Freenove 4WD Car Kit for ESP32-WROVER CAM (Included), Dual-core 32-bit 240 MHz Microcontroller, Camera, Dot Matrix, Obstacle Avoidance, Line Tracking, Light Tracing, Colorful Light, App

Love the kit. It is very extensive with a lot of different modules/parts that you can use (or not). The manual is very mechanical oriented and not software oriented, so that might take you some time to digest... but I would expect that you're not a real newby when you buy this kit. Batteries are not included, but the instruction clearly indicates what to buy and even where to buy it. Lots of fun (building it and programming it) !!

I purchased multiple units to be used in a classroom environment. The parts are good. The included projects are good, however be aware that some hardware on the car does not work with the latest ESP32 library (from ExpressIf). Be sure to download a version below ver 3.0 (eq. ver 2.0.17) and everything will be fine.

Il kit è bello e facile da costruire. Ha varie possibilità di controllo e soprattutto di programmazione. Un bel esercizio di meccanica e ha possibilità di espansione e personalizzazione tramite la piattaforma Arduino. Lo consiglio perchè attraverso il gioco si porta il ragazzo, di almeno 10, a scoprire questo bellissimo mondo.Lo consiglio vivamente. Non ho messo il massimo di stelle per problemi con alcuni pezzi che comunque l'assistenza (in inglese come il manuale) ha prontamente risolto.

I am a guy who likes to build things for fun and to continue learning new tricks. Having recently received the Freenove-AU car kit, I must say it has exceeded all my expectations. The moment I downloaded the documentation file from their GitHub, I knew I was in for something extraordinary. This kit has taken the concept of DIY kits to a whole new level, and I couldn't be more thrilled.This kit is not just a simple toy; it is more of an educational journey into the world of robotics. If you're looking for a ready-to-use toy, this might not be the right fit. However, if you're eager to dive into the world of microcontrollers, sensors, and coding, this kit is an absolute gem. The product description clearly states that batteries are not included, but you can easily find the required 18650, flat top, unprotected batteries on platforms like eBay or Amazon, or even at local battery stores.The kit's features are mind-blowing, from Infra Red and WiFi control to camera live feed and collision avoidance, along with light and line tracking systems. It's one of the best purchases I've made, and the quality is evident in its design and construction.For those who have some experience with microcontrollers, you'll find the assembly and coding process quite easy, and it will undoubtedly captivate your interest. However, even if you're new to the world of MCUs, don't worry! This kit provides an ideal opportunity to dive into this fascinating domain and explore the potential of these new-age chips. All the programming codes are included and can be customized as per your liking.Freenove has set a new standard with this and other similar robotics kits. The documentation is incredibly easy tofollow and thorough, with data sheets and information for each sensor and external device included in the kit. It's rare to come across such a complete and well-documented kit in the market.As you progress through the assembly steps and follow the accompanying code explanations, you'll find yourself engrossed in the process, eagerly anticipating the next stage. This kit takes the entire kit-building experience to a whole new level, and I can't recommend it enough. Whether you're a seasoned robotics enthusiast or a curious beginner, the ESP32 Remote Controlled 4WD Car Kit from Freenove promises an exciting and enriching electronic and kit-building experience that will undoubtedly expand your robotic skills and leave you with a profound sense of satisfaction. Kudos to Freenove and the team for a job well done.

This robot car is easy to assemble, taking me about 2~3 hours. I contacted the customer support for some issue about installing the ch340 driver and got the answer overnight. (A little detail about this issue. For my PC, the driver can't be installed by windows automatically. They sent me a link to download it.)They have lots of codes online to demonstrate the use of all the functional blocks such as motors, servos, camera, wifi communication, etc. They also give plenty of explanation for their code. Very convenient.I bought this kit not for learning coding or just for fun. I actually try to use this kit for a machine learning project. What I want from the micro-controller is not the computing power, but the ability to send the senor information (including the camera images) to a PC where I run a python code to process the information, and to receive the control commands such as "start, stop, turn, ..." from the PC. For this reason, I didn't choose a kit with Raspberry Pi. An 8Gb Raspberry Pi costs more than $70 and still doesn't have enough processing power for any serious ML project. ESP32 is good enough for the communication purpose.I'm not a professional programmer so I'm still in the process of figuring out the provided tutorial codes to use them for my own purpose. So far, I think I can get what I need from these codes.In summary, I think it's a low cost, very useful and convenient kit not only for fun or learning coding, but also for more serious uses such as in a robotics, computer vision, or machine learning project. I would suggest Freenove to provide tutorial codes even more directly targeting the latter uses, where people would like to spend more time trying their algorithms (running on a PC) on this kit and less time programming the kit.

The machinery parts (Brass standoffs, screws) were not included in the package. I had to search and buy each part separately.