Translation: Don is planning on using two Wii controller accessories (the Nunchuk's, not the Wii controller) to provide four analog position signals and two on/off switch functions to his custom wireless control system. Sounds like a fun project but offers no advantages beyond the current PS2 controller or standard R/C system options. The purported advanced features of the Wii controller are not used in this scheme at all.
Some thoughts: - Two Nunchucks cost the same as one PS2 controller which offers the the same number of joysticks and many more switching options - Adapting the long range wireless tech mentioned to a more flexible controller would be more beneficial to the hobby - Having two separate hand controllers as described would leave no hand free for wiping paint off your mask - A dangling controller while wiping paint off your mask could lead to inadvertent tank movement and/or gun discharge Steve "Still using the old Futaba" Tyng On Mar 1, 3:06 pm, Don Shankin <[email protected]> wrote: > 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
