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Camera NanoTank

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This intructables show how to use Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 and corresponding camera module to build a NanoTank.
Supplies:

Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32S3 Sense

751626 Lipo Battery
DRV8833 Motor Drive Board
2 x Mini 3.7V 6mm Coreless motor (47RPM)
2 x 1 inch rubber band
(Optional) 2.4 GHz T shape antenna

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 https://youtu.be/ZoYiQNPuftg

Step 1: What Is NanoTank?

The rst time I see NanoTank is at @ushineko3n Twitter. The NanoTank main idea is using the motor case as the axis, this
allow the tank become much smaller in size. This project reuse the NanoTank design to build this tiny toy.
Ref.:
https://twitter.com/ushineko3n/status/1490627407963095041
https://itoi.jp/M5Stack.html#NanoTank

Step 2: 3D Print

Please download and 3D print the models at Thingiverse:

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5994079

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Number of prints required:
motor wheel x2
lower wheel x4
motor gear x2
body x1
side x2

Step 3: Software Preparation

Arduino IDE

Download and install Arduino IDE if not yet: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software

Arduino-ESP32

Follow installation step to add Arduino-ESP32 support if not yet:

https://docs.espressif.com/projects/arduino-esp32/en/latest/installing.html
XIAO ESP32S3

Follow Seeed studio Wiki to familiar XIAO ESP32S3:

https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/xiao_esp32s3_getting_started/
ESP Async Web Server Library

Download latest ESPAsyncWebServer libraries: (press "Clone or Download" -> "Download ZIP")
https://github.com/arjenhiemstra/ESPAsyncWebServer
Import libraries in Arduino IDE. (Arduino IDE "Sketch" Menu -> "Include Library" -> "Add .ZIP Library" -> select
downloaded ZIP le)
Arduino ESP32 lesystem uploader

Follow the installation steps to install Arduino ESP32 lesystem uploader if you are not yet do it:
https://github.com/lorol/arduino-esp32fs-plugin
FSBrowserPlus

Download the FSBrowserPlus at Github:

https://github.com/moononournation/FSBrowserPlus
FSBrowserPlus was developed in my previous projects, you can see more details at:
https://www.instructables.com/Strider-Camera-Robot-V6/
https://www.instructables.com/Strider-Camera-Robot-V2/
https://www.instructables.com/Strider-Camera-Robot/
https://www.instructables.com/Camera-Robot/

Step 4: Upload Program

1. Open the "FSBrowserPlus.ino" at Arduino IDE

2. Modify the WiFi and other settings in "FSBrowserPlus.ino" header
3. Select (Uncomment) your camera dev board in "camera_pins.h", this project should select

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 CAMERA_MODEL_XIAO_ESP32S3_ROBOT
4. Select Board options according to Seeed studio Wiki
5. Press "Upload" button to compile and upload program
6. Select "ESP32 Sketch Data Upload" in "Tools" menu
7. Select FS Type to "LittleFS" and press "OK" button

Step 5: Soldering Work

Please nd the full soldering work video at bilibili:

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1x24y1H79h

The GPIO assignment had been revised many times, here are the nal connection summary:
XIAO ESP32S3 DRV8833 Drive Board Other Parts
============ =================== ===========
D0 (GPIO1) -> IN1
D1 (GPIO2) -> IN2
D3 (GPIO4) -> IN3
D4 (GPIO5) -> IN4
BAT- -> GND -> Lipo -ve
BAT+ -> Lipo +ve
3V3 -> VCC
OUT1, OUT2 -> Motor 1
OUT3, OUT4 -> Motor 2

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Step 6: Assembly

Please see full assembly video at bilibili:

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1TX4y197d7/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1724y1F7YV/

Step 7: Fix Antenna

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The antenna is oating in the air, it is better x it at the middle with a little hot glue:
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1V24y1F72p/

Step 8: Enjoy!

It's time to show o your NanoTank!

You can see more "making of" video at bilibili:

https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ns4y1h7wp/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1884y1H7TS/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1pb411d7pi/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Lb411d7xm/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV13A411173W/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Sa4y1P7z1/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1Ls4y1R76M/

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Step 9: What's Next?

Wish list:
Power Switch? This NanoTank is too small and not yet have a power switch
Mission Launcher?
Speed?
More Terrain Adaptation?
Auto Focus?
Snap Photo? XIAO ESP32S3 Sense have built-in SD card slot
Sound Streaming? XIAO ESP32S3 Sense actually have built-in digital microphone
Visual AI?
Speech Command Recognition?

I love the use of large rubber 'O' rings for the tracks on this little thing

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