Thread: Is it possible to control a Jaguar with a potentiometer?
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Re: Is it possible to control a Jaguar with a potentiometer?
If it were me I'd just use BDC-Comm and build a CAN to Serial Cable and a CAN terminator and use a laptop (or netbook with a USB to serial adapter).

Then again, I did write a paper on doing such so my opinion is kinda biased?

But really, all one needs is a laptop (with windows and serial means ^ ), a junked serial cable, two RJ12 (or an RJ 12 and an RJ 11), and a 100 ohm resistor. That could be built for say, $5 (or less if you already have CAN parts to your disposal). It's also pretty easy if you know how to use a multimeter and how to solder. The one I built to make my paper took like 10 minutes to make, and that was with pausing to snap pictures.
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