Re: [Fwd: subscribing to RC Tank Combat]

[adt22-at-drexel.edu]

thanks for the links, I'm gonna check the boards out.  I had looked into it a while 
ago but dismissed it partly because of cost and partly because of being overwhelmed 
with options and information.  It definitely seems like the right way to go in terms 
of size and power consumption.
So far for the wireless connectivity I've been planning on doing point to point as 
opposed to using a router - the disadvantage is that it caps you off at around 3 
connections usually, but you don't need a router in the field. 

-Amir

----- Original Message -----
From: Jonathan Butler <jon.butler-at-atdesk.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:42 pm
Subject: Re: [Fwd: subscribing to RC Tank Combat]

> Hi Amir,
> 
> I'm looking at working on two fronts, the "roomy" M1 turret with
> electronic paintball gun, linux computer, any other controllers,
> camera(s), sensors, antenna and the hull with drivetrain, 12V power,
> sound effect speakers, turret rotation and CO2 tank.  
> 
> I am using one of the 17cm square VIA boards, using the special 12V
> power adapter (PW-60 or PW-70).  See www.mini-box.com for quite a 
> bit on
> this and some links to powering car (and now tank) computer systems 
> from12v.  The board I'm using has a Card Bus slot, and I'm also 
> hoping to go
> the 802.11 wireless connection.  I have a D-Link DI-624 wireless
> router/4port switch to use as the external "base".  I'm testing with
> 802.11b (11Mbps), then will try using the new D-Link wireless card in
> the computer to try for the "Air Plus Xtreme G" 108Mbps 802.11g
> variant.  I'd like to achieve high bandwidth for control, sensing, and
> video between the tank and base.
> 
> Some of the inspiration is from (hope my typing is good):
> www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/resources/gunpod/gunpod.html
> www.spawar.navy.mil/robots/resources/gunpod/gungut.jpg
> www.rctankcombat.com
> www.robots.net/article/983.html
> store.mini-box.com/ituner/viaepmii10.html
> and the SPLAT project at www.ece.msstate.edu
> 
> There are quite a few robot projects out there, but this looks a lot
> more interesting pulling it together with the RC Tanks.  There are 
> a lot
> of neat things which can be done with this platform, and I plan to
> document this on my website when I get a bit further.  Right now
> everything is on my laptop's "Wiki" web page, which is handy to keep
> notes and web links with.
> 
> Jonathan "just getting going" Butler
> Email: jon-butler-rctank-at-zenblaster.com
> Web: www.zenblaster.com
> 
> On Tue, 2004-02-17 at 10:53, adt22-at-drexel.edu wrote:
> > Hey Jonathan,
> >    I'm interested to hear what you plans are for incorporating 
> linux in 
> > a tank.  Its something I've been looking at for a while.  So far 
> I have 
> > a cheap laptop with linux and two EV warrior motors that both 
> need a 
> > tank built around them.
> >    I'm planning to use 802.11 in place of a radio and drive 
> everything 
> > with the parallel port initially.  After I get that up and 
> running I'll 
> > be looking to give it some intelligence and maybe a sidekick or 
> two.   
> > Yes, I do have high hopes. . .
> > 
> > - Amir
> > 
> > -------------------
> > There are only 10 types of people, those that understand binary 
> and 
> > those that don't.
> 
> I love the above quote.  I have the tshirt from www.thinkgeek.com and
> wear it to work on occasion.  Always good for a few questions. -- Jon
> 
> 
> >
> > > -------- Original Message --------
> > > Subject: subscribing to RC Tank Combat
> > > Date: 16 Feb 2004 22:08:35 -0500
> > > From: Jonathan Butler
> > > To: subscribe-at-rctankcombat.com
> > >
> > > Hello!
> > >
> > > I'd like to subscribe my non-work email address of
> > > jon-butler-rctank-at-zenblaster.com to the RC Tank Mailing list.  The
> > > details are:
> > >
> > > Name: Jonathan Butler
> > > Location: Charleston, SC USA
> > > Age: 40
> > > Web: www.zenblaster.com
> > >
> > > Main interests are combining some Linux robot fun along with 
> the RC
> > > tankaspects.  Have 3 boys who are primed to help out as well.
> > > Looking to go
> > > the attachment chain route and try for an M1A2 design.
> > >
> > > So far I have enjoyed reading the web site and portions of the 
> mailing> > list archive.  Looks like great (interesting and safe) fun!
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Jonathan Butler
> -- 
> The shortest answer,
> is doing.
> 
> - English Proverb, from "The Little Zen Calendar".
> 
>