For what it's worth, I am planning on using wii controllers for my Abrams tank. I haven't read through this entire thread as it's rather long. I have skimmed parts, and would like to address some of the things I've read. If these points have already been resolved, please disregard my addition.
First of all, there are several interfaces on the wii controllers. Yes, there is an infrared interface. There is also a bluetooth interface. Using a wii controller does not require you to use infrared. The wii controllers have several features that can used to control a tank, including accelerometers and analog joysticks (on the nunchuk component). The wii controller is far from being useless to control a tank For my control system, I have designed (and produced) a working pcb, and written microcontroller code that reads the analog joysticks on the wii nunchuks. I will be using an xbee wireless serial link to connect the transmitter and receiver boards that I have designed. This will allow me to use a wii nunchuk in each hand, using one joystick for tank movement, and the other joystick for turret movement. There are even well placed index finger trigger buttons on each nunchuk for firing. Far from useless :-) Oh, and there are xbee modules available that allow for up to 15 miles ranges on clear days (which don't operate in the 2.4ghz spectrum, so no interference from cell towers, wifi hotspots, and microwaves like you have with bluetooth) (For the record, I think this list is awesome... sarcasm, nay-saying, and all :-) -- ---------- Donald Shankin Computer Engineering Undergrad Blue Marble Security Member IEEE Vice Chair, MTU Chapter NSBE Telecommunications Chair, MTU Chapter [email protected] [email protected] ---------- -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
