---
type: project
identifier: espy
title: espy: a remote controlled electric snow plow
description: Engineering and building a remote controlled electric snow plow with an ESP32. Electrical systems designed by me and firmware written by me.
kanboard_url: /u/kanboard-espy
banner_image: /static/images/futaba-filter.jpg
git_repo: https://git.joshstock.in/auto-plow
---

Writeup outline:
- Origin of the idea for snow plow project
  - Motivation for building one
    - Upcoming spine surgery
- Available materials
- Original plow design
  - Plywood box frame
  - Electric wheelchair motors
  - Two 12V batteries
  - Roboclaw motor controller
  - Arduino