recommened transmitter?

[momo]

so, i need a transmitter for my upcoming project, preferably 6-8 channels. 

anybody have any recommendations?

i'll be using it through an ardiuno dec. 

I was thinking of something like this: http://www.servocity.com/html/optic_6_systems.html

But, one thing I was thinking/concerned about/want:

the ability to push a button or two to activate something, such as lights on my bot or activate a pre-programmed servo routine.  I think all the channels on the radios like the one above are all pwm, which is easy enough to convert to analog.   

[ALZ]

Hi momo: I am not sure if you are trying to run servos or dc motors?

"I think all the channels on the radios like the one above are all pwm, which is easy enough to convert to analog."

If you are planning to run dc motors then drop by:
http://robotics.scienceontheweb.net
For info.

[momo]

is the only advantage speed?  I was probably going to just use servos because it would probably be easier.

[momo]

If you are planning to run dc motors then drop by:
http://robotics.scienceontheweb.net
For info.

hey, that website doesn't work.  click on the links and you get forwarded to a hosting company

[ALZ]

Hi  momo: The web site was working the last I looked. As with most free web sites I am sure they go down lots of times. Anyway you can also find the info on http://www.instructables.com

The project is called: How To Radio Control DC Motors Cheaply

The advantage is you can use bigger motors so you can build bigger robots.  Also RC servos don't last too long when you have them driving robots.

[momo]

ok, thanks, i'll look that up.

BUMP for more info about a transmitter?

[momo]

last bump.

what are you guys using for controllers on your remote controlled robots?

[Admin]

I use this:
http://www.servocity.com/html/optic_6_fm_ground_systems.html

And I also own this guy but rarely use it:
http://www.servocity.com/html/laser_6_fm_systems.html