FREENOVERobot Dog Kit for ESP32 CAM (Included), Dual-core 32-bit 240 MHz Microcontroller, Walking, Camera, Touch Sensor, Ultrasonic Ranging, Buzzer, RGB LED, Servo, App

The media could not be loaded. With the current shortage of Raspberry Pis, I decided to try a robot kit based on the ESP32 board.I have bought robot kits from Freenove before and have found them to be of good quality, backed up by outstanding customer support. This has proved to be the case again, I had a problem with the app , sent an email, and was provided with a link to an updated version of the app the following day.Assembly of the kit has a few fiddly steps particularly if you have large fingers. I also found it necessary to study the photos as well as the written instructions, but the end result was a fully functioning robot dog!This is immediately fully controllable from the phone app (the updated version I was sent is now the version in the google play store)If you simply want to build a robot and then control it, I would definitely recommend this kit as, compared with some others, it saves on the cost and difficulty of sourcing a raspberry pi separately.The only extra required is some batteries. These can be found at vape stores or online at sites such as 18650.uk The kit requires 2 X 18650 flat top batteries with continuous discharge current greater than or equal to 10A. Search for 3.7v high drain. You will also need a charger.If, like me, you also want to delve into the code, this is all open source and available on github. I have not yet had time to look at this.All in all a fun kit with plenty of functionality out of the box and the option to tinker further.

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