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Re: Gears & Mico Motor (Plus Wired Remote Control!)
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Sat, 14 Aug 1999 00:39:50 GMT
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Chris Phillips wrote in message
> I recently made a wired remote for testing my robotic platforms using • three
> polarity switches, a battery box, and a few long and short wiring leads. • <snip>
> I can easily test physical
> modifications to my platform without having to write/download any code.
Here is a 3 axis joystick that I think would work in your testing set up.
http://www.members.home.net/ourcreations/lincIDX.html
I could break down the LDraw file into easier to follow instructions if
there is interest.
Twisting the control knob (tire) on the top activates the third polarity
switch. I made the joystick a while back for running my pneumatic
excavator. The front two switches run the tracks (standard tank
configuration), and the third axis rotates the body in relation to the
tracks (fairly intuitive). The joystick produces a fast turn (tracks
opposite) and slow turn one track moving and one stopped) depending on the
position that you move it to. I was able to operate the joystick with one
had while the other hand operates the a sort-of "virtual" controller that
sits in my hand. The controller operates all the pneumatics on the boom,
stick and bucket (one finger for each).
> Overall, it would probably have been easier (and cheaper?) to just get the • IR
> remote, but I liked my approach because I had the parts on hand, and it
> doesn't drain my RCX batteries when I'm playing with (er, I mean • _testing_)
> the robot. Also I like having real levers instead of pushing those little
> rubber buttons.
I think this Lego joystick would work well for you if you like the lever vs.
the button.
Cheers,
LINC
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