Boe Bot Navigation With RC Trannsmitter

jonathanmb

Hi,
I am new to the Parallax Forums so this is my first post. I would like to know if it is possible to control my Boe Bot using a Spektum DX6i 2.4 Ghz transmitter or even an older AM transmitter? I am right now just using a regular receiver with the transmitter and the Board Of Education not even powered up. Is there any way to use the BOE to control the servos?
Thanks

Mike G

Welcome to the forum.

Yes, by measuring a receiver channel pulse width using PULSIN. Connect the receiver to to the STAMP/BOE, connect the target servos to the STAMP/BOE, measure the incoming pulse width, then command the servos according to the measured pulse widths.

jonathanmb

Mike G,
I am not sure what PULSIN or STAMP/BOE means ( i probably should but i don't). By receiver you mean the 2.4 Ghz. receiver correct? I am new to programming so I am a bit confused.

SRLM

PULSIN is a BS2 command that measures the width of a pulse.
STAMP/BOE refers to the BS2/Board of Education (the carrier board that is popular).

Take a look through the BS2 reference manual: http://www.parallax.com/StoreSearchResults/tabid/768/txtSearch/reference/List/0/SortField/4/ProductID/143/Default.aspx

You may also want to read through some of the Stamps in class series of books, available for pdf download: http://www.parallax.com/Store/Books/EducationalTexts/tabid/181/List/0/CategoryID/66/Level/a/SortField/0/Default.aspx

Tom C

jonathanmb wrote: »

Hi,
I am new to the Parallax Forums so this is my first post. I would like to know if it is possible to control my Boe Bot using a Spektum DX6i 2.4 Ghz transmitter or even an older AM transmitter? I am right now just using a regular receiver with the transmitter and the Board Of Education not even powered up. Is there any way to use the BOE to control the servos?
Thanks

jonathanmb,
What you want is a skidd steering BS2 program for your Boe Bot. Please find it attached.
Regards,
TCIII

erco

I must be the last guy who thinks that simple IR control is best, for indoors anyway. Bluetooth, WiFi, Ghz transmitters are all the rage now, but you can get amazing range and full control of your BoeBot with a cheap universal remote and a $2 IR sensor. It ain't sexy, but it's cheap, works great, no fuss, low power consumption, and all the work is already done for you: http://www.parallax.com/Store/Education/KitsandBoards/tabid/182/ProductID/322/List/1/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName,ProductName
Alt site: http://www.parallax.com/Portals/0/Downloads/docs/prod/compshop/IRremoteAppKit.pdf

Now download the text & programs and get drivin'.