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PCTx - USB 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
  • NEW! Generate extra channels
  • 50Hz refresh rate
  • Independent servo control
  • Adjustable pulse width
  • C++, C#, and VB.NET software API's available
  • Length: 3ft



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.

Click here to download the sample application

Click here to download the sample source code

product imageSample Application Screen Capture

 

Compatibility:

USB interface, Windows compatible. Vista is not currently supported. 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

 

Important Note:
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 with either a positive or negative shift 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

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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