Re: Inventing a wireless button pushing device for a taxi driver
 

Well, for almost the first time with me using AutoCad, I have made the part. However, it looks terrible, but I only really need it for the measurements and for making the part.

Yes, I'm posting this so late because I've been CADing all night...

Rough assembled drawing:
Attachment 6756

The actual part I'm going to make
Attachment 6757

The servo:
Attachment 6758

The touchscreen computer:
Attachment 6759

Also, for those with AutoCad, here are the actual drawings:
Attachment 6760

As for the electronics, this is what I believe I'm going to use:

The remote control mentioned earlier in the thread by Greg. I also learned from the review that I can hack the remote to be a momentary button, which is even better for my needs.

A PICAXE 8 Starter kit seems to be a cheap easy to program micro controller.

Overall, here are the prices I have to make this:

$13.95 PICAXE 8 Starter Kit
$6.95 PICAXE Serial cable
$18.75 Key chain Remote
$1.59 5 Volt voltage regulator
$15 Aluminum
~$15 Servo
$Priceless labor

I expect it all to be about $80 or $90 when done with, then if I get time and labor, maybe I can get $50 or $60, which is at or below minimum wage for the time I've already spent for a total cost of $150. Anyone interested? Haha