AGV update--- Custom Controller

Posted by Patrick Mccabe on June 18, 2010 at 11:01am

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Parts list:

RBBB Arduino
LCD
Joystick
Joystick Breakout Board
5 Push Buttons
2200mah lipo
Sliding Potentiometer (plus the knob)
Rotary Potentiometer
2 Xbees (longer range ones are probably better)
2 Xbee Adapters
Radio Shack Project Box
Wii nunchuck
Power regulator (custom built)

It is programmed on the side via a FTDI cable. The lipo's charging cable comes out of
the top so it can be charged without having to open up the controller.

This custom controller allows for more options and modes than a normal, off of the shelf
controller.
Some modes and features might include:

RC mode
GPS waypoint mode
Sending new GPS cordinates
Return to home (back track of GPS waypionts)
RC mode with Compass assistance (like keep on x heading)
Kill switch
Adjustment during GPS waypoint mode
Speed control via sliding pot
And so much more....

The xbee adapter plugs into the FTDI port with a homemade male to male adapter

RC control will have the option of using the joystick on board the controller, the wii
nunchuck's joystick, or the wii nunchuck's accelerometer.

When i get the money i hope to update to this rc truck as my AGV. As you may know,
right now i am using a cheap hummer from Walmart.
I have also made my own AGV arduino PCBs. I just sent the gerber files off to
seeedstudio yesterday and in a few weeks they will arrive. But more on this later.