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Controlsystem for my ROV

Posted: Mar 29th, 2012, 5:50 pm
by Okkaby
Hi I am new on this forum and I wonder if someone could tell me what kind of Arduino boards i need to controll my rov ?
I would like to use a PS2 controller for steering.
And I want to have three thrusters, camera control(pan and tilt) and light switch.
And what do the boards use to comunicate ?

Re: Controlsystem for my ROV

Posted: Apr 1st, 2012, 7:09 pm
by Joe
I think first we need to know what your experience level is in electronics/programming, and how interested you are in learning about them. If you just need something to get the job done, using Arduinos may not be the best path to take.

Re: Controlsystem for my ROV

Posted: Apr 2nd, 2012, 3:11 am
by Okkaby
My experience in electronic and programming is below average, but I trying to get more experience by reading.

But I have freinds that are experienced in electronic, but they didnt now anything about Arduino boards.

I have built controls with an oldtime joystick, but would like to use a PS2 controller so i can have a camera with an and tilt.

Do I need two boards one in the controlbox and one im my ROV ?

But if you have any easier controls options I am open for sugestions ?