In this two-part tutorial of TechVentures with Lazina, we’ll explore the STEVAL-ROBKIT1 robotics evaluation kit from STMicroelectronics.
Catch up on part 1 here: https://youtu.be/tnaXP6z789M
In Part 2, Join Lazina in this episode as she dives into the demo: connecting the robot via Bluetooth, exploring the mobile app, and testing cool features like remote control, and sensor monitoring.
Whether you’re into embedded systems, robotics, or just curious about hands-on tech, this kit is a fun way to explore motion control, wireless connectivity, and even vision-based applications.
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Hello! Welcome back to Techventures with Lazina!
In Part 1, we assembled a robot evaluation kit (list on screen STEVAL-ROBKIT1) from STMicroelectronics, it is complete with motors, sensors and a camera module!
And now it’s time for the fun part: the demo!
Let’s power it up, pair it with the app, and see what this little robot can do!
First things first, grab your phone and open the STEVAL ROBOT companion app. It is available for download on the Google Play store and Apple App store.
Make sure your Bluetooth and location services are enabled on your mobile device.
Next, turn on the switch on your robot!
Once the app launches, tap “Pair Your Robot.”
You’ll see a list of available devices, select your robot and hit “Pair” to connect.
Once connected, you’ll get a confirmation pop-up. From here, you can choose where to go next, either the remote-control screen or the home screen.
From the home page you can see the following menu options:
- Home: Displays the connection status and basic robot info
- Controller: This is your manual control panel
- Monitor: Visualizes real-time sensor data in interactive charts
- Debug: Gives you access to the debug console for advanced commands
Let’s dive into the Controller tab and take this robot for a spin.
On the left, we’ve got the throttle joystick, use this to move the robot forward or backward, and control speed.
On the right, we’ve got the direction joystick, which lets you steer the robot by changing its angle.
At the bottom, you’ll see the mode selection buttons. This let you switch between the two different drive modes:
- Autopilot: The robot follows a pre-programmed movement pattern
- Drive Mode: You take full control using the joysticks
Pretty cool, right? You can experiment with both and even explore the sensor data under the “Monitor” tab.
Well, that was fun! Now you know how to assemble and operate the robot evaluation kit from ST Microelectronics!
For more information, please reach out to your local future electronics representatives or visit us online at futureelectronics.com! Thanks for watching and I’ll catch you next time on Techventures with Lazina!
If you’d like more information, please feel free to reach out to your local Future Electronics representative or visit us online at futureelectronics.com.
Thanks for watching, and I’ll catch you next time on Techventures with Lazina!
