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How to Control Tank Tracks Without Skid Turns?
I am planning to use an Arduino Uno with EZB firmware and two H-bridge controllers, one for each of the right and left track motors, with PWM speed control.
The way I want this to work is with a single joystick control:
- For a right turn: the left track moves forward, and the right track moves backward.
- For a left turn: the opposite of the above.
Can this be done with one joystick, or will it require a joystick for each track?
Related Hardware Arduino Genuino Uno
Controlling tank tracks without skid turns using a single joystick is definitely possible with the setup you have. You can achieve this by configuring the joystick to control the speed and direction of each track independently. Here's a step-by-step guide to set this up in ARC:
Step 1: Configure the Dual H-Bridge w/PWM
Step 2: Configure the Joystick (XInput)
Step 3: Custom Movement Panel v2
Forward Movement
Reverse Movement
Left Turn
Right Turn
Step 4: Integrate Joystick with Custom Movement Panel
Step 5: Testing and Calibration
Example Code for Joystick Integration
Here’s an example of how you can map the joystick movements to the custom Movement Panel scripts:
By following these steps, you should be able to control your tank tracks without skid turns using a single joystick. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
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Absolutely all movement panels will do that.
Thank you for the information.
Here’s a list of movement panels: https://synthiam.com/Support/Get-Started/how-to-make-a-robot/Movement-Style
You can choose one that works with your type of motor. Whether hbridge or continuous rotation or motor controller etc