RC transmitter as a sim controller

[Joe Gaffey]

I couldn't get used to a gamepad for racing so I've been testing an RC transmitter as a portable/couch sim controller.

Its a bit limited in terms inputs so I only mapped steering, brake and throttle and run automatic.
Steering is far more precise than a gamepad and I can actually catch slides that I never could with a gamepad.
So far I've tested AC on PC and some older sims on Steam Deck (RF1, GTL). They all work great and I can finally use the deck for simming on the go.

The Speed Dreams dev also requested a test and was apparently impressed with the results.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1679033197672136705

What do you think? Has anyone else tried this?

 

[GeekyDeaks]

I love it! I'm guessing you have the receiver hooked up to one of your arduino ADC pins and it's measuring the servo PWM signal?

 

[Joe Gaffey]

I love it! I'm guessing you have the receiver hooked up to one of your arduino ADC pins and it's measuring the servo PWM signal?

Pretty much. Very little code needed.

Basic Arduino script to convert an RC controller/receiver to a joystick.

Basic Arduino script to convert an RC controller/receiver to a joystick. - rc_controller.ino

gist.github.com

 

[GeekyDeaks]

I just stalked some of your other little projects. Love the arcade machine! https://www.instructables.com/Modular-Arcade-Machine/

 

[Neilski]

Pretty much. Very little code needed.

Wow, yes - astonishingly small amount of code! :-O