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dboisvert 03-04-2009 09:39

Offseason rc project
 
I am looking for a few suggestions.

What should I use to get some video feedback?
Also, does anyone know of an RC contoller, that can control 4 motors independently?

MrForbes 03-04-2009 11:43

Re: Offseason rc project
 
It would help if you'd give us a better idea of what you're trying to do.

There are 2.4ghz wireless "baby monitor" video systems you can buy at retail stores.

The vex transmitter/reciever and signal splitter is a low cost way to get independent control of 4 motors, although you need to add 4 speed controllers (banebots sells some of different current ratings). If you just need small motors you could use vex motors (they are essentially a servo with no stop)

RyanCahoon 03-04-2009 11:48

Re: Offseason rc project
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by squirrel (Post 845344)
It would help if you'd give us a better idea of what you're trying to do.

There are 2.4ghz wireless "baby monitor" video systems you can buy at retail stores.

The vex transmitter/reciever and signal splitter is a low cost way to get independent control of 4 motors, although you need to add 4 speed controllers (banebots sells some of different current ratings). If you just need small motors you could use vex motors (they are essentially a servo with no stop)

This is what came to mind for me too. You could even use the Vex camera kit while you're at it.

MrForbes 03-04-2009 12:01

Re: Offseason rc project
 
I didn't know about that, thanks for the link!

Andrew Schreiber 03-04-2009 12:46

Re: Offseason rc project
 
Also, it depends on what you want to do. I THINK that the 2.4gHz stuff is allowed to control airborne vehicles but if you go with a cheaper non-digital transmitter you may have to check the frequencies so as not to run afoul of the FCC.

Also, Im not sure how the VEX controller works but I dont think it has a failsafe on each channel. If you are doing anything large you will probably WANT some sort of failsafe in place.

Camera wise a quick bit of googling showed up http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9189 as an option.

Here are some 4 channel receivers http://www.robotmarketplace.com/prod...4_channel.html

Here is a 6 channel digital one
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/prod...-SPM66001.html

Just ideas of places to look. Hope this helps.


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