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LABORATORY TASK 2: OBSTACLE AVOIDING CAR

Creating an obstacle-avoiding car with Arduino is a popular and exciting project that
combines robotics, sensors, and programming. Here's an exercise outline to build an
obstacle-avoiding car using Arduino:

Objective:

Build a small car that autonomously moves around while avoiding obstacles in its path
using an ultrasonic sensor.

Materials Needed:

• Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)


• Motor driver module (L298N or similar)
• DC motors (2)
• Wheels (2)
• Chassis or platform for the car
• Ultrasonic sensor (HC-SR04)
• Jumper wires
• Power source (battery pack or power bank)
• Optional: Castor wheel or ball caster for stability

Steps:

Assemble the Car:

• Attach the wheels to the motors and mount them on the chassis or platform.
• Connect the motors to the motor driver module according to its pinout.
• If using a castor wheel or ball caster, attach it to the front or rear of the chassis for
stability.

Connect the Ultrasonic Sensor:

• Mount the ultrasonic sensor on the front of the car, facing forward.
• Connect the VCC and GND pins of the ultrasonic sensor to the 5V and GND pins on
the Arduino, respectively.
• Connect the trigger (TRIG) and echo (ECHO) pins of the ultrasonic sensor to two
digital pins on the Arduino.
LABORATORY TASK 2: OBSTACLE AVOIDING CAR

Write the Code:

• Write the Arduino code to control the motors and read data from the ultrasonic
sensor.
• Use the data from the sensor to detect obstacles and adjust the car's movement to
avoid collisions.

Upload the Code:

• Connect your Arduino board to your computer using the USB cable.
• Open the Arduino IDE on your computer.
• Copy and paste the code into the Arduino IDE.
• Select the correct board and port in the Arduino IDE.
• Click the "Upload" button to upload the code to the Arduino board.

Test the Car:

• Power up the car using the battery pack or power source.


• Place obstacles in front of the car and observe its behavior.
• The car should move forward until it detects an obstacle within 20cm, at which
point it should turn right to avoid it.

Adjustments and Expansion:

• Experiment with different obstacle detection thresholds and adjust the code
accordingly.
• Customize the car's behavior by implementing additional avoidance maneuvers or
integrating more sensors for better detection accuracy.
• Enhance the car's functionality by adding features such as remote control or
autonomous navigation algorithms.

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