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Recently I dusted off my 7 year old Stampede 2wd, designed in 1996. I got it for my 8th birthday. The truck was great, but it had a few caveats. For example, if the truck ran out of range, battery was low, or the transmitter batteries died on you, the truck would keep the throttle on the last position. Thanks to this accidental cruise (out of) control (See what I did there? 0_o), I accidentally drove my truck into a lake in my backyard!
The newer trucks have some safety features built in, or you can get additional aftermarket parts for your truck. I, however, decided to use an arduino, to make an ultimate computer assisted truck, that has many features of a newer truck. For example, Flashing or steady lighting, Low voltage Cutoff, Training modes (limited speed), Signal loss protection (Cuts off motor when signal is lost.) The list goes on and on!
After reading up on the inner workings of the truck, its quite simple, and it's very inviting for an Arduino! Each channel controls a servo, which run at 5 volts, Arduino's favorite voltage! The servos run off of PWM, Easily interpreted and controlled by an Arduino!
So far, here's the only video I have of the vehicle: Anti Locking Brakes, And LCD telemetry!
The newer trucks have some safety features built in, or you can get additional aftermarket parts for your truck. I, however, decided to use an arduino, to make an ultimate computer assisted truck, that has many features of a newer truck. For example, Flashing or steady lighting, Low voltage Cutoff, Training modes (limited speed), Signal loss protection (Cuts off motor when signal is lost.) The list goes on and on!
After reading up on the inner workings of the truck, its quite simple, and it's very inviting for an Arduino! Each channel controls a servo, which run at 5 volts, Arduino's favorite voltage! The servos run off of PWM, Easily interpreted and controlled by an Arduino!
So far, here's the only video I have of the vehicle: Anti Locking Brakes, And LCD telemetry!
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The bare minimum for this build is quite simple!
You will need:
Your Truck/Car
Arduino, I chose a duemilinove.
3 pin female servo connector (Like the one on a regular servo)
Optional breadboard or Protoshield.
You will need:
Your Truck/Car
Arduino, I chose a duemilinove.
3 pin female servo connector (Like the one on a regular servo)
Optional breadboard or Protoshield.
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