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Thread ID: 114512 2010-12-06 01:53:00 USB Radio control unit? The Error Guy (14052) PC World Chat
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1159196 2010-12-06 01:53:00 Not wanting to spend billions of dollars on a remote control radio unit for my aircraft and boat project I was wondering if there are any USB based R/C units that can accept control inputs from a computer? a lot more beneficial than a standard remote unit so it might be worth the investment. just not sure if it exists!

A triple channel remote costs over $300 so a digital alternative would be quite good, very accurate and plenty of pre programmable maneuvers if its PC based, I could also most likely adapt a joystick to interact with the A/C or boat. dunno If such technology exists or if its practical/priced well (digital radio equipment is a lot more expensive usually)

Cheers & TIA
The Error Guy (14052)
1159197 2010-12-06 02:16:00 Not very thrifty shopping.
A 9 channel unit can be obtained (Transmitter and receiver) for US$54 plus freight. It is, surprisingly enough, easier to carry about than a pc and joystick plus sundry peripherals.
R2x1 (4628)
1159198 2010-12-06 02:30:00 Not my shopping, a mate of mine got his equipment from some hobby avionics store, forgot to factor in the fact it came with 3-4 servos.

Cheers R2
The Error Guy (14052)
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