First I would like to say I saw this type of tx/rx DIY here: http://blog.oscarliang.net/diy-wireless-...for-robots



Well, I am new to all of this. I can code a little, but it has been a while, and I am ok following schematics. Anyways, trying to help my son with a science fair  project. He had the idea of a head tracking device, like they use in the rc world, coupled with a wireless tx/rx that controls two servos in a hand - left right, up down - moving to your head movements.

A friend of ours is into rc hobby and suggested checking out one of the rc boards. We did, and bought the arduino and sensor for the head tracker. Very simple, and the code was also, simple. That part we have running.

The second part involved purchasing a promini tied to a cc2500 rx/tx. We assembled that as per the schematic on the board, however the code, the author only has in hex, and we are getting so many compiling errors, it is not even funny. We are using a usbasp S51 & AVR programmer (10 pin) and finally found out for arduino IDE to push the code you have to wire it not to the header pins but, MOSI, MISO, SCK,RST etc. AND push the reset button while compiling. So basically I have a couple of questions, and I am HOPING someone can help and greatly simplify this whole thing. We (shared the cost) bought a few of each board and transmitter for spares, but this whole thing has gone south and trying to salvage it... perhaps using a Arduino with a usb upload port would be best, had no issues with the headtracker using the nano.

First, is there a better programmer for the promini atmega328?

Second, is there an easier way to accomplish this wireless and simple to understand code? Basically looking for a simple transceiver that will take the PPW signal from the head tracker, and wireless transmit to the hand that contains a receiver, and two servos, that converts the PPW wireless signal to the up/down - left/right motion.

I would appreciate help with the code, and schematic. Basically need a simple rx/tx that will control two servos - up/down left/right and maybe another channel to turn a light on and off with a push button or switch...

Any help greatly appreciated. THANKS!!!

Anyone? Could really use the help. Thanks.

Sorry, I am a newbie and not sure how to help. You are not being ignored, probably just no one knows where to point you in right direction. Did you try some Arduino threads ?

Yea, no one got back to me. I basically would like to start with a schematic, and then the code?

(22-Mar-2016, 06:03 AM)pityocamptes Wrote: Yea, no one got back to me. I basically would like to start with a schematic, and then the code?

Sorry i can't really help you with this but i just did a quick google search and found this. 
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Robo...d-Arduino/

Sounds like you are doing the same thing a camera gimbal would do to follow a head tracker.  You might try a search on that.  I've never done a head tracker, but I've done a auto-leveling camera gimbal using two servos and a KK2.1 flight controller - unfortunately it's been awhile (and I just followed someone else's instructions).

(22-Mar-2016, 10:27 AM)sloscotty Wrote: Sounds like you are doing the same thing a camera gimbal would do to follow a head tracker.  You might try a search on that.  I've never done a head tracker, but I've done a auto-leveling camera gimbal using two servos and a KK2.1 flight controller - unfortunately it's been awhile (and I just followed someone else's instructions).

Yes, it would be very similar now that I think of the concept. Ok, will continue to look around... if anyone has anything definitive I would appreciate it.