Hello,
I would like to find out how to control a relatively small robot with a PS2 wireless controller. I currently have a sabertooth 2x5 motor controller with two 7.2V DC motors along with two HS-422 servos. I already purchased a 6-channel Hitec controller/receiver, but it turns out that I cannot use it due to size constraints.
My simple setup currently consists of a 7.2V NiMH battery connected to the Sabertooth, the two DC motors connected to the sabertooth, the sabertooth connected to the Hitec receiver, and the servos also connected to the receiver. I have tested this setup with the Hitec contoller and it works fine.
How would I replace the Hitec controller with the much smaller PS2 controller? From what I have read so far, I would likely need to buy a Bot Board II and a BASIC Atom microcontroller, but I am at a loss as to where I should go from there.
I have some experience programming microcontrollers, but only with PIC controllers, and only relatively simple programming. I am not terrified with the prospect of having to program, but if the code already exists, I would prefer to just use that.
If anyone could tell me what I need to purchase and how to make it work with my current setup, I would be very thankful.
