These videos are simply incredible. The thought of attempting the electronics for my build was genuinely giving me sleepless night lol. I found your tutorial and you explain everything so clearly in layman's terms I now feel much more confident. Im going to start sourcing the components and needles to say have subscribed to your channel Thank you so much, these videos really are a godsend !!
I have a question. How would I connect the teeces light system to the padawan 360 system? And thank you for these videos. You taught me a great deal about this.
Two questions with this set up. 1) Can you use the Xbox 360 controller to provide more sounds then just the four off the buttons? 2) How would you control servo's for the dome panels and body panels using this Xbox 360 controller? I'm about to start configuring my R2 to add motors, sounds and lights, but I want to make sure I can do all of these actions. Great video for a one-handed man! lol
Hi buddy, assume it was yourself that dropped me an email, in which case, you should have a reply by now, but in brief the answer is yes :) New video coming soon about servo control.
I've got this almost sorted after watching this video. I got my sounds back, I've got the acknowledgment when I hit the start button (I am using PS2 controller & original Padawan system) Before my drives would run constant but no sound. Now I have sounds, I have beeps when I hit start button, but drives do not spin at all. Any ideas?
Hi Steve my syren 10 as finally arrived I plug it in the syren 10 goes blue but when I move the controller the motor for the dome doesn’t move I’ve plugged everything in the same as yours plus changed the 1 and 2 on the syren 10 I’m at a bit of a loss hope you can help I’ve made sure the motor works before hand too 😢😢😢😢😢
Sounds like it's not getting a signal off the arduino. Can't recall if you are uno or mega, my videos show an uno, the mega pin outs are different, if that has a bearing on things.
@@ImperialLightandMagic it’s uno I’ve tried to use everything you did even down to the waygo connectors I will try another wire see if that sorts it thanks again for your quick response
@@paulbrady2801 ok so on Uno sketch, you should have pin 5 on the uno going to S1 on the syren 10 (pin 4 goes to the sabertooth). Bear in mind it starts at pin 0. Also make sure you have a common ground between uno and syren 10.
This is amazing! I wish I found this months ago. Would have saved me lots of time and money!
These videos are simply incredible. The thought of attempting the electronics for my build was genuinely giving me sleepless night lol. I found your tutorial and you explain everything so clearly in layman's terms I now feel much more confident. Im going to start sourcing the components and needles to say have subscribed to your channel Thank you so much, these videos really are a godsend !!
Thanks, that means a lot.
My build has been at a literal stand still, but now its full steam ahead. Thank you so much
You are a Hero! Now i consider to build this system. I am staring with a prototype all in one board created by a local tech engineer for RC sports
Thanks thanks thanks!!! This makes things clear. Great Job Steve!!!
I have a question. How would I connect the teeces light system to the padawan 360 system? And thank you for these videos. You taught me a great deal about this.
Teeces don't really "plug into" Padawan. On my personal set, I run my teeces from a separate 5v supply.
Excellent video, you've saved me a lot of trial and error
You're very welcome.
Two questions with this set up. 1) Can you use the Xbox 360 controller to provide more sounds then just the four off the buttons? 2) How would you control servo's for the dome panels and body panels using this Xbox 360 controller? I'm about to start configuring my R2 to add motors, sounds and lights, but I want to make sure I can do all of these actions. Great video for a one-handed man! lol
Hi buddy, assume it was yourself that dropped me an email, in which case, you should have a reply by now, but in brief the answer is yes :) New video coming soon about servo control.
Cant wait for the next one. I don't even have a driving droid but its very fun to learn. I'm sure my next one will be fully operational.
Same, mines not driving yet but isn’t very far off it now, exciting times for sure.
Fantastic! Thank you
Let's see the full setup with fuses and power connections please!
Editing that video now sir :)
Do you have a part list. shopping list. thank you made this video look easy to do. thank you
Hi, the list is included in the Dan Kraus sketch. Download from his github page (link below)
Is it required to installl Describe to the Sabortooth in order for the 360 system to work?
no, not at all.
iss so cool wel Help to stat whif my R2D2 :D
I've got this almost sorted after watching this video. I got my sounds back, I've got the acknowledgment when I hit the start button (I am using PS2 controller & original Padawan system) Before my drives would run constant but no sound. Now I have sounds, I have beeps when I hit start button, but drives do not spin at all. Any ideas?
What are you using to plug the wires into the motor controllers? Also, what is the Xbox wireless USB receiver used for?
It plugs into the host shield to let your Xbox controller to talk to the uno, so you can give your droid commands.
What gauge wiring do use?
For the main input and main motor wires, typically 12 to 14 awg
Hi, what are the small thin black connectors you are using?
They are known as "Breadboard jumper leads"
Dupont connectors
Hi Steve my syren 10 as finally arrived I plug it in the syren 10 goes blue but when I move the controller the motor for the dome doesn’t move I’ve plugged everything in the same as yours plus changed the 1 and 2 on the syren 10 I’m at a bit of a loss hope you can help I’ve made sure the motor works before hand too 😢😢😢😢😢
Sounds like it's not getting a signal off the arduino. Can't recall if you are uno or mega, my videos show an uno, the mega pin outs are different, if that has a bearing on things.
@@ImperialLightandMagic it’s uno I’ve tried to use everything you did even down to the waygo connectors I will try another wire see if that sorts it thanks again for your quick response
@@paulbrady2801 ok so on Uno sketch, you should have pin 5 on the uno going to S1 on the syren 10 (pin 4 goes to the sabertooth). Bear in mind it starts at pin 0. Also make sure you have a common ground between uno and syren 10.
@@ImperialLightandMagic not got a ground from uno to the syren got a negative from battery to syren 10 only wire to uno from syren10 is s1 to 5 on uno
@@ImperialLightandMagic @Paul Brady I am having the same issue... Wondering if you ever got it resolved?
Where Do you get your components from? Amazon ?
Dimension Engineering have a list of distributors for the syren and sabertooth on their website.
I have the newer xbox one controller with the usb dongle can that be used as well?
No, the arduino sketch is specially written with 360 libraries included.