Traxxas MSE
NOTE: This is a work in progress
This book gathers all of the steps I followed to make my own MSE droid using shells that I purchased from a prop maker who provides a Top, Bottom, and optional Middle shell out of ABS or Styrene.
Additionally, I converted the RC controls to a S.H.A.D.O.W. (Small Handheld Arduino Droid Operating Wand) system for easier concealment of the controls.
Parts List
Outer Shells ( Look for open sales ) Top Bottom Middle (optional) Traxxas Bandit (B...
S.H.A.D.O.W Controller
S.H.A.D.O.W. (Small Handheld Arduino Droid Operating Wand) If you don't want to use a big chun...
Setup SHADOW with Arduino IDE
Getting started So, you have the Arduino (Uno, Mega), USB Host Shield, USB Bluetooth 4.0 dongle,...
Assemble the stack
Complete the Sandwich Now that you have the Arduino and USB Host shield set up, the next step is...
Sound Boards
Sound Files Mouse Droid Sounds.zip SparkFun MP3 Trigger Requirements 1 x micro SD card form...
Control Map
This page describes the default button mapping for the the SHADOW MSE edition system. Default (L...
USB Host Shield Troubleshooting
Soldering is usually required. The common USB-A host shield available for purchase right now (as...
TL:DR Checklist
Arduino + Controller Setup Install the Arduino IDE (if not already installed) Download the ...
Shell Construction
This chapter covers trimming the raw ABS or Styrene pulled components, templating and cutting whe...
Top and Side Racks
Electronics Upgrades
Beyond the initial SHADOW system I have several upgrades planned based on other MSE builds. * ...