MiOYOOW HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Car DIY Kit User Manual

June 16, 2024
MiOYOOW

MiOYOOW HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Car DIY Kit

Product Information

Specifications

  • Product Name: HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Car DIY Kit
  • Work Voltage: DC 6V
  • Power Type: AA*4 Battery (NOT Included)
  • Work Current:
  • Sense Distance:
  • Obstacle Avoidance Set Range: 0~2.55m (0-0.5m is the best and the default is 0-0.2m)
  • Display Type: 4Bit Red Display Screen
  • Work Temperature: -20~85
  • Work Humidity: 5%~85%RH
  • Size (Installed): 1358550mm

Usage Instructions

Installation Tips

Users can complete the installation according to the PCB silkscreen and component list.

Notes

  1. Disable the obstacle avoidance function if the parameter is set to.
  2. The car does not move straight forward, even if there are no obstacles. This is because the installation of the motor or wheel has a certain angle.
  3. The motor should be as close to the edge of the PCB as possible to avoid affecting the installation of the wheels and causing them to get stuck by the PCB.

Application

  • Training welding skills
  • Student School
  • DIY production
  • Project Design
  • Electronic competition
  • Gift giving
  • Crafts collection
  • Home decoration
  • Souvenir collection
  • Graduation design
  • Holiday gift

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: What is the work voltage of the HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Car DIY Kit?
  • A: The work voltage is DC 6V.
  • Q: How many motors does the kit come with?
  • A: The kit comes with two 1:48 TT Motors.
  • Q: Are batteries included in the kit?
  • A: No, the AA*4 batteries are not included in the kit.
  • Q: Can the obstacle avoidance function be disabled?
  • A: Yes, the obstacle avoidance function can be disabled by setting the parameter to.

Introduction

HU-046 is an HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Automatic Obstacle Avoidance Intelligent Car DIY Kit. The car automatically advances, and when the sensor senses an obstacle in front, it automatically turns left or right, or even directly reverses to avoid the obstacle and continue moving forward. The sensing distance of ultrasound can be reset by pressing the button.
It’s a DIY kit that comes with various components. User need to install each component by hand. It not only can exercise and improve soldering skills, but also increase the interest in electronic technology. Great for electronics hobbyists, beginners, school and home education.It is a very interesting DIY electronic product that enables users to understand the circuit more clearly and learn soldering skills.

Feature

  1. Ultrasonic automatic sensing distance
  2. Programmable induction detection distance
  3. Multiple exercise modes: Forward, backward, left turn, right turn, rotate in place
  4. High simulation obstacle avoidance robot operation
  5. DIY Hand Soldering

Parameter

  • Product Name: HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance Car DIY Kit
  • Work Voltage: DC 6V
  • Power Type: AA*4 Battery(NOT Include)
  • Work Current: <300mA
  • Sense Distance: <5m
  • Obstacle Avoidance Set Range: 0~2.55m(0-0.5m is the best and default is 0-0.2m)
  • Display Type: 4Bit Red Display Screen
  • Work Temperature: -20℃~85℃
  • Work Humidity: 5%~85%RH
  • Size(Installed): 1358550mm

Component Listing

NO. Component Name PCB Marker Parameter QTY
1 Electrolytic Capacitor C1 470uF 1
2 Metal Film Resistor R3,R6-R15 1Kohm 11
3 4Bit Digital Display Tube LED4 Red 1
4 Black Button SW1-SW3 6610mm 3
5 5mm Red LED LED1-LED3 2Pin 3
6 Self-locking Switch SW4 8*8mm 1
7 L293D Motor Driver U2 DIP-16 1
8 IC Socket U2 DIP-16 1
9 STC15W408AS Controller U1 DIP-28 1
10 IC Socket U1 DIP-28 1
11 HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor P3 1
--- --- --- --- ---
12 Black Rubber Tires 2
13 Yellow Rubber Wheel 2
14 AA*4 Battery Box 1
15 1:48 TT Motor P1,P2 2
16 Double-Sided Tape for Motor 30*20mm 2
17 Double-sided tape for the Battery Box 60*25mm 1
18 M2.5*8mm Self Tapping Screw 2
19 Red/Black Wire 50mm 2
20 Nylon Ties 3*200mm 2
21 M4*35mm Screw 1
22 M4 Nut 1
23 M4 Nut Ball 1
24 PCB 120*73mm 1

NOTE: Users can complete the installation according to the PCB silkscreen and component list.

Schematic

MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-
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Note

  1. Disable the obstacle avoidance function if the parameter is set to 0.
  2. The car does not move straight forward, even if there are no obstacles. Because the installation of the motor or wheel has a certain angle.
  3. The motor should be as close to the edge of the PCB as possible to avoid affecting the installation of the wheels and causing them to get stuck by the PCB.

Application

  1. Training welding skills
  2. Student School
  3. DIY production
  4. Project Design
  5. Electronic competition
  6. Gift giving
  7. Crafts collection
  8. Home decoration
  9. Souvenir collection
  10. Graduation design
  11. Holiday gift

Installation Tips

  1. The user needs to prepare the welding tool first.
  2. Soldering iron (<50 Watt)
  3. Rosin core (“radio”) solder
  4. Wire cutters
  5. Wire strippers
  6. Philips screwdriver
  7. Please be patient until the installation is complete.
  8. The package is a DIY kit. It needs finish installed by the user.
  9. The soldering iron can’t touch the components for a long time(3s), otherwise damaging components.
  10. Pay attention to the positive and negative of the components.
  11. Strictly prohibit short circuits.
  12. Install complex components preferentially.
  13. Make sure all components are in the right direction and right place.
  14. It is strongly recommended to read the installation manual before starting installation!!!
  15. Please wear anti-static gloves or anti-static wristbands when installing electronic components.

Installation Steps(Please be patient and install!!!)

  1. Step 1: Install 11pcs 1Kohm Metal Film Resistor at R3,R6-R15.
  2. Step 2: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC Socket at U1.There is a gap mark on one end of the IC Socket and there is a gap mark on the PCB silkscreen where the IC Socket can be placed on. These two marks correspond to each other and are used to specify the installation direction of the IC Socket.
  3. Step 3: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC Socket at U2 in the same methods.
  4. Step 4: Install 3pcs 5mm Red LED at LED1-LED3. Note: The longer pin is a positive pole and connects to ‘ + ’ pads.
  5. Step 5: Install 3pcs 6610mm Black Button at SW1-SW3.
  6. Step 6: Install 1pcs 4Bit Red Digital Tube at LED4. Pay attention to the installation direction of the decimal point.
  7. Step 7: Install 1pcs 8*8mm Self-locking Switch at SW4. It is the power switch.
  8. Step 8: Install 1pcs 470uF Electrolytic Capacitor at C1.Note: The longer pin is a positive pole and connects to ‘ + ’ pads.
  9. Step 9: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC STC15W408AS Controller. There is a gap mark on one end of the IC and there is a gap mark on the DIP-28 IC Socket where the IC can be placed. These two marks correspond to each other and are used to specify the installation direction of the IC.
  10. Step 10: Install 1pcs DIP-16 IC L293D Motor Driver at U2 in the same methods.
  11. Step 11: Install 1pcs HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor at P3. Note that HC-SR04 is installed on the back of the PCB.
  12. Step 12: Install 2pcs 50mm Red/Black Wire on 2pcs 1:48 TT Motor. Pay attention to wire colour and motor placement direction. It will cause the car to rotate abnormally if installed incorrectly.
  13. Step 13: Paste 2pcs 30*20mm double-sided adhesive on the surface of the motor. Pay attention to the placement direction of the motor.
  14. Step 14: Paste 2 pcs motors onto the surface of the PCB. Note: The motor should be as close to the edge of the PCB as possible to avoid affecting the installation of the wheels and causing them to get stuck by the PCB.
  15. Step 15: Fix motors by 2pcs 3*200mm Nylon Ties.
  16. Step 16: Connect 2pcs motor to P1 and P2. Note: Red wires connect to ‘ + ’ pads.
  17. Step 17: Retain about 5cm of wire for the battery box and cut off excess wires.
  18. Step 18: Fix the AA4 Battery Box on the PCB by 6025mm double-sided adhesive.
  19. Step 19: Wire passes through the hole and connects to the power pad. Note: Red wire connects to the ‘ + ’ pad.
  20. Step 20: Nut Version: Fix M4*35mm Screw by M4 Nut and M4 Nut Ball as the front wheel of the car. Pay attention to using the version you received.
  21. Step 20: Universal Wheel Version: Fix 1pcs universal wheel by 2pcs copper pillar screws, 2pcs screws and 2pcs nuts as the front wheel of the car. Pay attention to using the version you received.
  22. Step 21: Install Black Rubber Tires on Yellow Rubber Wheel.
  23. Step 22: Fix 2pcs Yellow Rubber Wheel on TT Motor by 2pcs M2.5*8mm Self Tapping Screw.

Install shown steps

MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-
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Installation Instructions

  • Step 1: Install 11pcs 1Kohm Metal Film Resistor at R3, R6-R15.

MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-
fig-3

  • Step 2: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC Socket at U1. There is a gap mark on one end of the IC Socket and there is a gap mark on the PCB silkscreen where the IC Socket can be placed. These two marks correspond to each other and are used to specify the installation direction of the IC Socket.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-4

  • Step 3: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC Socket at U2 in the same methods.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-5

  • Step 4: Install 3pcs 5mm Red LED at LED1-LED.

  • Note: The longer pin is a positive pole and connects to ‘ + ‘ pads.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-6

  • Step 5: Install 3pcs 6610mm Black Button at SW1-SW3.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-7

  • Step 6: Install 1pcs 4Bit Red Digital Tube at LED4. Pay attention to the installation direction of the decimal point.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-8

  • Step 7: Install 1pcs 8*8mm Self-locking Switch at SW4. It is the power switch.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-9

  • Step 8: Install 1pcs 470uF Electrolytic Capacitor at C1.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-10

  • Note: The longer pin is a positive pole and connects to ‘ + ‘ pads.

  • Step 9: Install 1pcs DIP-28 IC STC15W408AS Controller. There is a gap mark on one end of the IC and there is a gap mark on the DIP-28 IC Socket where the IC can be placed on. These two marks correspond to each other and are used to specify the installation direction of the IC.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-11

  • Step 10: Install 1pcs DIP-16 IC L293D Motor Driver at U2 in the same methods.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-12

  • Step 11: Install 1pcs HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Sensor at P3.

  • Note that HC-SR04 is installed on the back of the PCB.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-13

  • Step 12: Install 2pcs 50mm Red/Black Wire on 2pcs 1:48 TT Motor.
    Pay attention to wire colour and motor placement direction. It will cause the car to rotate abnormally if installed incorrectly.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04
-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-14

  • Step 13: Paste 2pcs 30*20mm double-sided adhesive on the surface of the motor. Pay attention to the placement direction of the motor.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-15

  • Step 14: Paste 2 pcs motors onto the surface of the PCB.

  • Note: The motor should be as close to the edge of the PCB as possible to avoid affecting the installation of the wheels and causing them to get stuck by the PCB.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-16

  • Step 15: Fix motors by 2pcs 3*200mm Nylon Ties.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-17

  • Step 16: Connect 2pcs motor to P1 and P2.

  • Note: Red wires connect to ‘ +’ pads.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-18

  • Step 17: Retain about 5cm of wire for the battery box and cut off excess wires.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-19

  • Step 18: Fix the AA4 Battery Box on the PCB by 6025mm double-sided adhesive.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-20

  • Step 19: Wire passes through the hole and connects to the power pad

  • Note: Red wire connects to the ‘ + ‘ pad.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-21

  • Step 20: Universal Wheel Version: Fix 1pcs universal wheel by 2pcs copper pillar screws, 2pcs screws and 2pcs nuts as the front wheel of the car. Pay attention to using the version you received.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-22

  • Step 20: Nut Version: Fix M4*35mm Screw by M4 Nut and M4 Nut Ball as the front wheel of the car. Pay attention to using the version you received.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-23

  • Step 21: Install Black Rubber Tires on Yellow Rubber Wheel.MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-fig-24

  • Step 22: Fix 2pcs Yellow Rubber Wheel on TT Motor by 2pcs M2.5*8mm Self Tapping Screw.

MiOYOOW-HC-SR04-Ultrasonic-Obstacle-Avoidance-Car-DIY-Kit-
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