--- product_id: 43072660 title: "SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B" brand: "sunfounder" price: "AED 21" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/43072660-sunfounder-smart-video-car-kit-v2-0-raspberry-pi-4 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Remote control via web & apps Real-time video transmission Graphical visual programming SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B **Brand:** sunfounder **Price:** AED 21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🤖 Drive the future: Build, code, and control your own smart robot car! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B by sunfounder - **How much does it cost?** AED 21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/43072660-sunfounder-smart-video-car-kit-v2-0-raspberry-pi-4) ## Best For - sunfounder enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sunfounder brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **STEM Learning Meets Fun:** Perfect for professionals and hobbyists alike to dive deep into robotics, electronics, and programming with comprehensive tutorials. - • **Robust Hardware Upgrades:** Enhanced torsion and power failure protections ensure durability and uninterrupted performance. - • **Seamless Live Video Feed:** Drive with confidence using the wide-angle USB webcam streaming real-time visuals directly to your device. - • **Intuitive Visual Programming:** Master robotics effortlessly with drag-and-drop graphical coding tailored for Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. - • **Cross-Platform Remote Control:** Operate your PiCar-V from Windows, Mac, or any web-enabled device—smartphones and tablets included. ## Overview The SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 PiCar-V is a cutting-edge robotics platform compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B/3B/3B+. Featuring real-time video transmission via a wide-angle USB webcam, graphical visual programming for easy coding, and remote control through PC or web browsers, it’s designed for STEM learners and tech-savvy professionals. Upgraded hardware protections and extensive tutorials make it an ideal hands-on tool for mastering robotics and programming in a sleek, interactive package. ## Description desertcart.com: SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 PiCar-V Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B Graphical Visual Programming Language, Video Transmission, Remote Control by UI on Windows Mac Web Browser : Toys & Games Review: ----- This kit is PERFECT for high-school-age and above budding robot enthusiasts - TL;DR - Outstanding platform for robotics experimentation. Expect some challenges wading through the software setup environment. Ages: 9+ for hardware assembly, 12+ (with assistance) for software setup, 5+ for driving around using the smartphone app. *** Don't forget to buy 2x 18650 batteries and a charger!! *** Python and web-based software environments. ----- This kit is PERFECT for high-school-age and above budding robot enthusiasts, "serious" robotics experimenters and anybody who already has their own software - but just needs a hardware platform to run it on. ONE (happy) CAVEAT - Once it's set up, kids as young as 5 can easily drive it around using the remote-control smartphone app! (It's a lot of fun!!!) The physical assembly of this kit is trivial. You can use just the supplied tools, but I found that having a small needle-nose pliers helped me when attaching the standoffs on the Pi + board stack. The manual has a typo here and there. It repeatedly refers to the SD card as a "TF" card, and one of the color diagrams shows the cable colors in reverse. But don't worry, the connectors are "keyed", which prevents you from hooking them up backwards. If you are new to programming you may have some trouble navigating the various README files, application notes, server settings and github repositories that this kit uses. You can find enough information to get the software for this car going, but (as of Aug. 2017) there appears to be no *single* source of all this information. I used two git repositories (one for Picar, and one for Picar-V) to get the client and server going, and found no less than three (3) Arduino apps ("Video Car Controller" buy SunFounder, "PiCar Controller" and "RaspberryPiCar" from others) - each of which had various usability issues. The server software makes assumptions about install directories and port number - so install it below your user's home directory ($HOME or ~, in Linux), and don't change port numbers until after you get it all working! The web-based app currently only works on systems with a touch-screen interface. This means it should work on tablets and smartphones, but it will not work on your home computer with a mouse without changes. (The web server only hooks the "touchstart" javaScript event, and not the "mousedown" event.) This would be easy to change, but it's not for the "uninitiated". ;) I had some issues with the remote control web client's video feed not working over a VPN, but have not had any problems over the local LAN. I worked around this by launching a second browser window, and pointing it directly to the video feed URL. (The issue might have nothing to do with the VPN, and everything to do with the video feed being handled as a background "image", using CSS. More experimentation needed on this...) I was able to drive the car around using the remote-control web interface (including live video feed) for over one solid hour. When I drove only on hardwood floors and used the slowest motor speed setting I could achieve slightly over 2 hours of drive time. This kit is capable of driving over carpet, although higher pile/rougher terrain will certainly require higher speed/torque setting - with reduced drive time. Don't expect this kit to climb rocks or drive in loose sand. It was designed for indoor use, and has exposed wires and circuit boards. Edit: Substitute longer M2.5 spacers (x4) between the car and the Raspberry Pi to raise the Pi high enough to allow you to use the HDMI port without disassembling the car. Review: 2017 vs 2019 version.. - I have 2 of these (actually 3 - I also have the 2017 'S' version). I partially assembled the 2019 version last night - comparing the 2 V-kits there have been significant cost reductions.. not necessarily a bad thing in itself - but I'll list the compromises. Chassis: The 2017 chassis is acrylic, probably 3mm think and stiff, and where required, held together at 90 degrees by a clever nut+bolt scheme - the 2019 kit is very thin - more plastic feeling - and a bit flexible, and has bends presumably formed by heating the material instead of the nut+bolt scheme. Servos: they are different, my 2017 kit shredded its servos - not sure how these are yet. I'll update. Mechanical fixing of the 3 IO boards to the chassis: The 'HAT' mounts on a Pi4 with no issues, clearance is tight with the heatsinks, but it is fine. The other 2 PCBs are identical between the models - the fixing for them to the chassis is very different. The 2017 model has the PCBs mounted using copper standoffs and, along with the stiffer chassis material, they PCBs are very solidly connected; the 2019 version - not so great. The PCBs are floating on 2 bent up plastic tags from the chassis at each end, this requires long 12mm bolts with nuts all the way through, which isn't great - they are not lock-nuts so you need to torque them a little or they will be loose - as you tighten then, the chassis and/or PCBs are being flexed - that doesnt seem like a great choice.. I'm using the 2nd unit as a proxy for the full bot - so not a huge problem for my setup - if you were building this to trundle around I could see the nuts and bolts coming undone, or worse if you over tightened the bolts you will break the PCBs.. This wasn't a great place to cost reduce IMO.. the 8mm copper standoffs are much better. This same bent plastic vs 90 degree nut+bolt combo also applies to the Pan/Tilt setup. Pi4 vs 3b: They are not 100% compatible with the 3bs - doesnt matter in this setup as the Network and USB ports are exposed (Pi4 vs 3B has the USB + eNET ports swapped .. who though that was a good idea?). On the upside the annoying mini-HDMI connector makes it possible to connect the PI to a display while mounted in the robot - makes installing easy. About the Software: The SunFounder car repo doesnt directly support the Pi4 yet - the PWM driver will abort, and after fixing it to run, it wasn't 100% happy - which is how I shredded the servos in the car, and why I bought another unit - so I can debug without wheels and physical constraint. Overall: the kits are inexpensive and it is possible to merge the S and V hardware to create a bot with camera + ultrasonics + line following/edge detection, and indirectly supporting the Pi4 means you have a lot more onboard compute muscle and memory. I've still not been successful getting ROS installed and running though. ## Features - STEM ROBOTICS KIT - Perfect robot kits for adults to learn Raspberry Pi (Compatible with RPi 4B/3B/3B+, Raspberry Pi is NOT included), robotics, electronics and program. - UPGRADE VERSION - Improved technology based on user feedback. Support solid plate and the white Servo Motor can well protected by Torsion protection,Power failure protection after over load. - IMAGE TRANSMISSION - Wide-angle USB webcam to real-time image/video transmission. - REMOTE CONTROL - Remote control with the UI on PC or on a web browser (mobiles, tablets…) - The PiCar-V is a fun way to build and use. Robot car kit for Raspberry Pi comes with multiple and funny tutorials and authoritative relevant learning materials to help you get started easily. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XWSVLL8 | | Age Range Description | 15 years and up | | Assembly Instructions Description | Included | | Base Material | Polycarbonate | | Battery Description | Lithium-Ion | | Best Sellers Rank | #991,220 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8,342 in Educational Science Kits | | Brand Name | SunFounder | | Collection Name | Toy Vehicle Set | | Color | Picar-v-2.0 | | Compatibility Options | Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3B | | Control Method | Remote | | Control Type | Remote Control | | Controller Type | Remote Control | | Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (220) | | Educational Objective | Programming Skill, Robotics Knowledge | | Fit Type | interlocking | | Frame Material Type | Polycarbonate | | Included Components | remote control | | Includes Rechargeable Battery | No | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Is Electric | No | | Item Dimensions | 10 x 5.8 x 3 inches | | Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | SunFounder | | Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 180 | | Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 180.00 | | Manufacturer Part Number | SF-PICARVS | | Material Type | PC | | Model Name | Smart Robot Car Kit for Raspberry Pi | | Model Number | SF-PICARVS | | Not for Kids | No | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Portable | | Outer Material | PC | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Style | Modern | | Remote Control Technology | Wi-Fi | | Remote Included | Yes | | Set Name | PiCar-V | | Size | Large | | Skill Level | intermediate and up | | Theme | Robotics, Programming | | UPC | 701715370456 | ## Images ![SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IBsTQoSJL.jpg) ![SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613w4bhCR6L.jpg) ![SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71FRxWZFQrL.jpg) ![SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KgchJEXlL.jpg) ![SunFounder Smart Video Car Kit V2.0 Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 3B+ 3B - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716IZA03jIL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: does it work with Raspberry PI 4?** A: Yes, it works with Raspberry PI 4, pls rest assured to buy, thanks. :) **Q: I have the v1 car with a pi 3. Will the V2 software work on the v1 car and will I get better control and reliability?** A: I don't know about it. Ask the customer support. But they are very poor in responding, my one does not work yet. I tried to contact them lot of times but not final solution yet. **Q: Is this suitable for a 12 yr old?** A: Building the car is ok if you can build LEGO TECHNIC Kits, otherwise the 12yr old will need some help. The Software is more difficult, 1, The software runs on a RaspberryPi single card computer. 2. To access the software via the Rpi you need a USB keyboard, USB mouse and a TV with HDMI input, WIFI, and a 5V power supply for the Rpi. also you need a laptop (windows seems best) to control the car once it's built and all software loaded on Rpi and Laptop 3. A UNIX like operating system (Raspbian, on a mini sd card) runs the Rpi so the 12 yr old needs to learn that... Fun but hard unless helpful friends who know Unix stuff. 4, All the software to run the Picar-V is written in PYTHON and can be downloaded from the web. (done by step 3 above), and onto a laptop (widows seems best). Actually if the 12yr old has a interest in programming this kit will expand the 12 yr olds interest and have a lot of fun. But if the 12 yr old looses interest quickly.... This Kit is not for them. I'm 82yr old and built the car in two evenings, The software I've been goofing around with for all summer (3 to 4 months) and I almost have it running (by Christmas I hope). A lot of help is on YouTube so check it out, I hope this helps answer your question. Dan G **Q: Can you use macos & raspberry pi 3b+ with python?** A: I’m not sure about that but the seller will get to you if you contact them. Sorry I couldn’t help on this for you ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ----- This kit is PERFECT for high-school-age and above budding robot enthusiasts *by S***Y on September 8, 2017* TL;DR - Outstanding platform for robotics experimentation. Expect some challenges wading through the software setup environment. Ages: 9+ for hardware assembly, 12+ (with assistance) for software setup, 5+ for driving around using the smartphone app. *** Don't forget to buy 2x 18650 batteries and a charger!! *** Python and web-based software environments. ----- This kit is PERFECT for high-school-age and above budding robot enthusiasts, "serious" robotics experimenters and anybody who already has their own software - but just needs a hardware platform to run it on. ONE (happy) CAVEAT - Once it's set up, kids as young as 5 can easily drive it around using the remote-control smartphone app! (It's a lot of fun!!!) The physical assembly of this kit is trivial. You can use just the supplied tools, but I found that having a small needle-nose pliers helped me when attaching the standoffs on the Pi + board stack. The manual has a typo here and there. It repeatedly refers to the SD card as a "TF" card, and one of the color diagrams shows the cable colors in reverse. But don't worry, the connectors are "keyed", which prevents you from hooking them up backwards. If you are new to programming you may have some trouble navigating the various README files, application notes, server settings and github repositories that this kit uses. You can find enough information to get the software for this car going, but (as of Aug. 2017) there appears to be no *single* source of all this information. I used two git repositories (one for Picar, and one for Picar-V) to get the client and server going, and found no less than three (3) Arduino apps ("Video Car Controller" buy SunFounder, "PiCar Controller" and "RaspberryPiCar" from others) - each of which had various usability issues. The server software makes assumptions about install directories and port number - so install it below your user's home directory ($HOME or ~, in Linux), and don't change port numbers until after you get it all working! The web-based app currently only works on systems with a touch-screen interface. This means it should work on tablets and smartphones, but it will not work on your home computer with a mouse without changes. (The web server only hooks the "touchstart" javaScript event, and not the "mousedown" event.) This would be easy to change, but it's not for the "uninitiated". ;) I had some issues with the remote control web client's video feed not working over a VPN, but have not had any problems over the local LAN. I worked around this by launching a second browser window, and pointing it directly to the video feed URL. (The issue might have nothing to do with the VPN, and everything to do with the video feed being handled as a background "image", using CSS. More experimentation needed on this...) I was able to drive the car around using the remote-control web interface (including live video feed) for over one solid hour. When I drove only on hardwood floors and used the slowest motor speed setting I could achieve slightly over 2 hours of drive time. This kit is capable of driving over carpet, although higher pile/rougher terrain will certainly require higher speed/torque setting - with reduced drive time. Don't expect this kit to climb rocks or drive in loose sand. It was designed for indoor use, and has exposed wires and circuit boards. Edit: Substitute longer M2.5 spacers (x4) between the car and the Raspberry Pi to raise the Pi high enough to allow you to use the HDMI port without disassembling the car. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2017 vs 2019 version.. *by D***N on September 6, 2019* I have 2 of these (actually 3 - I also have the 2017 'S' version). I partially assembled the 2019 version last night - comparing the 2 V-kits there have been significant cost reductions.. not necessarily a bad thing in itself - but I'll list the compromises. Chassis: The 2017 chassis is acrylic, probably 3mm think and stiff, and where required, held together at 90 degrees by a clever nut+bolt scheme - the 2019 kit is very thin - more plastic feeling - and a bit flexible, and has bends presumably formed by heating the material instead of the nut+bolt scheme. Servos: they are different, my 2017 kit shredded its servos - not sure how these are yet. I'll update. Mechanical fixing of the 3 IO boards to the chassis: The 'HAT' mounts on a Pi4 with no issues, clearance is tight with the heatsinks, but it is fine. The other 2 PCBs are identical between the models - the fixing for them to the chassis is very different. The 2017 model has the PCBs mounted using copper standoffs and, along with the stiffer chassis material, they PCBs are very solidly connected; the 2019 version - not so great. The PCBs are floating on 2 bent up plastic tags from the chassis at each end, this requires long 12mm bolts with nuts all the way through, which isn't great - they are not lock-nuts so you need to torque them a little or they will be loose - as you tighten then, the chassis and/or PCBs are being flexed - that doesnt seem like a great choice.. I'm using the 2nd unit as a proxy for the full bot - so not a huge problem for my setup - if you were building this to trundle around I could see the nuts and bolts coming undone, or worse if you over tightened the bolts you will break the PCBs.. This wasn't a great place to cost reduce IMO.. the 8mm copper standoffs are much better. This same bent plastic vs 90 degree nut+bolt combo also applies to the Pan/Tilt setup. Pi4 vs 3b: They are not 100% compatible with the 3bs - doesnt matter in this setup as the Network and USB ports are exposed (Pi4 vs 3B has the USB + eNET ports swapped .. who though that was a good idea?). On the upside the annoying mini-HDMI connector makes it possible to connect the PI to a display while mounted in the robot - makes installing easy. About the Software: The SunFounder car repo doesnt directly support the Pi4 yet - the PWM driver will abort, and after fixing it to run, it wasn't 100% happy - which is how I shredded the servos in the car, and why I bought another unit - so I can debug without wheels and physical constraint. Overall: the kits are inexpensive and it is possible to merge the S and V hardware to create a bot with camera + ultrasonics + line following/edge detection, and indirectly supporting the Pi4 means you have a lot more onboard compute muscle and memory. I've still not been successful getting ROS installed and running though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun project kit that works really well *by T***. on January 5, 2021* I enjoyed putting this pi car together. The kit comes with all of the components you need marked well which makes it pretty simple to get started right away. The images are clear enough where I didn't have too much trouble figuring out what pieces I needed next for each step in the process. The web controls work pretty well -- as long as I was within the confines of my house (and a bit outside of it) I was able to control the car without any problems. I set it outside recently and surprised my kids by controlling it and sending it out on a mission in the backyard which they really enjoyed. My only problem was my mischievous son who put a box over it to thwart my plans. Would recommend this kit as it makes it really easy to get started and get moving. You'll need a raspberry pi, an sd card, and some 18650 batteries. I bought some higher capacity ones and never run into issues while running the car. 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