Quantity | Component name | |
1 | × | Remote control tank You can get a 1:16 remote control tank from Amazon for 99 bucks, my Mark II platform is Tiger 1 tank. |
1 | × | Tablet or small laptop with Windows operating system Windows tablet or small laptop that comes with USB port and able to run Skype. I bought my Acer ICONIATAB tablet on Craigslist for 99 bucks on Craigslist, it weight a ton but it does the job for now. |
1 | × | RC Servo controller (6 channel or more) Any USB to RC Servo controller will work, I choose Micro Maestro 6-Channel USB Servo Controller for $19.95 http://www.pololu.com/product/1350 |
1 | × | USB cable Connect tablet to Servo controller |
1 | × | Find a PC with Visual Studio 2008/2010/2012 to compile the Skype code |
1 | × | Aluminum angle bar and square tube from Home Depot Home Depot Parts#887480013870, #887480013771, #887480013177, #887480017373, one for each |
1 | × | lots of small bolts and nuts and super glue Get a package with different size from Home Depot |
1 | × | band saw and table drill to help you fabricate the aluminum pieces, feel free to you hand saw and electric drill if you have the time and patience ;) |