Festive STEM Adventure: Building the Acebott ESP32 QD001 Robot Car with My Daughter
Christmas brought wheels and motors. The Acebott QD001 4WD Robot Kit turned into a weekend project with my 2-year-old. From dodgy GPIO pins to combining IR and WiFi control, here's what I learned about modern robotics kits and why they matter for getting kids into STEM.
How to Enter Download Mode on Acebott ESP32 Max V1.0
Problem Solved: Flashing firmware on the Acebott QD001 Smart Robotics Car Kit
The Problem
While working on the Acebott QD001
Peek-a-Boo but with ESP32 - Upgrading the Traffic Light Controller with HC-SR04
Upgraded the traffic light with a $2 proximity sensor. Now it detects when my 2-year-old gets close, and the lights respond. Two new game modes: peek-a-boo for toddlers and a progressive distance game. Building on the original ESP32 project with better security, too.
Building a Traffic Light Controller for My 2-Year-Old: ESP32 with Web Interface & OTA Updates
Watching my 2-year-old's face light up when she presses a button and sees the traffic light change made those frustrating CH340 driver issues worth it.
