PS2 Arduino Controller

Here are some cool links and videos that I found to control an Arduino using an old Play Station 2 controller.  Maybe we could think of controlling our Subzero Arduino Submarine using something like this.

The Links:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Control-anything-with-ps2-controller-and-Arduino-/

http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2012/04/23/weekend-project-arduino-xbee-ps2-controller-20-channel-universal-project-controller/

http://www.billporter.info/2010/06/05/playstation-2-controller-arduino-library-v1-0/

http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=140991.0

http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=102901.0

The Videos:

- ZM

Cardboard Prototyping, Recycled Materials, and Future Plan Discussion

A few hours ago the team had our second meeting.  We created a 3D model of the Subzero Arduino Submarine Kit using cardboard, staples, tape, and binder clips.  Recycled materials were scavenged from old projects, tools, and junk.  A list of materials were written done to be purchased online and at Radioshack.  We plan to visit Radioshack this week sometime and get most of our electronic components.

Here is our second Vlog recapping today's meeting.  

- ZM  

Tentative Schedule

Week 1:

• PVC Design
• Enclosure Design
• Component Selection
• Material Write Up
• Cardboard Model

Week 2:

• RC Design
• Web Cam
• Attachments 

Week 3:

• Tether Length
• Aduino Code

Week 4:

• Buoyancy Test
• Waterproof Test 
• Design Housing

Week 5:

• Final Touches
• Preparation for presentation

- ZM

Introduction

Hey guys, this our first video log briefly describing the content of our first meeting.  We talked about the general design, list of materials, and manufacturing process.  

Summary of Introduction Meeting:

To Do List:

• PVC Design 
• Enclosure Design 
• Buoyancy Test
• RC Design
• Water Proofing Test
• Material Write Up
• Part Selection
• Tether Cable Length 
• Arduino Code
• Attachments 
• Cardboard Model
• Kit Housing Design
• Sort old junk to find reusable parts

Materials:

• PVC 
• Pipes, elbows, T - joints
• Pipe insulation
• Foam Core / Styrofoam
• Hot Glue
• Tape
• Flex Seal / Marine Grease
• Tether Cable
• Ethernet
• Plexi-glass
• Screws
• LEDs
• Motors / Props
• Wire
• Zip-ties 
• Arduino / Motor Shields 
• Spot light 
• Batteries

3D Printable / Laser Cut Parts:

• Motor Mounts
• Elbow Joints
• Attachment Pieces
• Electronic Enclosure / Cover Plate
• Gasket 

Attachments:

• Claw
• Camera
• Spotlight / Light Sensor
• Partial Tether
• Depth Gauge 

- ZM