Hoping to get direction here to get started.
Use a Pi 4 to do the car computer.
Need motion and vision (live camera).
Want autonomous control like bluetooth or other. Not WiFi ! I want to use outdoors in the field. What options are available ?
Want to use an Android tablet for vision and control. What tablet features do I need to look for ?
Are there kits or detailed instruction available. Links please.
Thank you !
Are you a member of an RC car racing group or the British Car Racing Association (or similar national body if you don't live in the UK)?
If not, then joining a local club is probably a good start.
The BRCA website is:
California, the land of least friendly individualists !
Best need something in writing so I can follow steps.
Try your local friendly hobby store if you still have 'em in CA - they're a vanishing form of retail in the UK.
Failing that, a web search for "California RC Car Racing" should find you some contacts - DuckDuckGo worked for me.
Best to visit an RC model car meet or a specialist hobby shop and ask there: I'm a free flight model flyer and sailplane pilot who once dabbled in slotcar racing so you already know everything I ever knew about model cars.
OTOH, it you decide to use a RaspberryPi Zero or Pico as the base for a model car control system, then this is the place to come.
By a stock RC transmitter and use te reciever to feed the pi
silly idea
Model cars and planes use Wifi frequencies already (2.4Ghz). FPV generally uses another frequency
several online stores sell kits. Building a kit will give you experience and ideas for your own design.
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