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PS2 wireless controlled robot

BotsdevourtheplanetBotsdevourtheplanet Posts: 1
edited 2010-05-03 00:37 in BASIC Stamp
i am try to get a pelican predator s controller i got. To control my boebot. I read through the forum discussion about it. But i have a few question.

#1- In the schematic for the interface. Is this for a extension cable to the wireless receiver. to connect to the bread board on the BOE?
#2- Has anyone ever tried this controller? I know people say the pelican controllers work. But is there a specific model?
#3- Does anyone Know which code i need to run on the stamp?
#4- What program is the debug terminal one. Would it help if i got a wired controller to help trouble shoot whats going on?

Any help would be greatly useful.
Thanks

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  • sumdawgysumdawgy Posts: 167
    edited 2010-05-01 14:51
    In theory, the wireless controller's RF reciever dongle that plugs into the console...accepts & sends the same signals/codes as the wired unit. The only difference, will be a slight delay.( Not really noticed by us humans.)

    So oyu'll need to connect the PS2jack into your connection to the BOE. If you have a Gamestop (or other used game system reseller) nearby, go and get a wired ps2 extension cable. Cut it in half (or less if needed..I just like extra wire to be flexible.) and then you can use a meter to check the pins to colors configuration. (there's NO standard to that.) Finally you can connect the extesion wires to your BOE as the schematic instructs & away you go!

    Far simpler than dissasembling the wireless unit.

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  • SRLMSRLM Posts: 5,045
    edited 2010-05-02 22:40
    Can you provide a link to the datasheet of the "pelican predator s controller"?

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  • sumdawgysumdawgy Posts: 167
    edited 2010-05-03 00:37
    SRLM said...
    Can you provide a link to the datasheet of the "pelican predator s controller"?


    I found a robotics PDf that describes a method for interfacing. I attached it.
    But i found it at....· http://www.kronosrobotics.com/Projects/DiosWalker.pdf

    You'll want to drop down to page 13/14 for the relevant data.

    Uh BTW since this PDF is for a differnet system...you'll have to use this as a guide.· Not a full reference...but who really wants all the work done for them???

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    Post Edited (sumdawgy) : 5/3/2010 12:42:26 AM GMT
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