Today, I made the frame for my vehicle out of foam (for floating) and stuck them together using a glue gun. I included holes on the sides for the motors and included an indent in the vehicle for the arduino...

I finally figured out how to change the direction of the motors. You change the HIGH and LOW. These are the changes I made: case Mid_button: digitalWrite(left_motor1,LOW); digitalWrite(left_motor2,HIGH); digitalWrite(right_motor1,LOW); digitalWrite(right_motor2,HIGH); break; case...

I finally figured out how to make the circuit work with the ir remote controller. It originally didn't work because I soldered it wrong, I wired it incorrectly, etc. If you solder the wires together, make...

Today, I continued to cut the frame and started integrating it with the arduino parts (the two dc motors). I made indents for the breadboard and the motors. I also soldered some wires with the ir remote...

I started to cut the pieces of Styrofoam for the frame and wheels of the vehicle. I used a foam cutter, which melts the foam so that I can cut it easily. If you use one, you should probably wear gloves...

Today, I attempted to try a different DC motor, with a rotating "metal stick" instead of the spiky "propellers" from last time. I think I will use this from now on because it works better as an axle for...

I successfully used 4 AA batteries to power the motors by soldering the wires together. I'll probably need more batteries in the future, but at least I know it's possible. Soldered wires.

I attempted to power the Arduino with batteries instead of the cable so that I can control the motors from a distance using the IR remote. 9 volt wasn't strong enough, so I'm trying AA batteries.

Today I successfully made the motors turn using the remote I have on hand.

Today, I attempted to put together the Arduino parts.

Here is my purchase order. It's what I will need to build the APS. Note: This doesn't include the Arduino parts. You can find those in the links of my previous post, and I will include it in future...

I'm planning on making the APS, standing for Aqua Propeller Scouter. It will be a vehicle that will be able to travel in both land and on water. Since I love fishing, I'm also planning on installing a...