Bluetooth Controlled Car Using Arduino Uno
Introduction
This guide helps you build a Bluetooth-controlled car using Arduino Uno. It includes component list, wiring
explanation, Arduino code, and mobile app setup.
Required Components
- Arduino Uno
- Bluetooth Module (HC-05 or HC-06)
- Motor Driver (L298N)
- 2 or 4 DC Motors with Wheels
- Car Chassis
- Power Supply (Battery pack)
- Caster Wheel
- Jumper Wires
- Mobile with Bluetooth Controller App
Wiring Explanation
1. HC-05 Bluetooth Module:
- VCC -> 5V (Arduino)
- GND -> GND
- TXD -> RX (Pin 0 on Arduino)
- RXD -> TX (Pin 1 on Arduino) [via 1K Ohm resistor]
2. Motor Driver L298N:
- IN1 -> Pin 2
- IN2 -> Pin 3
- IN3 -> Pin 4
- IN4 -> Pin 5
- ENA/ENB -> Jumpered or connected to PWM pins
- OUT1, OUT2 -> Motor A
Bluetooth Controlled Car Using Arduino Uno
- OUT3, OUT4 -> Motor B
- VCC -> Battery +
- GND -> Battery - and Arduino GND
Arduino Code
#define IN1 2
#define IN2 3
#define IN3 4
#define IN4 5
char command;
void setup() {
pinMode(IN1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(IN2, OUTPUT);
pinMode(IN3, OUTPUT);
pinMode(IN4, OUTPUT);
Serial.begin(9600);
}
void loop() {
if (Serial.available() > 0) {
command = Serial.read();
switch (command) {
case 'F':
digitalWrite(IN1, HIGH); digitalWrite(IN2, LOW);
digitalWrite(IN3, HIGH); digitalWrite(IN4, LOW);
break;
case 'B':
digitalWrite(IN1, LOW); digitalWrite(IN2, HIGH);
digitalWrite(IN3, LOW); digitalWrite(IN4, HIGH);
break;
case 'L':
digitalWrite(IN1, LOW); digitalWrite(IN2, HIGH);
digitalWrite(IN3, HIGH); digitalWrite(IN4, LOW);
break;
case 'R':
digitalWrite(IN1, HIGH); digitalWrite(IN2, LOW);
digitalWrite(IN3, LOW); digitalWrite(IN4, HIGH);
break;
case 'S':
digitalWrite(IN1, LOW); digitalWrite(IN2, LOW);
digitalWrite(IN3, LOW); digitalWrite(IN4, LOW);
break;
}
Bluetooth Controlled Car Using Arduino Uno
}
}
Mobile App Instructions
Download 'Bluetooth RC Car' from Play Store.
Pair with HC-05 (Default PIN: 1234 or 0000).
Use following keys:
F - Forward
B - Backward
L - Left
R - Right
S - Stop
Final Tips
- Upload code before connecting Bluetooth (TX/RX blocks upload).
- Use 1K Ohm resistor between Arduino TX and HC-05 RX.
- Test motors independently before combining everything.
- Use external battery for motors to avoid Arduino reset.
