Steering wheel

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Qbranch

I'm not exactly sure about using a steering wheel... the quick maneuvering changes one has to make when in a pushing match would be tough to pull off with the wheel. If youre using a wheel/caster or skid steer system, or any other system that has motor(s) on each side, I really would suggest just having a joystick for each.

The steering wheel would work if for some reason you chose to put turning wheels on the front of the robot, but like i say i'm just wondering if you can maneuver quickly enough with the wheel. I'm not questioning if you can do it, just the rate at which the driver can correct the path/power output of the robot might be a little sluggish. Anyhow, just my two bits.

-Q

I call shenanigans. The robot can be just as quick on its wheels with a steering wheel as it can with one or two joysticks--in each case, the OI is just reading potentiometers and sending the data to the RC to interpret. The challenge in any driver-OI setup is to make sure the driver can reliably and easily command the robot to do what he or she wants. If your driver thinks a wheel is the best way to go about it, go for it. If they want sticks, go for it. But I believe both are like the wheels-versus-treads debate: go with what works for you.