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El3tra

A cloud-connected autonomous robot with PS5 controller support, robotic arms, and real-time Firebase integration.

4WD Drive System
2 Servo Arms
<4s Cloud Response
180° Arm Range
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Built for Intelligence

Six core systems working together for a seamless robotic experience.

4WD Drive System

Four-wheel drive with dual DC motors providing robust maneuverability on any terrain. Precise directional control with analog input.

Robotic Arms

Dual servo-driven arms with 180° range and 13° precision increments. Six preset positions plus full manual control for gripping tasks.

Smart Sensors

HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor with real-time distance measurement every 50ms. Automatic obstacle detection triggers at 20cm threshold.

Cloud Connected

Firebase Realtime Database integration for remote messaging, call notifications, and AI commands. Updates every 4 seconds with thread-safe access.

PS5 Controller

Full Bluetooth LE integration with DualSense controller. Analog stick driving, button-mapped arm control, and mode switching via D-pad.

Autonomous Mode

Five-state obstacle avoidance: drive, stop, reverse, pause, turn. Fully autonomous navigation with intelligent path correction.

How It Works

Three simple steps to interact with El3tra.

01

Connect

El3tra auto-connects to WiFi via WiFiManager. If no network is saved, it creates its own hotspot "El3tra" for easy configuration.

02

Control

Use the PS5 controller for real-time manual control, or switch to autonomous mode. The web control panel lets you send messages, calls, and AI commands remotely.

03

Interact

El3tra responds with LCD messages, audio notifications, and intelligent movement. Real-time feedback through its display and sound system.

Controller Mapping

Full button-by-button guide for controlling El3tra.

Movement — Left Stick

Stick X < -100 Move Forward
Stick X > 100 Move Backward
Stick Y > 100 Turn Left
Stick Y < -100 Turn Right
No Input Stop

Arm Control — Face Buttons

Triangle Right Arm Up (+13°)
Circle Right Arm Down (-13°)
Square Left Arm Up (+13°)
Cross Left Arm Down (-13°)
R3 (Stick Click) Center Both Arms (90°)

Grip & Presets

D-Pad Up Open Both Arms
D-Pad Down Close Both Arms
L1 Left Arm Close (0°)
L2 Left Arm Open (179°)
R1 Right Arm Close (180°)
R2 Right Arm Open (0°)

System Controls

D-Pad Right Switch to Mode 2 (Autonomous)
D-Pad Left Switch to Mode 1 (Manual)
Share Show Distance on LCD
Options Hide Distance Display
PS Button Reset WiFi Settings

Technical Specifications

The components that power El3tra.

Microcontroller ESP32
Drive 4WD — 2x DC Motors
Arms 2x Servo (0-180°)
Distance Sensor HC-SR04 Ultrasonic
Display 16x2 LCD (I2C)
Audio DFPlayer Mini MP3
Connectivity WiFi + Bluetooth LE
Controller PS5 DualSense
Cloud Firebase RTDB
Cores Dual-Core (240MHz)
Motor Pins GPIO 32, 33, 25, 14
Servo Pins GPIO 18 (R), 19 (L)