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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: Soulstoler on June 25, 2009, 02:03:25 PM

Title: Can I use Remote Controlled Cars to make robots?
Post by: Soulstoler on June 25, 2009, 02:03:25 PM

Hey.

You can see that I'm new on here forums, so hello.
I'm just asking that can I use Remote Controlled Car to make robot? I have 2x Nikko Power Streak Remote Controlled Cars.

Thanks

Title: Re: Can I use Remote Controlled Cars to make robots?
Post by: Soeren on June 25, 2009, 04:17:15 PM

Hi,

Sure you can, a microcontroller "replacing" the R/C-receiver catering for the motors and sensors mounted on the chassis is a good way of learning the basics from.

Title: Re: Can I use Remote Controlled Cars to make robots?
Post by: Hawaii00000 on June 25, 2009, 11:12:20 PM

Yep, this tutorial uses the circuit from an rc car ( http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/284 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/284) ) and this one uses the full chasis (http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/49 (http://www.societyofrobots.com/member_tutorials/node/49) ).

Title: Re: Can I use Remote Controlled Cars to make robots?
Post by: Joker94 on June 25, 2009, 11:27:03 PM

an r/c car is a great way to start off if you are able to get some good cirucuitry

theoreticaly all you need to do is plug the r/c circuit into a mcu circuit, the $50 board should work

Title: Re: Can I use Remote Controlled Cars to make robots?
Post by: Soulstoler on June 26, 2009, 12:26:48 AM

Thanks for the answers :), Now I know where to start.