Introduction

The CrcConnect is a device that allows to send commands to a CrcDuino using a remote controller. The CrcConnect serves as a data relay; it takes information from a controller (using a wire), and send this information to a CrcDuino wirelessly using Xbee Radio Frequency Modules.

Compatible remote controller

The beauty behind CrcConnect is that it allows a robot to be controlled using off-the-shelf, popular gaming console remote controller. This way, each team can use whatever controller it’s the most comfortable with.

When using a wireless controller, it must be connected to the CrcConnect using:

• A USB-A to Mini-B wire (for PlayStation 3 controllers), like this one.

• A USB-A to Micro-B wire (for PlayStation 4 controllers), like this one.

Storage Mode

Like almost every electronic gadget, there is a very small current that leaks from the battery of the CrcConnect when it’s not in use. This undesired battery drainage can be avoided by putting the CrcConnect in Storage Mode. We recommend to put the CrcConnect in Storage Mode when you know it won’t be used for 2+ weeks. This will extend the CrcConnect battery life! Storage mode physically disconnects the battery from the control board, effectively cutting any possible leakage current.

• Storage mode is enabled when the jumper is removed from the board, or when it is plugged into the left and center pins.

• Storage mode is disabled when the jumper is plugged into the center and right pins.

Jumper OK; CrcConnect will work

Pairing with a CrcDuino board

Ports

Buttons

Status LEDs

Power management

The CrcConnect module can be recharged throught the Micro-USB port. It can even be recharged when in use!

No need to worry about recharging the remote controller itself. The remote controller, when connected to a CrcConnect module, is powered by the CrcConnect internal battery pack.

Auto-shutdown function

Button and joystick mapping

The remote controller buttons and joysticks state can be retrieved using CrcLib::ReadDigitalChannel() and CrcLib::ReadAnalogChannel() using the appropriate nomenclature.

The following pictures show the physical mapping of the different members of the enum classes.

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