GUILLAUME WILLIAM
BRES
Robotics:
At first, the main objectives were to be able to control things wirelessly, and using an Xbox controller.
To do so, I had couple of transceivers and different options:
I chose XBEE transceivers since they are easy to use through a simple UART,
and I created a little library for the Xbox controller using the Processing IDE.
Principle:
The user, connects the Xbox controller to a PC and launches my program.
Keys and pads are analysed through an infinite loop and related commands are sent through the usb port.
When the receiver catches a command, the microcontroller executes the related action.
I implemanted: throttle, turn left and right and backwards.
Final prototype:
In order to avoid obstacles I added two sharp sensors, this means the vehicule can be autonomous & the user can still control it by pushing a certain command.
Very first tests:
A short video i shot at my school ENSMM when i first tried the protoype with one of my friend.
More pics
The current working version.
Remote control car.