How to make Rc pickup truck using cardboard at home | esp32 DIY projects

Learn how to build a fully functional DIY RC Pickup Truck and custom 2.4GHz wireless remote controller from scratch using simple cardboard and ESP32 microcontrollers. Project Overview This project demonstrates how to turn ordinary corrugated cardboard into a durable, custom-designed RC pickup truck with working steering, drive motors, and a matching handheld transmitter. Powered by two ESP32 modules communicating via ultra-fast ESP-NOW protocol, this setup delivers zero-lag wireless control without needing a Wi-Fi router. Materials Required Electronics & Hardware: 2x ESP32 Development Boards (1 for Transmitter, 1 for Receiver/Truck) 1x Dual-Axis Analog Joystick Module 1x L298N Mini / DRV8833 Motor Driver 2x TT Gearbox DC Motors (or micro N20 gear motors for drive) 1x SG90 Micro Servo Motor (for front-wheel steering rack) 2x 18650 Li-ion Batteries or 7.4V 2S LiPo Battery (with battery holder) 1x Mini Rocker ON/OFF Switch M3 Screws, Nuts, and Brass Standoffs (for remote frame assembly) Jumper wires & Thin copper wiring Craft & Structural Materials: Corrugated Cardboard (single-wall & double-wall) Bamboo Skewers / Metal Rods (for axles and pivot joints) Plastic Bottle Caps / Small Pulleys (for wheel hubs) Rubber bands / Corrugated strips (for tire tread grip) Tools Needed Hot glue gun with extra glue sticks Precision craft knife / Utility cutter Steel ruler & pencil Soldering iron & solder wire Wire stripper & pliers Compass / Circle cutter (for wheels) Key Features of This Build Custom Chassis & Bodywork: Built entirely from layered cardboard with roll bars, roof lights, bull bar, and textured tread wheels. Low-Latency ESP-NOW Protocol: Direct peer-to-peer ESP32 radio communication for instant joystick response. Ergonomic Cardboard Transmitter: Custom layered remote with integrated battery bay, power switch, and center-mounted thumbstick. Here is the Transmitter and Receiver code link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... #rccar #rcpickup #diycrafts #howtomakerccar #homemadecar #stemlearning #botixlabs #cardboardcraft #esp32project #technology #diyprojects #robotics #aiandrobots 🔗 Connect with me: 📷 Instagram:   / botix_labs   ▶️ YouTube:    / @botix_labs   🌐 Website: https://botixlabs.beeneural.com/