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Where can I get the parts needed?

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From any electronics shop, hobby shop, or scrapyard near you. You can also cannibalize your electronics for parts.

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How much does building a robot car cost?

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In my experience, $20 to make a simple one. About $60 if you want to make an amazing robot car.

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Can these cars be controlled by a remote?

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Yes, but you need to change the settings a bit. You will need to connect it with the remote.

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Can we make a remote to control the car?

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Yes, you can use a remote to control the car but you need to have a radio transmitter and a receiver.

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How do I cut the wires without hurting myself?

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You can use a wire stripper to cut and remove the covering of the wires. You can also simply use a pair of wire cutters. Do not use scissors. Not only will you ruin the scissors, but you are also likely to hurt yourself.

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Where can I get these items?

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You can go to your nearest electronics shop and buy these. Or you could order them on Amazon or elsewhere online.

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Am I supposed to add wheels to the other end of the car?

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The wheels are to be attached to the motor sender on the outer side of chassis.

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Can the car be controlled with a remote?

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Yes it can, but you have to change the settings, that is, if the audio is removed and the wire of remote is attached to a motor circuit board.

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Where can I find an aurdino device?

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Look on Amazon or from the arduino website directly. The arduino UNO is cheaper than the other models and is usually sufficient for beginner use.

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Since most of the times Python is interpreted, does it mean only a programmer will be able to drive a car?

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The code can be simplified, or you can make a GUI. Simplifying the code can be done within a day or so while a GUI can take longer depending on your preference.

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Can I use a soldering iron if I'm a kid?

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It would be best to get help from an adult, as soldering irons are very dangerous if used improperly.

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Can I build my own remote?

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Yes, but you would need an antenna/receiver on the car.

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What do I do if my motor driver doesn't have wires attached?

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You will have to solder them on. This is very dangerous, so you may need to ask someone to do it for you.

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Can I customize my robotic car?

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Yes. It's your car, so do with it as you please.

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