Build a Robot Car with ESP32 and PS Controller Control

Build Your Own Robot Car with ESP32 and PlayStation Controller

Dive into the world of robotics with this exciting DIY project! Using the ESP32 Dev Kit C V4, you’ll create a versatile and feature-packed robot car that’s controlled wirelessly via a PlayStation controller. Whether you’re new to robotics or a seasoned maker, this project is designed to be affordable, creative, and endlessly customizable.

This robot car offers dynamic motor control, LED lighting effects, and real-time status updates on an OLED display. Powered by 18650 batteries or a simple power bank, it combines creativity with practical engineering. You'll learn how to wire components, program the ESP32 using Arduino IDE, and explore endless possibilities for expansion, like adding sensors or advanced lighting patterns.

This is my project blog: Build Your Own Robot Car – Project Kickoff

Get ready to unleash your creativity and build a robot car that’s as smart as it is fun!

Video from my robots

The video shows my three already build robot cars on basis of an ESP32 micro controller.

Resources

Want to dive deeper? Here you find more about this project and my other maker work:

Robot and ESP32 tutorials on my blog: https://custom-build-robots.com/

Local AI, LLMs and edge AI projects: https://ai-box.eu/

More 3D models on MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com/en/@Ingmar_Stapel

Videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IngmarStapel

My book "Roboter-Autos mit dem ESP32" (Rheinwerk Verlag, in German) guides you from the build to AI-assisted coding and a self-driving model: https://www.rheinwerk-verlag.de/roboter-autos-mit-dem-esp32-bauen-programmieren-steuern

Looking for a printable chassis? Check out my modular, open-source ESP32 robot car platform: https://www.hackster.io/ingmar-stapel/esp32-robot-car-modular-3d-printed-open-source-platform-aadbd9