Demo Bot Controls
Ideas:
Number of Drivers
Mobility of controls
Child locks/public driver mode
using joysticks/controllers:
controlers:
more modern/familiar
wireless capability
more compact
easier to move between 1 and 2 driver
harder to damage
easier to remember
simple
joysticks: not likely
precision
accurate representation
simple
control board:
customizable
difficult to remember/learn
labelable
difficult to create
task/learning
visual feedback
number of joysticks/controllers
"inside" locks
Decisions:
Must have option for 2 drivers: shows typical team opperation
Must have option to control core by single dirver: lack of students at a demo
requirements:
use laptop
use c-rio
integrate e-stop button
actions:
drive tank style base
shoot at variable speeds
aim shooter (vertical)
curve balls via bias (maybe)
turn on and off LED's
child locks:
limit speeds
set ball power
stop drivetrain button on secondary
(if used) disable curve
difficult to access
Controler Chosen: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gamepad-Support-Vibration/dp/B0041RR0TW/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0
Secondary controls - ~10 in wide, 6 in tall, 2 in deep
Size of laptop -10.3 in x 12.4 in x 1.5 in
Size of controller - ~4 in x ~2 in x ~6 in
Hard Case - http://www.amazon.com/Zeikos-ZE-HC36-Medium-Hard-Case/dp/B001HJTK5Y $35 18 x 13.5 x 6.5 inches
Potentiometer- http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=PP1045SB-ND
Documents -
Buttons
Same button, 3 different colors:
Alternate versions of the above button:
Other buttons:
Rotary Switches
For lights:
10 position, $10.50
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=CKN6047-ND
16 position, 26.40
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=450-1184-ND
For child locks
4 position,$4,22
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=CKN10134-ND
4 pos, $15
http://www.allparts.com/4-Position-Rotary-Switch-p/EP-4371-000.htm
Possibility for Music Controls
- Grayhill part 82-350-12: 1x3 Keypad [see here]
* Clear caps, possibility of inserted legend; even lightable if desired
* Layout: [Previous], [Play/Pause], [Next]
* Picture and further info: http://www.grayhill.com/catalog/Keypads.pdf, pp.40ff
Bluetooth-enabled microcontroller
Ardiuno Pro + bluetooth board
Gumstix board
