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Drontroler

Drontroler is a customizable controller system designed for modding RC (Remote Control) vehicles using the BBC micro:bit. It allows makers, hobbyists, and educators to repurpose old RC cars or build new ones with programmable, wireless control using micro:bit’s sensors and radio communication.

🚗 What is Drontroler?

Drontroler is a DIY modding solution that turns any compatible RC vehicle into a smart, programmable car. It uses the micro:bit as the core controller, enabling wireless communication between a handheld micro:bit-based controller.

🎮 Features

• 📡 Wireless Control using micro:bit’s built-in radio
• 🕹️ Tilt, Button, or Joystick-based input
• 🔄 Bi-directional Communication (optional)
• 🔌 Simple Wiring to RC motor driver boards
• 🧠 Customizable Code with MakeCode or Python

🧰 What You Need

Hardware

• 2x Battery AA for Microbit battery pack
• 1/2x BBC micro:bit
• RC Vehicle (DC motor-based, not proprietary digital signal systems)
• Battery packs (for micro:bit)
• Battery for RC vehicle(Lithium based or normal AA/AAA battery)
• Optional: Joystick module, buttons, LEDs, or sensors

Software

• Microsoft MakeCode or MicroPython

⚙️ How It Works

Controller Side (micro:bit #1)

• Uses built-in accelerometer or buttons to capture user input
• Sends direction/speed commands via radio

Vehicle Side (micro:bit #2)

• Receives commands via radio
• Converts signals to control motors using a motor driver board

🛠️ Example Use Case

1. Mount a micro:bit onto your RC car and connect it to a motor driver.
2. Write a MicroPython or MakeCode program to listen for radio commands.
3. On a second micro:bit, write code to send radio signals based on button presses or tilt.
4. Power both devices and go wireless!

📁 File Structure (Optional)

Microbit Autogenerated:

Open this page at https://irfanismalay.github.io/drontroler/

Use as Extension

This repository can be added as an extension in MakeCode.

• open https://makecode.microbit.org/
• click on New Project
• click on Extensions under the gearwheel menu
• search for https://github.com/irfanismalay/drontroler and import

Edit this project

To edit this repository in MakeCode.

• open https://makecode.microbit.org/
• click on Import then click on Import URL
• paste https://github.com/irfanismalay/drontroler and click import

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