DesertEagle

to make a long story short, im a quadriplegic which means i cant move below me neck. i really enjoy driving rc cars with my mouth. the only controls i have found that work are the Hitec Neon SS, Focus III ss am, Focus III FM and the Futaba 3FR. these controls dont have the options as the pistol controlers do. is there a way or somebody that could make a single stick that is good as a pistol grip?

ty thomas

rc car CRAZY

From what I can see, the only thing ou could really do is email the big companies, futaba, hitec etc and see if they can get you a costom made one for you. I would love to help as I can see the situation you are in but being a kid, thats all I can do execept think about it to find an answer.

Ben

Hyperform Racing

I also think you will need something custom made for you. I'd be willing to bet one of the major manufacturers would be more than willing to work with you on it.

nitros_rule

umm im not being rude but how do u type likw with ur mouth or something??

DavidAgar

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Over the years I have worked with several special needs people and all the needed changes that have been needed for the radio's are things that we have built and or designed on the spot. It depends on what changes are needed. What needs are you wanting for your radio to make it functinal for you? Thanks Dave

Doahh

I bet futaba or airtronics would help you

It would make them knopw that you are really a diehard RC'er

nickd

I have another idea that may work
There are some aircraft radio's that are avalable on ground frequencies (to use with cars and stuff)
its what alot of the robotics people use, I think that it should have all the features you could ever need
here are some links they are a bit expencive but it is because they are 4 channels +
http://www.robotcombat.com Click on radio's I was going to give links to specific radio's but my computer is having problems

By the way the owner of the store named Jim is a very helpful and nice guy who I bet would be willing to help you out and even modify a controler to suit your needs (converting a radio to ground frequencies etc)

Nick

DesertEagle

ok let me get this right.

if i buy a really good two stick controler that is used for either air or robotics, can I just use one side of it to control my car ( forward, left & right and brake ) ?????

Mad Wax

Should be able to do it, as long as you can swop axis/channels over- good example is RC flight, and the controller allows to set both X & Y movement.

http://www.flyingsites.co.uk/newcome...radioterms.htm

You'll need someone to set the radio up, and perhaps a buddy box if you get into trouble (so can kill/stop car quickly)

nickd

yes thats right all you have to do is look for one that has whats called single stick mixing its how most roboteers steer thier bots
Nick

DesertEagle

would this one work

http://h1070012.hobbyshopnow.com/pro...prod=AIR90330F

nickd

I think it would work but is on 72mhz meaning it is made for aircaft
http://www.robotcombat.com/marketplace_rc-6YG.html
this one is simmilar and comes in 75mhz (my internet is working now)
Nick

DavidAgar

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A 2 stick radio would offer you 2 movements with either stick. You could put your sterring on the side to side movement of the stick and the throotle on the up and down movement of the stick. Depending on how your brake works, pulling down on the stick would activate the brakes. There are some cheaper radios that would work for this on the Tower Hobbies site. Futaba has a 4 channel 2 stick radio with all the servos and batteries for $125.00. You may want to also check out the market place here on RCU and look for a radio. You would need to make sure that any radio that you buy has a ground freguancy in it. Good Luck, Dave

DesertEagle

so is the Futaba 6YG 75Mhz FM Radio bast one for what i need it for?

ty all for your help

tom

DavidAgar

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Any 2 stick, 4 channel radio that is on a ground channel will work. Good Luck, Dave

nickd

DavidAgar
He would need single stick mixing to drive having the gas and steering combined into one stick

DesertEagle
I would e-mail jim a the robot marketplace site and ask his oppinion to see what he thinks he would have much more knowledge on the subject and should be able to better help you
Nick