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Re: $500 for a new showbot?

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Originally Posted by TheCascadeKid View Post
If you don't have an old control system lying around (or just want something way simpler), 1540's had a lot of success with the AndyMark Cheap 'n' Dirty controller. It's a regular joystick controller that sends radio signals to a tiny box with 6 PWM outputs - plenty for our purposes, at least. It can be had for only $55 here.

You don't need a driver station, laptop, or any software whatsoever to drive - just the remote, a few AA batteries, and the receiver.
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Mode_1_.htm l
Same radio that Andymark sells, half the price. Just something to keep in mind if you end up going this route.
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