All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad

About | Requirements | Installation | Usage | References | License

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A Comprehensive Guide to Wowwee Roboquad

This project serves as a comprehensive repository for the Wowwee Roboquad, including a remote control simulator, hardware schematics, technical documentation, and project ideas.

Table of Contents

• About
• Architecture Overview
• Requirements
• Installation
• Usage
• References
• Contributing
• License

About

All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad is a detailed project providing resources for the Wowwee Roboquad robot toy, including a simulator for its remote control, hardware schematics, technical documentation, and more.

This repository includes a web-based simulator that mimics the functionality of the original remote control, schematics for recreating the infrared communication hardware, and documentation on the infrared protocol and commands.

Features

• Remote Control Simulator: A web interface to simulate the remote control of the Roboquad.
• Hardware Documentation: Includes PCB schematics and technical specifications.
• Infrared Protocol Documentation: Details the commands and modulation used by the original remote.
• Project Ideas: Suggestions for hacking and extending the capabilities of the Roboquad.
• Example Projects: Communication examples with STM32, Arduino, and ESP32.

Flexibility and Compatibility

This project is designed to be compatible with various microcontroller platforms, enabling easy adaptation and integration with different hardware setups.

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Architecture Overview

Software Bill Of Materials

This Software Bill Of Materials (SBOM) itemizes the software components included in this package, detailing the copyright holder and licensing terms for each.

Component	Version	Copyright	License
Flask	2.1.1	Armin Ronacher/Pallets Projects	BSD-3-Clause
pyserial	3.5	Chris Liechti	BSD-3-Clause
Web Interface	-	Orel138	MIT

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Requirements

Hardware

• Wowwee Roboquad
• Infrared LED and Receiver
• Microcontroller (e.g., STM32, Arduino, ESP32)

Software

• Python 3.x
• Flask 2.x
• pyserial 3.x

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Installation

To install All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Orel138/All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

   cd All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad

3. Install the required Python packages.

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Run the Flask application.

   python src/app.py

5. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000.

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Usage

• The web interface allows you to simulate the remote control functions of the Wowwee Roboquad.
• Use the buttons on the web interface to send commands to the robot.
• The application also supports network communication via UDP/TCP for integration with microcontrollers.

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References

• Wowwee Roboquad official documentation
• Flask Documentation
• pyserial Documentation

Contributing

We welcome your contributions to All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad.

To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b [branch-name].
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m '[commit-message]'.
4. Push to the original branch: git push origin [project-name]/[location].
5. Create the pull request.

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License

All_about_Wowwee_Roboquad is released under the MIT license © Orel138.

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Tip

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