[Dprglist] Request pointer to cheap Chinese RC Joystick controller/radio

[Doug Paradis]

David,
    A little more info from Roboshop's BotBoardArduino manual discussing a
specific set of pins brought out on the board and as identified as "port
8". Note: nothing special about the pins, except the pullup resistor. Also
provides info on possible wiring color schemes used on the controller.

  8. This port is for connecting a Sony Playstation controller to use as a
robot controller. The Lynxmotion, Sony, and Madcatz controllers we tested
only required a 1K pullup on Pin 6, which is built into the board and must
be enabled by installing a jumper on the JPU. Other brands may require a
pullup on Pin 9, which is not included. Note, some controllers require the
green wire to be connected to 7.5vdc to enable vibrating motors, or
wireless operation. The Playstation 2 cables' coloring differs from
different production runs. Please refer to the table in the Shorting Bars
and Connections section to verify the color coding and connections for your
cable. Pin PS2 Function Pin 8 DAT Pin 7 CMD Pin 6 ATT Pin 9 CLK

https://www.robotshop.com/media/files/pdf2/botboarduinomanual.pdf

Regards,
Doug P.



On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 11:31 AM Doug Paradis <paradug at gmail.com> wrote:

> David,
>    BTW, Scott Gibson uses this type controller on BURP. That is how I
> found out about it.
> Regards,
> Doug P.
>
> On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 11:24 AM Doug Paradis <paradug at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> David,
>>     Here is the PlayStation controller that I discussed at RBNO for use
>> in controlling a robot when it isn't running autonomously.
>> Alliexpress:
>>
>>  https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LOBOT-Wireless-Game-joystick-for-PS2-to-USB-Handle-Controller-with-Receiver-Remote-Control-RC-Parts/32872183045.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1b834c4dXi1wAi
>> <https://www.aliexpress.com/item/LOBOT-Wireless-Game-joystick-for-PS2-to-USB-Handle-Controller-with-Receiver-Remote-Control-RC-Parts/32872183045.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.1b834c4dXi1wAi>
>> Roboshop:
>>
>> https://www.robotshop.com/en/lynxmotion-ps2-controller-v4.html?utm_source=rb-community&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=wireless-ps2-controller-arduino
>>
>> How to use:
>>
>> http://www.techmonkeybusiness.com/using-a-playstation-2-controller-with-your-arduino-project.html -
>> example of how to use with RC ESC
>>
>> http://acoptex.com/project/299/basics-project-040c-how-to-build-the-4wd-smart-robot-car-part-3-wireless-ps2-controller-l298n-h-at-lex-c/#sthash.dftXlEak.dpbs
>> - how to use with a Smart car type robot
>>
>> https://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-with-ps2-controller-and-Arduino-/
>> - general interfacing to Arduino (or similar microcontroller)
>>
>> More Info and library:
>>
>> http://www.billporter.info/2010/06/05/playstation-2-controller-arduino-library-v1-0/
>> - Bob Porter introduces library (make sure you use the latest from github)
>>
>> http://www.billporter.info/2011/03/27/arduino-playstation-2-controller-library-troubleshooting-guide/
>> - Bob Porter discusses possible issues
>>
>>
>> https://www.robotshop.com/community/forum/t/wireless-ps2-controller-arduino/28881
>> - Roboshop.com forum discuss slightly altered library
>>
>> Arduino Library:
>> https://github.com/madsci1016/Arduino-PS2X  - Bob Porter's library
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 31, 2019 at 9:45 AM David Ackley <dackley at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Doug
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> At this week’s RBNO you mentioned that there were some cheap RC joystick
>>> controllers/radios available from Chinia.
>>>
>>> I’m not sure how to find them, so I’d appreciate you giving me a pointer
>>> to them.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dave
>>>
>>
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