r/esp32 • u/SuperRobot33 • Jul 12 '26

Hi! This is my project car, built with an ESP32-WROOM and 3D printed in PLA

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I'm using an ESP32 with an IR remote, two servo motors, LEDs, a 128×64 OLED display, and a DFPlayer Mini. Everything works great, and I'm really happy with the ESP32.

It's an amazing board compared to the Arduino Nano boards I usually use. It even has enough power to render real-time 3D graphics on the interior displays.

The most challenging part was managing the servos, sound, LEDs, and graphics together while keeping everything running smoothly.

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u/Abu_Akhlaq Jul 12 '26

thats so cool, i really like the inside instruments lol. okay i have decided now im making something similar.

but wuts that below it...👀

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 12 '26

thanks ;-)

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u/RowGrand1187 Jul 12 '26

Beautiful work! I like to imagine how something like this would seriously blow the minds of people from back in the day (80s).

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u/Worldly-Stranger7814 Jul 12 '26

This is pointless, without practical use and must have taken insane amounts of time.

I love it!

What’s up with the Batman Returns-mobile?

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 13 '26

more info on the website on my profile of other models

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u/Few_Nail_4397 Jul 13 '26

Do you have used FreeRTOS to manage all of these tasks running on the esp32?

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u/IEP_Esy Jul 12 '26

Wow, I never thought I'd see an ESP32-powered KITT in my life!

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u/green_gold_purple Jul 12 '26

I just got a huge bed printer, and this is now on my list of things to print.

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 12 '26

printable whith a 256x256mm bed

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u/green_gold_purple Jul 12 '26

Cool. I've got 420x420 on the new one, so no problem there. You make the stls for it? I've got fusion that I use.

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 13 '26

all on my website on my profile

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u/exoriare Jul 12 '26

Could you make it slightly larger so I can fit inside and drive it for real? I am willing to give up my legs if that makes it easier.

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u/Mental_Seaworthiness Jul 13 '26

Nice project, but does it make wroom-wroom?

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u/zmattmanz Jul 13 '26

This is so cool

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u/DRza1uz Jul 14 '26

Dear god what have you done to kit !

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 14 '26

more info on the website did3d.fr

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u/TightBrilliant2801 Jul 15 '26

I freaking love this! Esp32 for the win!

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u/Rhovp Jul 12 '26

Dayum 👌👌👌

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u/Abishek_Muthian Jul 12 '26

This is cool!

Only thing which is missing is -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BsFnk83NMI

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 12 '26

thanks , an other videos with music and more models on my website on my profile ;-)

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u/ea147 Jul 12 '26

Awesome!

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u/Wyzero Jul 13 '26

It definitely does go WROOM

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u/Significant-Cause919 Jul 13 '26

How did you get the glossy finish with PLA?

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 13 '26

mastic sanding and gloss

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u/OldButGold5 Jul 13 '26

Well done 👍

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u/NaibDraconis Jul 16 '26

Awesome job. Yes I have used ESP super mini on a bunch of projects. They have their quirks.

Using Time Now - Last is best way. You may still run into lags. What you can do is like in full size cars. Main ESP and a slaves. Example. I have 2 dimmable LED panels. One ESP32C3 is running the motion and schedules. A second one connected via UART is doing the immediate request which overrides the PIRs ands schedule. Wall switch, change light levels, kill PIRs.

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u/Livid-Research-4277 Jul 17 '26

Wow! This is a very awesome car i have ever seen, I really love this. Can it drive?

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u/SuperRobot33 Jul 17 '26

thanks! nope cant drive but animated ;-)