I've been working on an Arduino based control system for my tank. Right now I'm just using the Spektrum DX6i controller and AR6210 receiver. Although its not really necessary to have a microcontroller inside the tank, for me its really just an excuse to indulge in playing around with Arduinos. However, using an Arduino has opened up some interesting possibilities in tank control systems. I have a top secret project underway that will provide superior target tracking capabilities, allowing for total dominance on the battlefield (that is if I ever finish my tank ;-) ).
If people are interested in using an Arduino to control their tank, I wrote up a quick blog post on a small board I designed to convert RC signals from the AR6210 receiver into a serial packet stream which can be read by an Arduino or any other serial TTL device, or even a computer using a MAX3232<https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11189>. Its then simple to convert the serial stream data into Servo signals/or serial data to drive your ESC. The idea was to create a reusable module that is compact and doesn't suck up a ton of pins on Arduino. Its designed to be open source so anyone can check it out and hack on it if they wish. It costs about $2.50 for the board and $4 for the components. I wrote up a quick blog <http://goodtim.org/?p=12> post on the design. The schematic, board layout, and code are also available on github<https://github.com/kippandrew/TinyRC> . Cheers On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 1:36 AM, fan fan <[email protected]> wrote: > Oh wait, there's the Arduino > > On Monday, December 31, 2012 2:31:10 PM UTC+8, fan fan wrote: > >> Venturing beyond my level, how easy would it be to wire servos, ESCs, and >> the marker to a computer? >> If this is easy, then the tank can be controlled by a wireless >> gamepad, and a netbook inside the tank. >> >> On Sunday, December 30, 2012 1:12:14 AM UTC+8, [email protected] wrote: >> >>> what about that game pad controller? >>> >>> Chris >>> >> -- > 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 > -- 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
