Hi!
I’m a hobbyist in the radio controlled 1/14 scale semi trucks (tamiya) and robotics is a field of interest for me. This will be my first kit.
Will this Adeept compatible controller accept arduino shields such as ps2 remote shield and motor driver shield or do I need to install the original arduino uno rev3 controller?
I will also connect sensors. this arm will be mounted on the triangular tank osepp electronics rb-oel-85 TRITANK-01
Please tell me if i’m doing ok in my choice
Thank you
Pierre
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Hello @lepgiroux and welcome to the RobotShop community,
Are you referring to this product?
If the answer is yes then no, the controller that comes with that arm has the driver board and “Arduino UNO R3” integrated into one PCB so although it is compatible with Arduino it does not have the same pinout of an Arduino so it won’t be compatible with those shields.
You could install the Arduino UNO to use the PS2 Shield or simply get a different PS2 adapter instead of a shield, for example, the Lynxmotion PS2 Controller V4.
Please note that the RB-Oel-85 is a Mechanical Kit and you would need to purchase the electronics separately (RB-Oel-71). If you get the electronics kit (OSEPP Robotic Functional Kit), that one includes an OSEPP UNO R3 Plus which is compatible with existing Arduino software libraries and with the Ethernet and Motor Controller Shields.
Let us know if you have further questions!
Thanks for the fast reply. I want to build from scratch. something like :
1-this arm but replacing the controller with an original arduino uno rev 3
2-plus the arduino motor shield rev3 rb-ard-35 (2 DC motors)
3-lynxmotion ps2 controller rb-lyn-699 with eceiver
4- I will add sensors to the uno board too.
Are the motors on the tritank rb-oel-85 brushed or brushless (choice of the motor shield?)
What are the dimensions of the flat tank 6 wheel model?
Thanks again!
Pierre
Hi @lepgiroux,
Is there are a reason for you to want to get the Arduino Uno REV3 for the arm? You could simply use the board it comes with (microcontroller+servo controller) and use the Arduino and the motor shield for the tank (if you don’t want to get the functional kit).
All the specs of the motors used in the tritank are in the Triangular Tank Mechanical Kit Datasheet. The manufacturer suggests using the OSEPP TB6612 Motor Driver but yes, you could use the Arduino motor shield rev3 (rb-ard-35) instead. As well as the Bluetooth shield and the other sensors. I’m guessing you want the Bluetooth shield for the tank and the PS2 controller for the arm.
What are the dimensions of the flat tank 6 wheel model?
Unfortunately, the manufacturer did not specify all the dimensions but maybe the size of the packaging could give you an idea:
Packaging Width - 12.2047 (in)
Packaging Height - 8.4646 (in)
Packaging Length - 2.3622 (in)
As well as the size of the beams used to build the tank:
OSEPP Double Aluminum Beam Schematic
Also, since you are also interested in getting sensors, you could check OSEPPs 101 Sensor Basics Starter Kit
I hope this information can help you out!
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Hello,
Made a few modifications to my project. Would this combination of parts work ok?
1-Robotic arm Adeept 5dof robotic arm kit # rb-apt-39 for Arduino uno r3
2-Replacing the adeept controller with original Arduino uno rev3 # rb-ard-34
3- +Arduino motor shield rev3 (2 DC motors) # rb-ard-35
4-+Bluetooth shield (slave) from Itead studio # rb-lte-28
5-+Lynxmotion ps2 controller with receiver # rb-lyn-899
6-+sensors to the uno board IR ultrasonic and others
7- The Adeept arm will be mounted on the Tritank robot platform # rb-oel-85
8-Are the motors on the Osepp tritank brushed or brushless
(will this affect the choice of the motor shield # rb-ard-35?)
9-What are the dimensions of the flat tank 6 wheel model ?
Thanks again!
Hello again,
Getting there, this would be the kit
1-Robotic arm Adeept 5dof robotic arm kit # rb-apt-39 for Arduino uno r3
2- Osepp Tritank robot platform # rb-oel-85
3- Osepp functional kit: #rb-oe-71-35 withOsepp Arduino Uno, motor shield tb6612 and Bluetooth module (HC-06) , sensors and wiring.
4-Osepp sensor shield #rb-oel-65 if needed
5- Speed controller for Oseep tritank motors. I need to control the speed (slow and fast not on and off)
5-Quality game pad controller wireless with all theses functions available
Questions;
1-Is there a speed controller to do the job?
2- Is there a game pad controller that can control the arm (5 servos) and the Tritank motors with speed controller and sensors at the same time?
3- Can the speed of the movements of the arm be adjusted to move slower or faster through programming?
Thanks for your help,
Hello @lepgiroux,
1-Is there a speed controller to do the job?
You can control the tank motors speed using the TB6612 Motor Shield included in rb-oel-71.
Is there a game pad controller that can control the arm (5 servos) and the Tritank motors with speed controller and sensors at the same time?
You can find all of the options available in the store in the Remote Control and Wireless RC / PWM Servo Controllers.
3- Can the speed of the movements of the arm be adjusted to move slower or faster through programming?
The speed of the servos cannot be changed through programming (unless you limit the speed by changing the position in small increments with delays between writes - check this). Most servos, try to get to the set position as fast as the motors can possibly move, however, motors have a maximum speed (0.10sec/60degree @ 4.8V / 0.08sec/60degree @ 6.0V for MG90S).
