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PCTx - PC to Transmitter Interface

Control an R/C vehicle or Robot from your Windows PC!

The PCTx interface allows you to connect your R/C transmitter to your PC. By connecting an R/C transmitter to a PC via the PCTx interface, you now have the ability to take control of an R/C vehicle or robot with your PC side applications.

Click here to see more about how the PCTx works.

Project ideas:

  • Wireless robot controller
  • Pan and Tilt system for a camera: video
  • Telepresence robot: video
  • Bomb disposal robot
  • Control system for a UAV
  • Steering wheel and foot pedal interface to R/C car
  • Industrial automation
  • Animatronics - puppets and effects

See more about example projects here

 

 

Features:

  • Supports up to 9 channels
  • Generate extra channels not supported by the transmitter
  • 50Hz refresh rate
  • Independent servo control
  • Adjustable pulse width
  • Sample software and API's available
  • NEW - Cable Length Black PCTx: 6ft
  • Cable Length Blue PCTx: 3ft
  • NEW - High Resolution Support (1024 steps per channel). Please note that the High Resolution PCTx is not compatible with ServoCommander or the non-High Resolution samples at this time. See the FAQ for more info about the High Resolution vs standard PCTx.



Sample Software:

Please use the following software as a starting point for your own applications. See the downloads page for more free source code and software.

Standard Resolution:

sample application
sample source code

High Resolution:

sample application
sample source code

product imageStandard Resolution Sample Application Screen Capture

Schematic and List of Materials:

Schematic
List of Materials

Compatibility:

USB interface, Windows XP and Vista compatible. Transmitter requires trainer port.

The PCTx comes with 1 of the following plugs standard. Please see the adapters section if you would like multiple plug styles.

The PCTx is compatible with the following radio brands:

  • Futaba
  • Airtronics
  • JR
  • Spektrum
  • Hitec
  • Tower Hobbies
  • Multiplex
  • ESky

 

Important Note:

If your radio is not listed the PCTx may still work however it is not tested by Endurance R/C. If your transmitter has a trainer port and can accept a PPM signal then the PCTx should be compatible. However due to the number of different buddy port protocols appearing on the market today we cannot guarantee compatibility with all radios. Please be sure to check your radio's manual before ordering to determine if your radio can accept a PPM pulse.

 

Compatible Accessories :

Adapters
Plugs
ServoCommander

 

Instructions:

Click here to view in MS Word format
Click here to view in PDF format

 

PCTx - $49.99

Plug Type Color
   

High Resolution PCTx - $49.99

Plug Type Color
   

PCTx Replacement Chip- $9.99

   

High Resolution PCTx Replacement Chip- $9.99

Videos

click to download
PC Wheel Testing

PCTx Demo 1

R/C Driver

PCTx Demo 2


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