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Remote Control Question

mtierney5 · 2010-10-14 21:36:22

Hi guys and girls, I have a 4yr old son who has special needs and who is a car and tractor fanatic. What I’m looking for is a John Deere ride-on battery powered tractor. These are pretty much easy to get from the UK but my problem is that my son would not be able to drive it himself. So, I need one with a parental remote…

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#62 11-06-2011 05:52PM

fergal.b

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Thats just classic the smile on his face says it all

I might have to get you to build something up for my son I'm good with wood and engines but electronics are not my thing.

Ps congrats on your 4000 post and what a post.

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#63 12-06-2011 12:03AM

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Yea i think we can do something up for him alright, i think you can come up with some good ideas as you did about the joystick in this case, so if you can think of something suitable for your son, i`l help no problem if i can.

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#64 11-11-2012 10:02AM

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A second tractor project, same as the first, same tractor and all.

Same car relay setup for the radio control operation, but micro-controllers doing the interfacing between radio receiver and relays, and between the on-board joystick and steering/throttle controls.

Progress here

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