custom R/C controller and apm2.6

Posted by Apostolos on October 17, 2014 at 1:15pm

Let me ask a silly question.

I'm trying to build a custom R/C controller to control my rover.

What sticks are used to control a 4wd rover with skid steering ?

can someone explain what the left stick does and what the right ?

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  • Admin
    Thomas J Coyle III October 17, 2014 at 1:31pm

    @Apostolos,

    Presently, using a Mode 2 R/C transmitter, the right joysticks, Elevator (pitch) joystick and Aileron (roll) joystick are used to control the skid steering.

    The Elevator joystick controls the forward and reverse speed while the Aileron joystick controls the right and left turns.

    Regards,

    TCIII AVD

    • Apostolos > Thomas J Coyle III October 17, 2014 at 1:51pm

      So only the right stick is used (2  channels correct) ?

      Does the left stick do anything ? Can I use it to control a pan/tilt mechanism ?

    • Admin
      Thomas J Coyle III > Apostolos October 17, 2014 at 1:56pm

      @Apostolos,

      You can use the left joysticks (Rudder/Throttle) for whatever you like.

      Regards,

      TCIII AVD

    • Apostolos > Thomas J Coyle III October 17, 2014 at 2:19pm

      let me ask one more question, is the right stick self centering ?

    • Admin
      Thomas J Coyle III > Apostolos October 17, 2014 at 5:34pm

      @Apostolos,

      In a Mode 2 R/C transmitter, the right joystick will be self centering.

      The left joystick will have the rudder as self centering only.

      Regards,

      TCIII AVD

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