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Unread 15-06-2010, 10:38
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Re: Mechanical going Electric

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Originally Posted by rahilm View Post
I'm fairly certain that alone isn't going to give you RC capability, it's meant to be autonomous. You're probably going to want to add an XBee Shield, Bluetooth Shield, WiFi Shield, or RF Module, or something of the sort to allow for wireless comms. From there it's writing a program that will send out data from the PC/Control system and then something on the Arduino end to interpret that data and send out signals to the motors.
That is correct, my personal suggestion if you are stuck on using the arduino would be to use http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/pro...oducts_id=9367 and connect via wifi. There will be a LOT of programming to do here.

As a warning, do NOT buy just the module thinking you can solder it yourself. They are .1" spaced solder pads and are a real pain to solder to.

If you don't want to program I would see if you could borrow one of the old IFI systems from your team or buy a Vex kit. Personally, I would buy a Vex kit. (Of course, I am LOOKING for an excuse to buy one so I can try to convince KU to put together a team)
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