RC Receiver Adapter Add-On – Take Control with a Real Transmitter
The RC Receiver Adapter allows your Stackr robot to connect directly to a HOTRC DS-600 6-channel 2.4 GHz RC receiver, giving you hands-on experience with traditional radio-controlled systems. This add-on bridges the world of hobby RC and educational robotics, letting you control Stackr using a real RC transmitter instead of a phone.
What You’ll Learn
🔩 Integration & Hardware – Learn how to physically connect an external RC receiver to the Stackr platform using a dedicated adapter. Understand signal routing, power distribution, and safe wiring practices.
⚡ Electronics – Explore how PWM signals from an RC receiver represent joystick and switch positions. Learn how these signals are read by the Arduino Nano ESP32 and translated into motor, servo, or accessory control.
💻 Software – Build firmware that turns radio commands into robot actions:
- Read and decode multiple RC channels (up to 6).
- Map transmitter inputs to motors, servos, lights, or servos.
- Combine RC control with autonomous or assisted behaviours.
Why You’ll Love It
The RC Receiver Adapter gives Stackr a new level of realism and responsiveness. It’s perfect for users who want tactile control, faster reaction times, or to participate in RC-style challenges and competitions.
By connecting Stackr to the HOTRC DS-600, you’ll gain valuable insight into how drones, cars, and industrial robots are controlled, expanding your skills beyond mobile apps into the world of professional radio control.
Content:
Add an RC Controller to Stackr Video - https://youtu.be/gIeQFyYzOeg
This is just the adapter. It does not include Stackr or the HOTRC DS-600 or any other Add-On.
