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profmason.com » Programming VEXplorer for Computer control
WARNING! What is described here will certainly void your warranty and cause your vexplorer remote to cease to function in the original fashion. Proceed at your own risk!
I have developed a module that can be soldered into the Vexplorer remote that allows computer control of the Vexplorer robot.
profmason comes up with a slick hack to control the VEXplorer with a computer. I'm more apt to purchase the VEX Starter Kit with micro-controller, better radio, and parts galore but it is an interesting read and could be adapted to control a number of inexpensive RC products.
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