Arduino, Pololu, and Xbox controller for a R/C Power Wheels Jeep
Goal: Speed and steering control for a Power Wheels Jeep Hurricane.
Tools:
- Arduino Uno R3
http://arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardUno - USB Host Shield
http://www.circuitsathome.com/products-page/arduino-shields/usb-host-shield-2-0-for-arduino - Pololu Simple High-Power Motor Controller 18v25
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1381 - Pololu Jrk 12v12 USB Motor Controller with Feedback
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1393 - Microsoft Xbox 360™ Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows®
http://www.microsoft.com/games/en-US/Hardware/Controllers/Pages/XboxWirelessGamingReceiverforWindows.aspx - Xbox 360 Wireless Controller
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox360/accessories/controllers/Xbox360WirelessController - Power Wheels® Jeep® Hurricane with Monster Traction™
http://www.fisher-price.com/en_US/brands/powerwheels/products/51901
Concentric LACT4P-12V-5 Linear Actuator with Feedback: 4" Stroke, 12V, 1.7"/s
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/2319