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[pyromatt]

Hi,
Im currently using a delbots MK2 interface with my 2 NCC-70-24s. Does this interface support tank-style steering in anyway? If not, can anyone recommend a cheap interface that does?
Cheers,
Matt

[delmea]

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Hi Matt,
Yes the delbots with the 4QDs do suppot tank steering, we used these on our robot in the 7th wars with great effect
Del

[pyromatt]

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cheers Derek,
How do I go about setting it up for tank-style? I currently have them all set up and working fine but using a single joystick for speed and steer. Theres no mention of how to do it in the instructions.
Cheers again,
Matt

[delmea]

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You need to connect the left front and back wheels together and the same for the right with chains and use 2 speed controllers (1 for each side) so when you push left the left wheels will go forward and the right wheels will go backwards making you bot go left or do a complete circle. check out http://www.fatnfast.com/robot/http://www.fatnfast.com/robot/

[pyromatt]

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Yes, thats how its set up at the moment (except im using 2 drive wheels.)

The delbots use speed and steer tho on a single joystick...
FORWARD = Both motors forward
LEFT = Left motor reverse, right motor forward
RIGHT = Right motor reverse, left motor forward
BACK = Both motors reverse
I want to configure it to allow me to use 2 seperate joysticks- one to control each motor independantly (no mixing) to allow me to have tank style steering. I.e, Left stick up = left motor forward, Right stick up = right motor forward, centered = stop, back = reverse etc

[storm]

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Why on earth would you want tank steering over mixed steering ?

[big_nipper]

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I guess he doesnt want it to drive in a stright line.

[pyromatt]

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I used to used tankstyle on one of my old bots and found it so much easier to control.

[pyromatt]

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I used to use tankstyle on one of my old bots and found it so much easier to control.