George: I was considering that idea, but using servos to control these 15-year-old things probably won't go very smoothly, or as you said, it would be delayed. Also, a switch must be thrown to simply reverse the motors. I think it would be best to simply replace the original controls with a receiver.
Don: The term "microcontroller" sounds like it must be a cool idea. I'm not an electrician, so you might have to send me a little instruction for guidance, but your help would be appreciated. Do you know how to hook up a potentiometer? Thanks again, -Mike M. On 16/08/2009, Don Shankin <[email protected]> wrote: > I would suggest a PWM controller to control the speed. I'm not sure how > much they are to purchase, but if you're handy with electronics/programming, > you can make one on a microcontroller. I made one on an Atmel > microcontroller that sets the PWM duty cycle based on serial commands. If > you're interested I can send you the source for this. The only parts you > need are an atmel micro, a max232 level shifter, and a few caps... less > than $10 in parts > > > > -- -Mike Måne @ http://moonrcprojects.googlepages.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
