Hello, I'm building my 2nd rov and want to use and arduino I will be controlling 3 thrusters,a servo( for camera tilt),lights and 2 lasers and will be controlling every thing with a ps2 controller or a control panel with a 2 axis joystick. What will I need to make this work?
Thanks in advance!
Arduino for control?
Re: Arduino for control?
Hi there!
I am currently working on a control system of a similar design, minus the lasers
Here is a video I made describing my control setup:
I just finished testing my brushless thrusters, and have added and LCD screen to my surface control, and a Arduino controlled Heads up Display video overlay to my video feed. I also made a custom Printed Circuit Board to make connections in the ROV easier.
Here is what you would need to make a similar PS2 Controlled system:
Surface:
-Arduino Uno/Mega/etc
-PS2 Controller
-MAX488E Serial Converter
In ROV:
-Arduino Uno/etc
-MAX488E
-1-4 relays depending on if you want to control your lights/lasers together, in groups, or individually.
Here are a couple pictures of my most recent test setup with the LCD and video overlay.
Surface: https://www.dropbox.com/s/va8q2j75c0r5ysq/100_2763.JPG
ROV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyvjrxmwa55jx4l/100_2762.JPG
What kind of motors are you using? Brushed or brushless?
Thanks,
njs552
I am currently working on a control system of a similar design, minus the lasers
Here is a video I made describing my control setup:
I just finished testing my brushless thrusters, and have added and LCD screen to my surface control, and a Arduino controlled Heads up Display video overlay to my video feed. I also made a custom Printed Circuit Board to make connections in the ROV easier.
Here is what you would need to make a similar PS2 Controlled system:
Surface:
-Arduino Uno/Mega/etc
-PS2 Controller
-MAX488E Serial Converter
In ROV:
-Arduino Uno/etc
-MAX488E
-1-4 relays depending on if you want to control your lights/lasers together, in groups, or individually.
Here are a couple pictures of my most recent test setup with the LCD and video overlay.
Surface: https://www.dropbox.com/s/va8q2j75c0r5ysq/100_2763.JPG
ROV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/tyvjrxmwa55jx4l/100_2762.JPG
What kind of motors are you using? Brushed or brushless?
Thanks,
njs552
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- Custom ROV Control Board: Supports up to 6 motors, 2 servos, 2 analog sensors, and 4 relays or 4 analog sensors depending on software configuration.
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