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Author Topic: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)  (Read 7719 times)

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I haven't bought my automated Joystick setup yet, but I want to make sure I have everything I need for when that stage comes in my project. I'm saving my money up for all of the parts(for both the control panel and the automated controls). From reading the threads made by darthpaul, here's what I'm going to buy for my 2-player automated Joystick setup:

Joystick: 2 Omni 2 Switchable 4/8 Joysticks
Interface: I-Pac 2

Other parts needed for the project:

5V 2A Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/2000mA-Regulated-Power-Supply-1-35mm/dp/B005CVNH1Q/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1336869479&sr=8-12

1/16 x 1/2 Aluminum Bar Stock:  http://www.amazon.com/Boltmaster-Aluminum-Flat-Bar-16/dp/B000UGF2FW/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1336869887&sr=1-1

2 Servo's:
 http://www.ebay.com/itm/4x-MG995-Digital-Metal-Gear-Servo-FUTABA-JR-RC-Car-/290495785226?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1434434537286449732

1 Channel 6 Servo Controllers:
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1350

1 USB cord:
http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/130

20 Wire Gauge Wires:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049743

#4 Machine Screws:
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Machine-Phillips-Length/dp/B003R7JE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336926729&sr=8-1

#4 Lock Nuts
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Lock-Nut-Pack/dp/B003SLDLBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336927323&sr=8-1

If I'm missing anything else for this setup, let me know. I know that the 1/16 x 1/2 aluminum bar stock comes in bulk, so if anyone could link me to an online store that's selling them for a better price, feel free to post the link.
« Last Edit: May 13, 2012, 08:30:51 pm by ArcadeSeeker962 »

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2012, 09:30:51 pm »
Should only need 1 servo controller - 6 channel controls up to 6 different servo's. 

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2012, 10:15:29 pm »
Very small screws and lock nuts #4 machine screws, I couldn't find any lock nuts in that size at Home Depot, so I just used a little hot glue to keep the nut from loosening up. You need these to attach the aluminum bar stock to the Servo horn and Joystick lever.
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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2012, 12:56:56 pm »
Very small screws and lock nuts #4 machine screws, I couldn't find any lock nuts in that size at Home Depot, so I just used a little hot glue to keep the nut from loosening up. You need these to attach the aluminum bar stock to the Servo horn and Joystick lever.

Here's what I found for screws and lock nuts:
http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Machine-Phillips-Length/dp/B003R7JE32/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336926729&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Steel-Lock-Nut-Pack/dp/B003SLDLBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336927323&sr=8-1

According to Amazon, it says you can order them as small as #4, so do these qualify? Also, is the horn of the servo the knob on top of the servo, or is the horn of the servo those small gold-colored objects that resemble screws on that come with the servo's?

EDIT: Never mind, I found out what the servo horns are, all I need to do is figure out if the screws and lock nuts I found would work okay with the project...
« Last Edit: May 13, 2012, 08:28:46 pm by ArcadeSeeker962 »

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2012, 07:11:17 pm »
Those screws should work, but they don't need to be stainless steel which is more expensive. You will have to enlarge the holes in the servo horn and drill holes in yours aluminum flat stock and the joystick lever.
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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2012, 03:48:29 pm »
You will have to enlarge the holes in the servo horn

... And don't forget to lubricate the flanged trunion inverter

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2012, 07:10:32 pm »
I was trying not to throw too much at him at one time.
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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2012, 07:47:22 pm »
Thank you guys for the tips. I'll look for cheaper #4 machine screws. As for the flanged trunion inverter, I don't know what part that is. Like what darthpaul said, I'd like to assemble the automated part of the control panel step-by-step, since I'm new to this concept. However, lubricating parts is no problem for me, I know how to do stuff like that(unless if it's more difficult than I think it is...).

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2012, 07:15:07 pm »
Just playing with you  ;D
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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2012, 08:01:22 pm »
For screws, buy a big ol' mega pack assortment. You might spend 20$ now, but you'll have enough screws and nuts for plenty of projects on into the future, and you'll spend a LOT less money.

I bought brass screws/nuts piecemeal and spent way too much.

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Re: How does this sound for a Automated Joystick Setup?(Updated)
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2012, 12:25:53 pm »
Just playing with you  ;D

Oh, okay. I never heard of anything mentioned about a "flanged trunion inverter", so I didn't know that it was a joke.  :lol

For screws, buy a big ol' mega pack assortment. You might spend 20$ now, but you'll have enough screws and nuts for plenty of projects on into the future, and you'll spend a LOT less money.

I bought brass screws/nuts piecemeal and spent way too much.

Sounds good to me. I'll look for an assortment and update my first post.