Tag: robot
Self-balancing stories, EP 2: Developing first firmware
Would you believe this was my first project with ESP32? So far I had some experience only with ESP8266. I must admit I fell in love with ESP32 and I am never going back.
Note: I had this article in my draft folder for several months and forgot about it. So I am giving it just a quick polish and publishing it now.
Self-balancing stories, EP 1: How to not start a project made from parts I already have
It was early pandemic when my employer switched to the work-from-home mode and I realized I have a bit more free time since my commute times dropped to zero. Apart from keyboard stuff, I had no nice project in progress that wouldn’t involve waiting for PCB manufacturing or parts. So, what could I build from things I have at home? What about those 2 cheap geared DC motors, those 2 wheels, some micro, IMU unit. Hmm. I see a 2-wheeled self-balancing robot here. I always wanted to build one and learn how they work.
