Question about RB-Pol-101

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Once I created the script on my RB-Pol-101, how can I run it using a RC radio and not my computer via USB?

Thanks,
Bryan (newbie)

2

Hey!

Since there is a serial interface on this board, you could hook an Arduino Uno which “translates” the RC signals to something the RB-Pol-101 could read.
Do you already have a RC transmitter that you wish to use?

3

Greetings!

I don’t have an RC transmitter yet. The bigger problem I’m running into is that I can’t get the script to stay in the RB-Pol-101. Every time I unplug the USB cord it won’t run, even with the battery plugged in. What am I missing?

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Hey Bryan

You will need to solder a wire between a PWR pin and the VIN pin if you wish to power the processor with a battery, as shown in page 8 of this manual: https://www.robotshop.com/media/files/pdf/rb-pol-101_pololu_micro_maestro_6-channel_usb_servo_controller__assembled__user_manual.pdf