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Kin Chin brought this to my attention:<br>
 
Kin Chin brought this to my attention:<br>
Do the tank motors even require a PWM? If they respond to an on/off signal, then no. If we just have buttons on the site, like forward, back, etc. then a PWM wouldnt even be used.
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Will the tank motors even require a PWM? If they respond to an on/off signal, then no. If we just have buttons on the site, like forward, back, etc. then a PWM wouldnt even be used.
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Revision as of 07:10, 19 October 2011

Topics from meeting (October 18)

Attendees: Jason Holmes, Kin Chin Chua, Chris Romanoff, Scott Stack, Matthew Guenette


Vehicle Platform: http://www.hobbytron.com/AirsoftRCElectricPanzerGiantBattleTank.html

Wireless Module: http://www.rovingnetworks.com/products/RN_XV

Camera: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=225387&CatId=5203

IR Sensors: http://www.plethoracomputers.com/index.php/Electronics/Sharp-GP2Y0A02YK0F-Analog-Distance-Sensor/flypage.tpl.html

Pushbuttons: http://www.sparkfun.com/products/9190


Kin Chin brought this to my attention:
Will the tank motors even require a PWM? If they respond to an on/off signal, then no. If we just have buttons on the site, like forward, back, etc. then a PWM wouldnt even be used.

--Jason



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