Worth looking at AI to get you started with writing code, ChatGPT (whilst purists will shudder) can get you off to a really great start and can get you very close with just a few prompts.

ive been at this for 8 hours and cant seem to get it to work ive tried so many different codes through chat gpt, any chance you could share yours? i keep getting #include <SoftwareSerial.h> const int motionSensorPin = 2; // Pin connected to RCWL-0516 OUT const int rxPin = 0; // Arduino D0 connected to DY-SV5W TX const int txPin = 1; // Arduino D1 connected to DY-SV5W RX const int ledPin = 13; // Onboard LED pin for indicating motion detection SoftwareSerial voiceModule(rxPin, txPin); // SoftwareSerial instance for voice module void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); // Initialize serial for debugging voiceModule.begin(9600); // Initialize SoftwareSerial for voice module pinMode(motionSensorPin, INPUT); pinMode(ledPin, OUTPUT); // Initialize the DY-SV5W Voice Playback Module delay(500); // Delay to allow the module to power up sendCommand(0xAA, 0x02); // Command to set module to MP3 mode } void loop() { if (digitalRead(motionSensorPin) == HIGH) { Serial.println("Motion detected!"); digitalWrite(ledPin, HIGH); // Turn onboard LED on playRandomTrack(); delay(2000); // Delay to prevent multiple detections digitalWrite(ledPin, LOW); // Turn onboard LED off } } void playRandomTrack() { int trackNumber = random(1, 6); // Generate a random track number between 1 and 5 Serial.print("Playing track number: "); Serial.println(trackNumber); // Send play command to voice module sendCommand(0xAA, 0x03, trackNumber); // Command to play specific track } void sendCommand(byte cmd, byte para1, byte para2 = 0) { voiceModule.write(cmd); // Start byte voiceModule.write(para1); // Command or parameter byte voiceModule.write(para2); // Data byte (if needed) }

Look forward to hearing from you

Sorry I have no personal experience with the Giga R1 so don't really feel qualified to answer.

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Quite possibly yes, skip to around the 2 minute mark of this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iZ5xZKqE0JO1c40.htmlsi=KGhAOrxNAhv2dQrD

Glad you like it!

Thanks, appreciate the sub :)

Not sure who Mike is? :) Yes, the mini maestro is a 12 channel board, although software wise, I think they are all the same regardless of mini, micro etc.

No, this system is build specifically to use the xbox 360 transmitter and USB receiver.

@@ImperialLightandMagic aaah ok, thanks and keep up the great work.

correct

Thanks for your email, hope I can sort you out :)

Thanks buddy

Any mega sketch will work (I host one on my GitHub page which has maestro support already coded in) but make sure you select ADK board when uploading, not just mega (I’ve done a video about this too!)

@@brunobernier8870 to what?

@@ImperialLightandMagic Hey Steve! it's me again.... so i picked up a Mega ADK board, i have included all the libraries from Dans GitHub page, the sketch i copied from your page. loaded it to the board (i think) but the Xbox receiver does not appear to be working. the xbox controller just continues to flash the green circle. I know i have got to be overlooking something simple. can you give me a clue as to how i am fat fingering this....... Thanks... Pat

@@pgocon when you say flash the circle, do you mean it’s spinning (which is good) or all lights flash together? If spinning, you are probably good to go. If they all flash together, either they receiver and transmitter are not bound together, or the sketch is giving you problems. I have a video elsewhere about binding. Did you upload with the ADK board type selected (rather than just mega)? Hope this helps

@@ImperialLightandMagic All the lights flash together like it is not bonded, however if i plug the receiver into my PC, the controller and receiver link instantly. board i selected was the Arduino Mega ADK.

By the way ive seen your Mega ADK video but im very closed to deadline so i cant buy new parts and its a lot expensive. İm waiting for ur answers its very very very important for me, thank in advance.

@@emrecakar5732hi, did you confirm that the chip labelled AHC on your board is actually an AHC or a HC?

@@ImperialLightandMagic Hmmmm.... İdk what is AHC/HC, im using clon UNO R3.

@@emrecakar5732 look for my video about fixing issues with USB host shields. There is a huge batch of shields made with an incorrect chip onboard which renders them useless, until you change the chip Hence why ADK boards are MUCH easier

@@ImperialLightandMagic İts AHC

not via the maestro no, it would probably be possible to edit the main sketch such that you could manage a couple of servos but this is a bad idea, as anything you do inside the main sketch (ie anything that your transmitter is able to influence) has potential for you to lose control of your droid.

Thank you!!

Force :)

If you think I’ve deserved a cup of coffee out of your savings, the paypal address is in the video description ;)

@@ImperialLightandMagic done

Glad to help

You’d need to rewrite the code to use the Dfplayer and it’s libraries

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It came with the new laser module and also included the power supply.

On some receivers, the light only comes on when the device is communicating (why it lights when plugged into your pc) so that’s more than likely an issue with the host shield (have you seen my video about faulty usb host shields and changing the chip?) or the hardware ID

Hi Steve. Yes. I did change the IDs per your video…still no luck.

@@rprealitycosplay Have you checked the "AHC" chip? If you don't know what I mean, check out my video about fixing issues with USB host shield.

Not sure which "parts" you are referring to. In my build videos, the amplifier is rated to 24v so no issues there. The speed controllers are both fine, and the arduino and sparkfun mp3 take 5v out of the two speed controller 5v outputs, so they are fine too. That's all the parts on my board. If you wish to add extras like servo controllers etc, then you may need to add a 5v buck converter, but that's not what these basic boards have. Hope this answers your question.

Thank you Steve...yes....that is very helpful. I see now (looking at the video more closely) that your 24 volt battery is not plugged into the MP3, rather the Syren 10 is powering that component. Another question.....how to you address, with this set up, any worries about back EMF when the batteries are unplugged?@@ImperialLightandMagic

@@rprealitycosplayI unplug my foot motors when pushing the droid around, just in case. (I use XT90 connectors between my sabertooth 2x32 and the wires that go to the feet)

Thank you! Also….what 24 or 12 v batteries do you recommend for your setup?

Try my copy and see if it compiles: github.com/Imperiallandm/padawan_360_mega_maestro/blob/main/Padawan360_body_mega_maestro.ino

Getting a new error now, C:\Users\oconn\AppData\Local\Temp\.arduinoIDE-unsaved2024224-9828-8jliap.go7nr\sketch_mar24b\sketch_mar24b.ino:107:10: fatal error: PololuMaestro.h: No such file or directory #include <PololuMaestro.h> // added the Maestro libray ^~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ compilation terminated. exit status 1 Compilation error: PololuMaestro.h: No such file or directory

@@pgocon Yes, my version can control a pololu maestro board. You need to download and install the zip library from github.com/pololu/maestro-arduino in your IDE software

Dam fine job, Compiled and uploaded...... You sir, are a life saver.. next time i am in the UK, will personally buy you a pint... Thank You....

@@pgoconGlad you are sorted. If you wish to buy me a virtual beer, my paypal is [email protected] :)

range is pretty good, certainly further than I would ever want to be apart from my droid in a public setting

What sort of issues are you having, how is your board put together? I could probably assist, if you don't mind "buying me a coffee" :)