Get Started with Robotics

New to robotics? Start here with our comprehensive beginner's guide. Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of robotics or looking to build your skills, our curated resources will help you understand the fundamentals and get your robot moving in no time.

What You'll Learn

  • Step-by-step tutorials - Follow along with detailed guides designed for beginners
  • Teaching the basics of robotics - Understand core concepts and principles
  • Learn about motors and remote controls - Discover how to control your robot's movement
  • Introduction to programming - Get started with Arduino programming for robotics

Beginner Tutorials

Stackr Robot Kit

Stackr assembly and how to control DC motors

Learn how to assemble your Stackr robot and program the onboard DC motors. This tutorial covers everything from basic motor control to understanding how motors work, wiring, and creating movement patterns with Arduino code.

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RC Controller

How to control your robot with an Android App

Take control of your Stackr robot with an Android App. This tutorial teaches you how to interface the Android App with the robot using BLE, translate the remote controls into motor commands, and implement differential drive control for smooth movement.

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RC Controller

How to control your robot with an RC controller

Take control of your Stackr robot using an RC (Radio Control) transmitter. This tutorial teaches you how to read signals from an RC controller, translate them into motor commands, and implement differential drive control for smooth movement.

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These tutorials are designed to build upon each other. We recommend starting with the motor control tutorial to understand the basics, then using either BLE or RC control to add remote operation to your robot.