MicroTrac Controller v17.10

Used to control the hydraulic system of MicroTrac.

Goals

• Remotely control solenoid valves
• Transmit signals from remotely located control box to onboard control box
• 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
• 8 Channel Relay Module
• (4) 6P DPST toggle switch grainger
• (5) 4-way Trailer Connector Grainger

Wiring Diagram

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Future Work

• Remotely control throttle
• Remotely shut down or start engine
• Integrate with GPS functionality
  • Open Source Robotic Tractor