The xBee-PRO has an outdoor range of one mile, functionally appears identical to the xBee except for the range and power consumption (and it's slightly bigger, but fits in the same socket as the xBee).
ok, i had not looked into that version
i am using the xtend radios for my applications, with a range up to 40 miles LOS
the xBee-Pro, is a lot cheaper and does have a decent range
I hate changing my plans.
But to get a PCB made up for my project was going to cost to much, so i have grabbed the joystick parts from the xbox controller and I am going to build my own controller.
Pictures of my progress can be found on my site. (In my signature).
Wish me luck.
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If you offer cheap PCB fabrication, perl programming or any other helpful services please email me at. anthonybmyatt@yahoo.com.au
Post Edited (computer guy) : 6/14/2007 10:14:58 AM GMT
May I offer a different solution? Look at the wireless game controllers. They are much better for robot control. I bought a Logitech PS2 game controller and I am interfacing the RF dongle to the propeller. There already is a propeller object for the PS2 controller which should work. There is already a team on the Internet hacking the PS3 controller which is Bluetooth 3.0 and has tilt sensors in addition to the·classic controls. The Wii is also bluetooth based but does not have the classic controls by default.
The xbox controller is USB and I would rather not buy another controller just to destroy the dongle.
I think my way with xbee, prop and adc will work.
Thanks for your comments
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i am using the xtend radios for my applications, with a range up to 40 miles LOS
the xBee-Pro, is a lot cheaper and does have a decent range
XBee Pro
Propeller chip
Will post a guide for anyone else who is interested upon completion.
I like the idea of controlling my robot from an XBox controller.
Thank you
Post Edited (computer guy) : 5/21/2007 1:24:43 AM GMT
But to get a PCB made up for my project was going to cost to much, so i have grabbed the joystick parts from the xbox controller and I am going to build my own controller.
Pictures of my progress can be found on my site. (In my signature).
Wish me luck.
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Check out my robot using the propeller robot.tmcp.com.au
If you offer cheap PCB fabrication, perl programming or any other helpful services please email me at.
anthonybmyatt@yahoo.com.au
Post Edited (computer guy) : 6/14/2007 10:14:58 AM GMT
I think my way with xbee, prop and adc will work.
Thanks for your comments
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Check out my robot using the propeller robot.tmcp.com.au
If you offer cheap PCB fabrication, perl programming or any other helpful services please email me at.
anthonybmyatt@yahoo.com.au