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SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 PiCar-V Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B Graphical Visual Programming Language, Video Transmission, Remote Control by UI on Windows Mac Web Browser
- STEM ROBOTICS KIT - Perfect robot kits for adults to learn Raspberry Pi (Compatible with RPi 4B/3B/3B+, Raspberry Pi is NOT included), robotics, electronics and program.
- UPGRADE VERSION - Improved technology based on user feedback. Support solid plate and the white Servo Motor can well protected by Torsion protection,Power failure protection after over load.
- IMAGE TRANSMISSION - Wide-angle USB webcam to real-time image/video transmission.
- REMOTE CONTROL - Remote control with the UI on PC or on a web browser (mobiles, tablets…)
- The PiCar-V is a fun way to build and use. Robot car kit for Raspberry Pi comes with multiple and funny tutorials and authoritative relevant learning materials to help you get started easily.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 5.8 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.1 pounds |
ASIN | B06XWSVLL8 |
Item model number | SF-PICARVS |
Manufacturer recommended age | 15 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #365,220 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #3,503 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | SunFounder |
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Product Description
- The PiCar-V is an open source robot learning kit based on Raspberry Pi. Equipped with a wide-angle USB webcam, it is powerful together with three whole new circuit boards and less but simpler wiring. (Compatible with RPi 4B/3B/3B+, Raspberry Pi is NOT included)
- Some constructure plates in a well-designed structure, solid, durable and shatterproof. Complete code suitable for almost all platforms to control the car.
- Python code is provided for the car, and you can also program and debug it with Dragit, a Snap-based graphical interface, by just simple dragging and dropping the code blocks for complex functions.
- There are many ways to control the robot remotely: with the app on PC (works on any OS), you can control the car and the cam's direction on the UI and view the image it takes in real time; or, with the related code, realize the same functions on a web browser, means it can works with any mobile phones, tablets, etc.
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Real-time Video TransmissionEquipped with the Wide Angle 120° USB camera, which provides a wide and clear vision, you can view image and video taken in a web browser on your device in real-time.The 2-axis pan-and-tilt servos enable the camera to film in a range of a hemisphere,for you to easily control the angle of filming video and image, the image transmission is in high efficiency, which makes image transmit in real-time. |
Blockly and Python ProgramPython code is provided for the car, and you can also program and debug it with Dragit. A visual programming language software is provided for easy coding. Even if you don't have programming basis, by means of easy code blocks complex functions can also be realized. |
DIY Your Robot CarExamples given to expand your knowledge. In addition to using the keyboard to control the status of the car, we also wrote a ball tracking code.After the code runs, find a red ball (at least larger than the diameter of the camera) and put it within 10-50cm range in front of the camera to get the car to follow your ball. |
Package List:
1 * Plate set
1 * Robot Hat
1 * PCA9685 PWM Driver
1* TB6612 Motor Driver
1*2x18650 Battery Holder
3* SunFounder SF006C Servo
1*120° Wide-angle USB Camera
2* Rear Wheel/2* Front Wheel
1* Ribbon (30cm)/1*Cross Screwdrive
Several wires,Needed screws, nuts, Wrenches and standoffs
- NOTE: Without Raspberry Pi board, MicroSD card, 2*18650 batteries
Multi-type Device Remote Control
With the app on PC (works on any OS), you can control the car and the cam's direction on the UI and view the image it takes in real time; or with the related code, realize the same functions on a web browser, means it can works with any mobile phones, tablets, etc.
- Speed Level-There are some number buttons on the keyboard to adjust the car’s speed, ascending from level 1 to 5. With Servos to control movements of the car, this makes the car turn more accurately.
- Durabl Material -Support solid plate and the white Servo Motor can well protected by Torsion protection, Power failure protection after over load.
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Point 1 | Real-time Video Transmission | Visual Programming Web Control | Supports both Python and SunFounder Ezblock | Programming Language: MicroPython | Obstacle Avoidance | Dancing & Walking |
Point 2 | Color Recognition | Facial Recognition/Hand Gestures/QR Codes/Traffic Signs/Color Recognition | Facial Recognition/QR Codes/Color Recognition | Remote Control, Obstacle Avoidance, Object Following, Line Track, Cliff Detection, Speech Control | Line Following&Object Following | Sound Effect&TTS |
Point 3 | Blockly and Python Program | TTS/Sound Effects/Background Music | TTS/Sound Effects/Background Music | Batteries and Raspberry Pi Pico Included | Cliff Detection | Object Following&Obstacle Avoidance |
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Customers like the educational value of the toy vehicle set. They say it's a great learning project and useful for learning Python coding, object tracking, camera control, and VNC. They also say it has been a good experience for them to learn. However, some customers have issues with the servo quality, and performance. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of assembly, missing parts, and value.
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Customers find the toy vehicle set to be a great learning project, helpful for learning the principles involved, and useful for learning Python coding, object tracking, camera control, and VNC. They also say it's a good product for kids learning stem and an outstanding platform for robotics experimentation. Customers also mention that the kit is easy to assemble and offers many possibilities in coding.
"TL;DR - Outstanding platform for robotics experimentation. Expect some challenges wading through the software setup environment...." Read more
"...And I glued the plastic parts.Overall this Kit was very useful to learn Python coding, object tracking (part of OpenCV), camera control, VNC..." Read more
"...a tutorial for how the code works, which is also helpful for learning the principles involved." Read more
"...It’s been a great experience for him to learn. Highly recommend it. Great quality." Read more
Customers find the toy vehicle set fun to build as a group, drive around, and build as part of a weekend project. They also say it's hard to put together but rewarding.
"...It is a great product, and fun to build as a group. Customer support is great but would be better if it was faster...." Read more
"Great weekend project. Fairly easy to put together and use. The written instructions are not always the clearest but it is easy enough to figure out." Read more
"...When you get it working, it's a lot of fun." Read more
"Fun project kit that works really well..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the toy vehicle set. Some mention that the instructions are ok, detailed, and easy to follow. However, others say that the directions are minimal, broken, and impossible to follow, making the set impossible to assemble.
"...(It's a lot of fun!!!)The physical assembly of this kit is trivial...." Read more
"...servo would move just a little, but then gets really hot and does not follow commands...." Read more
"...If that went over your head, it’s ok. They do provide detailed instructions, include all the tools you need (nice magnetic screwdriver...) and you do..." Read more
"...the instructions to get Dragit running were minimal, and I ran into a dependency problem that caused it to fail silently...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the toy vehicle set. Some mention it's a great product and easy to assemble, while others say it'll be defective. The instructions are not clear, and the device is not made that sturdy. The servos are flimsy, and there are small parts to work with.
"...I had some issues with the remote control web client's video feed not working over a VPN, but have not had any problems over the local LAN...." Read more
"I am very impressed with the quality of this product. However, it is not an easy project and the software needs to be updated...." Read more
"...It got real hot and is clearly defective, but my email to the manaufacturer has gone unanswered (no support)...." Read more
"...Servos are flimsical. In particular the steering servo is underpowered and attached with just a tiny screw.*..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the missing parts in the toy vehicle set. Some mention that the manual is OK, but at times missing some details. The kit comes with all of the components you need marked well, making it pretty simple. However, others say that there are missing parts for assembly, including the part of the raspberry pi that you put the SD car into, a small mounting piece, and a sensor module.
"The item purchased had some missing parts, I contacted Sunfounder and their rep Jenny was able to resolve my issue in a timely manner...." Read more
"In general it works, electronics are fine, no missing parts, software kind of works, but:-..." Read more
"I was upset to find out that this kit is incomplete...." Read more
"...It was missing a small mounting piece but i just epoxied the motor right onto the plastic. Im building my own custom bot from this kit." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the toy vehicle set. Some mention it's a great little kit for the price, while others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...Could have been great but turned out to be mediocre for the price. There are better valued arduino cars available." Read more
"...Overall: the kits are inexpensive and it is possible to merge the S and V hardware to create a bot with camera + ultrasonics + line following/edge..." Read more
"...I have not completed it yet but this is a decent quality kit if slightly overpriced at 110$. Im glad i bought it though...." Read more
"...PI4 requires a second power supply not provided. Not much fun. Cannot work as advertised requires wifi connection and additional batteries...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the servo quality of the toy vehicle set. They mention that it has an underpowered steering servomechanic and wobbling flange. The motor and servors do not respond to feedback, and the dragIt programming does not work properly. As a result, customers are unable to control the car.
"...The servo would move just a little, but then gets really hot and does not follow commands...." Read more
"...Steering yaw rotation friction, the underpowered steering servo and the wobbling flange bearings result in a very unstable and inaccurate steering..." Read more
"...bad thing is that if you do not have wifi (or a hotspot) you can not control the car. It is a great product, and fun to build as a group...." Read more
"...within the first hr of trying the dragIt programming, the servo motor starts tripping (making clicking sounds and not able to turn)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the toy vehicle set. They mention that the software is not functional, obsolete, and not reliable. They also say that the system crashes due to lack of power. Customers also say the PWM driver will abort and that the product is not easy to use.
"...However, it is not an easy project and the software needs to be updated...." Read more
"...SunFounder car repo doesnt directly support the Pi4 yet - the PWM driver will abort, and after fixing it to run, it wasn't 100% happy - which is how..." Read more
"...I think my battery holder might be defective because I no longer receive power through it...." Read more
"...Best time we could get is 8 min. operation before system crashes due to lack of power. PI4 requires a second power supply not provided. Not much fun...." Read more
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This kit is PERFECT for high-school-age and above budding robot enthusiasts, "serious" robotics experimenters and anybody who already has their own software - but just needs a hardware platform to run it on. ONE (happy) CAVEAT - Once it's set up, kids as young as 5 can easily drive it around using the remote-control smartphone app! (It's a lot of fun!!!)
The physical assembly of this kit is trivial. You can use just the supplied tools, but I found that having a small needle-nose pliers helped me when attaching the standoffs on the Pi + board stack.
The manual has a typo here and there. It repeatedly refers to the SD card as a "TF" card, and one of the color diagrams shows the cable colors in reverse. But don't worry, the connectors are "keyed", which prevents you from hooking them up backwards.
If you are new to programming you may have some trouble navigating the various README files, application notes, server settings and github repositories that this kit uses. You can find enough information to get the software for this car going, but (as of Aug. 2017) there appears to be no *single* source of all this information. I used two git repositories (one for Picar, and one for Picar-V) to get the client and server going, and found no less than three (3) Arduino apps ("Video Car Controller" buy SunFounder, "PiCar Controller" and "RaspberryPiCar" from others) - each of which had various usability issues. The server software makes assumptions about install directories and port number - so install it below your user's home directory ($HOME or ~, in Linux), and don't change port numbers until after you get it all working!
The web-based app currently only works on systems with a touch-screen interface. This means it should work on tablets and smartphones, but it will not work on your home computer with a mouse without changes. (The web server only hooks the "touchstart" javaScript event, and not the "mousedown" event.) This would be easy to change, but it's not for the "uninitiated". ;)
I had some issues with the remote control web client's video feed not working over a VPN, but have not had any problems over the local LAN. I worked around this by launching a second browser window, and pointing it directly to the video feed URL. (The issue might have nothing to do with the VPN, and everything to do with the video feed being handled as a background "image", using CSS. More experimentation needed on this...)
I was able to drive the car around using the remote-control web interface (including live video feed) for over one solid hour. When I drove only on hardwood floors and used the slowest motor speed setting I could achieve slightly over 2 hours of drive time.
This kit is capable of driving over carpet, although higher pile/rougher terrain will certainly require higher speed/torque setting - with reduced drive time. Don't expect this kit to climb rocks or drive in loose sand. It was designed for indoor use, and has exposed wires and circuit boards.
Edit: Substitute longer M2.5 spacers (x4) between the car and the Raspberry Pi to raise the Pi high enough to allow you to use the HDMI port without disassembling the car.
If that went over your head, it’s ok. They do provide detailed instructions, include all the tools you need (nice magnetic screwdriver...) and you don’t have to do extra. They don’t say it, but the scratch protective paper is meant to be pulled off the acrylic parts.
If I haven’t scared you off, I am loving taking it to the next level with my own software. I have mine doing facial recognition and following me around the house. I think I had to add the processor ID for the new Raspberry Pi 3B plus, that just came out, to one of the motor control program modules.
If you are a dedicated hobbyist and like a high quality made challenge, you will love this one. If not, you can still do it. Just expect to take your time working through it.
UPDATE: SunFounder sent me a replacement servo and now it works great.
Note the manual is very sparse about explaining what is meant by Visual Programming. One must download and install DragIt from Sunfounder to do this. You can find the info online.
- Body parts are acrylic, I don't think it's acceptable for the car model, it can break any time.
- Remote control UI provided by vendor is terrible and not working properly (at least on iphone).
The web controls work pretty well -- as long as I was within the confines of my house (and a bit outside of it) I was able to control the car without any problems. I set it outside recently and surprised my kids by controlling it and sending it out on a mission in the backyard which they really enjoyed. My only problem was my mischievous son who put a box over it to thwart my plans.
Would recommend this kit as it makes it really easy to get started and get moving. You'll need a raspberry pi, an sd card, and some 18650 batteries. I bought some higher capacity ones and never run into issues while running the car. Definitely one of the better DIY remote control cars.
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Update: with the instructions on the app we successfully built the car and it is ace.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2020
Update: with the instructions on the app we successfully built the car and it is ace.