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Name: Robot Manual Override
SKU: 1172
Price: 18.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (2 reviews)

Robot Manual Override

(2 Reviews)

OH NO! Your robot rover is about to crash! NO WORRIES with RoverMux!

Designed by Bot Thoughts LLC in United States of America

Still shipping during the pandemic. Hope you're staying safe and well. Note that I do have a full time job, so it may take several days to ship your item. Thanks for your patience.

OH NO! Your robot rover is about to crash! NO WORRIES with RoverMux!

Take control of your self-driving rover in emergencies or any time you like with 3-channel RoverMux. Used by several winning Sparkfun AVC competitors ... including me! Features Dedicated R/C Multi...

Features

Dedicated R/C Multiplexer keeps running even when your autopilot doesn't
3 R/C channel multiplexer, designed specifically for rovers
Compact size
Reasonable cost
Color-coded pin headers for fast, correct installation
Easily select between autonomous and manual control
R/C and MCU inputs, outputs clearly labeled
Red and green LEDs indicate autonomous or manual control.
Onboard regulator operates off 5.5-6V BEC or run off 5V BEC directly
Power rail transmits power from BEC to Receiver, Servo, MCU
Firmware pre-loaded or program the ATtiny13 yourself (with addition of a jumper)
Open source. Documentation available.

Taking Control

Using CH3: Solder CH3 jumper, connect 3R/C to RX. Switch control using CH3 on your remote.
Using CH1: Un-solder CH3 jumper or disconnect 3R/C. Turn your remote on to take over, off to relinquish control.

Some remote control receivers generate a failsafe signal with the transmitter off, in which case you'd need to use CH3 control.

Designed, fabricated and assembled in the United States of America.

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (5.00)

Documentation: (4.00)

Shipping: (5.00)

Communication: (5.00)

Martin | Nov. 24, 2014

Nice product + outstanding support and customer service!

Well-made board that simply does what it is designed for. High quality PCB and plating.

Michael | June 24, 2014

This thing saved my bacon more than a few times!

This makes it easy to switch between autonomous vehicle and fun RC car from the remote. That means I can test my vehicle without fear that it will just run off and crash. I put this on a Traxxas Slash and had no problems. I found out that even though there are only two controls on the transmitter, there are 3 channels on the transmitter and receiver. A quick added switch and I was able to change easily between Arduino control and RC control from the remote. Without this I would still be chasing after my runaway robot!