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In lugnet.technic, Mark Bellis wrote:
> With the new Power Function IR RC handsets it is possible to create joystick
> controls by adding a few extra pieces. The controls are tank drive by default
> so a few levers are required to turn the sideways joystick movement into forward
> and back movement of the second lever.
>
> This configuration (2 joysticks and 2 auxiliary levers) would be used to control
> a remote controlled helicopter:
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=2358115 It's just waiting for a
> flying LEGO helicopter! It's also useful for an excavator though, tank drive
> controls in the middle for the track drive and 2 joysticks for the digger
> functions.
>
> Folder (when moderated): http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=237938
> A description text file explains the design a bit further.
>
> Handsets will be available in dinosaur 4958 and bulldozer 8275, one in each set.
> Having built joysticks using axles to move the handset levers, it occurs to me
> that using motors to move handset levers that control other motors has
> interesting automated machine possibilities, which I'll investigate.
>
> Mark
D'oh! forgot the deep link:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/mbellis/Technic/Power-Functions/Joystick-Controls/pf_joystick_1_off.jpg
Mark
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