Balancing Bot Project

Posted by: @tinkerinman

Now the fun part is that I would like to use a joystick to control the bot, my issue is that im not sure how to implement the joystick value's across IR.

ok, so upon further learning, i have managed to figure out the joystick control, for the most part, but i am still left with the issue of adding the control to the bot.

Wow, well it has been some time since i have posted on this bot project. Anyway i have kinda given up on the bot simply due to my lack of knowledge using the arduino.

@tinkerinman

But that is how you learn about the Arduino, by digging into something, trying to assemble it, making mistakes, and learning from those mistakes.  And when you're stumped, coming to the forum for help and advice.

We've all been there and done that!  We weren't born with the knowledge!

@tinkerinman

And instead of using IR, which is limited in its movement capabilities, how about using RF?

Looking into using the nRF24L01.  One on the Bot and one on the joystick control.

Although this is an old thread, I got here as part of a search and I think others will also and thought I'd give two options.  

1. If you really want a physical joy-stick type control, here is a great paper on the subject of a balancing robot that has a physical controller.  However, it uses WiFi instead of your desired IR.  Benefit is longer range and line-of-sight is not required.   I used this paper (but not the controller) in my robot build extensively. https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/get/diva2:1462103/FULLTEXT01.pdf
2. I use just WiFi, a web server on the robot and serve client pages to any browser and have a virtual joystick.  Downside - it doesn't have tactile feedback.  Upside - It's free.  It's available on any device and it is very easy to automate computer control through coding on higher-end CPUs. It only has to be implemented only once and will work on future robot projects in the future.  https://forum.dronebotworkshop.com/user-robot-projects/inqling-junior-robot-mapping-vision-autonomy/

VBR,

Inq

so it has been a while ,again,since i have posted on the form. just wanted to say thanks for the support on the project. anyway, i did move on from the balancing bot, into many other projects to develop my knowledge and understanding.  my current project is on github : https://github.com/eric-1010/Mecanum_Rover.git

i will be coming back to the balancing bot soon, as i am starting a project for a cat toy....