consists of two main parts: the Microcontroller Unit (MCU) and a Web Application.
https://github.com/martinpartin/nodetruck

cpp csharp esp32 esp8266 mqtt platformio remote-control soldering wifi

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NodeTruck is a project aimed at controlling and monitoring a kids Ride-on car via a microcontroller and a web interface. The project consists of two main parts: the Microcontroller Unit (MCU) and a Web Application.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/martinpartin/nodetruck
• Owner: martinpartin
• Created: 2024-09-23T06:29:38.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-10-18T12:02:43.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-10-19T19:49:32.028Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: cpp, csharp, esp32, esp8266, mqtt, platformio, remote-control, soldering, wifi
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 25.5 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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# NodeTruck

NodeTruck is a project aimed at controlling and monitoring a kids Ride-on car via a microcontroller and a web interface. The project consists of three main parts: the **Kids Ride-on car**, a **Microcontroller Unit (MCU)** and a **Web Application**.

## Components

### Kids Ride-on car:

- A Kids Ride-on car with a remote simular to this [this type](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007166105465.html).

- Other remotes will probably work just as well, but then soldering might differ

### NodeTruck MCU:

- Microcontroller setup using the WeMos board (ESP8266).

- Store credentials and configuration in `secrets.h`.

- **Disclaimer:** I have zero expertise in electronics or soldering. The [soldering diagram](https://github.com/martinpartin/NodeTruck/blob/6b665cc0c752c294dc6a638f0e604b1d3ef2b887/docs/circuit.drawio.png) might be highly flammable—proceed with caution, and have a fire extinguisher ready.

### NodeTruck WebApp:

- Configure secrets using `dotnet user-secrets` with the values from `secrets.h`.

- Run the web app using `dotnet run`.

- Requires an MQTT server for communication. I recommend using [HiveMQ](https://www.hivemq.com/)—easy setup, less fire.

- Aim for stable and crash-free operation.

## Prerequisites

- **Car**: You need a kids Ride-on car w/remote control (or something similar).

- **MCU**: ESP8266 (WeMos) or ESP32

- **WebApp**: ASP.NET Core and .NET 5+.

- **MQTT Server**: Set up an MQTT server, such as [HiveMQ](https://www.hivemq.com/), to enable communication between the web app and the MCU.

## Installation and Setup

### 1. Microcontroller Setup

- Upload the `secrets.h` file with necessary credentials.

- Flash the firmware onto the WeMos board.

- Configure [WifiManager](https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager) ("AutoConnectAP", "password")

### 2. Web Application Setup

- Configure the app using `dotnet user-secrets`.

  ```bash

  dotnet user-secrets set "Broker" "from secrets.h.. hivemq.cloud"

  dotnet user-secrets set "Username" "mqtt username from secrets.h.."

  dotnet user-secrets set "Key" "mqtt password from secrets.h.."