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*xbee Long Range [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Digi-International/XBP9B-DPST-001/ mouser] | *xbee Long Range [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Digi-International/XBP9B-DPST-001/ mouser] | ||
**Arduino wireless shield [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Arduino/A000065/ mouser] [https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-wirelss-sd-shield arduino store] | **Arduino wireless shield [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Arduino/A000065/ mouser] [https://store.arduino.cc/usa/arduino-wirelss-sd-shield arduino store] | ||
**xbee programming board [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11697 sparkfun] | |||
*8 Channel [[Relay Module]] | *8 Channel [[Relay Module]] | ||
*(4) 6P DPST toggle switch [https://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-Toggle-Switch-24D451 grainger] | *(4) 6P DPST toggle switch [https://www.grainger.com/product/HONEYWELL-Toggle-Switch-24D451 grainger] | ||
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#download [https://www.digi.com/products/xbee-rf-solutions/xctu-software/xctu#productsupport-utilities digi xctu] software. | #download [https://www.digi.com/products/xbee-rf-solutions/xctu-software/xctu#productsupport-utilities digi xctu] software. | ||
#connect via usb | #connect via usb [https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11697 sparkfun board] | ||
#define a network number | #define a network number | ||
#define destination radio serial number - printed on each xbee board | #define destination radio serial number - printed on each xbee board | ||
Revision as of 01:56, 1 November 2017
Used to control the hydraulic system of MicroTrac.
See the arduino code that runs inside this controller box.
Goals
- Remotely control solenoid valves
- Transmit signals from remotely located control box to onboard control box
- Broadcast GPS location and compass heading from MicroTrac
- Determine suitability of different wireless standards and hardware
- Wifi Shield
- xbee long range
Tentative BOM
- Arduino Mega
- xbee Long Range mouser
- Arduino wireless shield mouser arduino store
- xbee programming board sparkfun
- 8 Channel Relay Module
- (4) 6P DPST toggle switch grainger
- (5) 4-way Trailer Connector Grainger
- GPS Module Sparkfun
- GPS Antenna Sparkfun
- Compass breakout board sparkfun
- Logic Converter Sparkfun
- (2) RP-SMA F-M Cable digikey
- 900Mhz Antenna Sparkfun
Wiring Diagram
Controller Box
Wiring Harnesses
Onboard Box
Wire Harnesses
xbee setup
- download digi xctu software.
- connect via usb sparkfun board
- define a network number
- define destination radio serial number - printed on each xbee board
- lower broadcast strength
- tweak other settings
- repeat for second radio
Future Work
- Remotely control throttle
- Remotely shut down or start engine
- Integrate with GPS functionality