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Jathushan Varnakulasingam

Building a Laptop-Controlled IoT Car with Python
IoT & Robotics 5 min read Aug 2025

Building a Laptop-Controlled IoT Car with Python

A fun robotics project where a laptop controls a robot car using Python and custom commands.

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Bridging the physical and digital world. This project uses Python to send control signals to an Arduino-based robot car.

The Hardware

I used an Arduino Uno, an L298N motor driver, and a chassis with 4 DC motors. A Bluetooth module (HC-05) handles the wireless communication.

The Software

On the laptop, a Python script captures keyboard inputs (WASD) and sends serial data via Bluetooth. On the Arduino, a C++ sketch reads these characters and drives the motors.

Technologies Analyzed

Python Arduino Serial Communication Hardware

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