Tag ESP32

Tutorial: Connect LDLIDAR LD14P to Arduino ESP32

LDROBOT LD14P is a low-cost laser distance sensor. We have not yet evaluated its performance, but eyeballing this sensor’s output under indoor conditions makes us believe this sensor may have a reasonable performance. LDS Specifications According to LDROBOT LD14P specifications:…

Robot Assembly Bill of Materials

Let’s take a look at: Please keep in mind that I’m going to launch an online store here, at makerspet.com, sometime in 2024, offering robot hardware kits. That said, you can always get all parts directly elsewhere. I’ve upgraded the…

Arduino ESP32 ROS2 robot platform firmware available

Developer log update – I have combined various Kaia.ai-compatible firmware including Maker’s Pet Loki, Fido and Snoopy into a single “platform” firmware repository and revised the single firmware to be configurable using a web browser. If you operate a Kaia.ai…

Tutorial: pet robot gets a sense of touch!

Loki (200mm), Fido (250mm), and Snoopy (300mm) are getting a sense of touch – for petting! All it takes is a few lines of #Arduino #ESP32 code and a piece of sticky copper tape – or simply wire. Here is…

The Network Architecture

Here is the current network connections architecture for Kaia.ai platform. Here are the functions assigned to each device: The PC can run any OS that supports Docker, including Windows OS and Linux.The minimum local PC requirement should be 4GB of…

Snoopy BoM Cost Breakdown

Snoopy’s hardware bill of materials adds up to around $200. Here is the minimum BoM breakdown! Let’s add up part costs as of 09 You can get these parts, for example, on Amazon or AliExpress. Part Quantity Approx. Cost per…