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General Misc => Misc => Topic started by: dalton on February 01, 2010, 04:52:18 PM

Title: choosing a remote control
Post by: dalton on February 01, 2010, 04:52:18 PM

I am just staring in this hobby and wanted to know a good remote. I am only going to make land robots and maybe some boats. I would like to be able to control at least six different things like motors and servos. My price range is around 150 and id like a couple of options and the pros and cons of each of the remote. Can any one help me?

Title: Re: choosing a remote control
Post by: Admin on February 08, 2010, 04:57:54 AM

Seen this yet? I recommend getting a digital remote. But for 'at least six different things', it means you'll need at least 6 channels, which can get kinda expensive.

http://www.societyofrobots.com/remote_control_robot.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/remote_control_robot.shtml)

And to buy a remote:
http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_RC.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/robot_parts_list_RC.shtml)

Remote Control Robot Tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfJMeH9asec#)

Personally I'm a bluetooth kinda guys . . .
http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_bluetooth_robot.shtml (http://www.societyofrobots.com/electronics_bluetooth_robot.shtml)

You can control a heck of a lot more with your laptop, bluetooth, and a microcontroller:

Axon Bluetooth Tutorial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgjo_33rH0Y#)