Re: C6C Cant Wait Any Longer [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Milenko wrote:
> Have you guys given any thought to how the turret systems can
> interface with the C6C?  From what I can tell, it seems most people
> use two recievers with their radios, one for the motor controller and
> one in the turret for turret rotation, marker, etc.  This makes it so
> that you don't need to run any cables into the turret and possible
> get them all twisted up as the turret rotates.

I wouldn't say "most" people use two receivers ... in fact, most people 
simply run wires between the turret (if they have one) and the hull. 
However, it is safe to say that most "people who like to spend too much 
for a solution" use two receivers :-)

> Is there any way to do something similar with the C6C, or have you
> thought of any other way to do this without the wires becoming an
> issue?

All of the wireless gamepads have some method for "training" the 
receiver to respond to a given gamepad.  So, in theory, you could train 
two receivers to respond to the same gamepad, just like two receivers 
for a stock R/C transmitter.  Then, simply connect two C6Cs to the two 
receivers and attach servos to the appropriate control channel on each C6C.

So, the open question is: Does this work in practice?  Unfortunately, I 
don't have two gamepads from the same manufacturer, so I can't test it 
now.  But maybe I can round up two similar receivers over the next 
couple weeks and give it a try.

That said, isn't it a lot of work and expense to avoid running a couple 
wires and some old-fashioned connectors?

        Frank "Cheap Is Our First Name" P.