We are nearly ready to test our code, can anyone find a problem in the rules regarding using an iPad over a conventional control?
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We are nearly ready to test our code, can anyone find a problem in the rules regarding using an iPad over a conventional control?
Sounds cool! Does/would it failsafe? Is there any risk of interference?
It does failsafe, and as to interference, we are using a bluetooth connection, once paired it should be fine, it will need testing of course.
no no no no. I don't care if it's in the rules or not. I can't think of anything as dangerous as trying to control a robot via bluetooth on a smart phone
you could you use a wifi receiver like the one here:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/stor ... eiver.html
Bluetooth range is less than 10m with line of sight isnt it? Could be a bit reminiscent of old school radio control where you can only drive around in half of the arena before losing control.
If it works it'd be something a bit different though I suppose.
I've a bit of experience in using iOS devices as alternative input controls and would say BlueTooth is too buggy.
In the past I have used TouchOSC and the OSC protocol over Wi-Fi (which I believe is 2.4ghz) which should be more stable.
Points for innovation though! I dunno who did the Wii Contoller / Board work for the Gadget Show when James and Grant made Satan's Mutt but they interfaced the Bluetooth controllers with a 2.4Ghz standard controller and used that to transmit.
I know 'Running in the Halls' did all the coding work for the BF3 simulator so could be them?
Awesome to see you are planning on controlling your robot with an Ipad mini!Quote:
Originally Posted by PJ-27
PJ - we create all our own software, both in the feedback side of things on the BF3 sim, with our wii mote/balance board RC controller etc.
We have also created some recently that can control robot's over the internet through the spektrum and futaba buddy leads on an Xbox controller or even a head tracker.
Gabe - if you have any issue's with your connection let us know and we could possibly point you in a few directions to help get it reliable. Good luck with it :)
Impressive! Sorry for almost misplacing your credit.
No worries :) there were about 6 companies involved all doing various things on the BF3 sim, so easy to get confused!
We have a project on Stephen Fry: Gadget Man tonight at 8.30 using some of the above software.