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S.H.A.D.O.W Controller

  • PS3 Move Navigation Controller
  • SHADOW Control Board ( Instruction Video ) ( Thread )
  • Arduino Uno R3 (common), Mega R3 (slightly more expensive), or Mega ADK (discontinued)
  • Arduino USB Host Shield   
    • SAVE YOURSELF BUY THIS ONE ( here )
    • WARNING
      • a/o December 2023, all shields available on Amazon and AliExpress require replacing a chip on the board. Save yourself and by this one.
      • Most cheapother shields will require soldering and repair (  see here )  
    • Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter
      • This Mustmust be an adapter that uses the older Bluetooth 4.0 spec. Anything lower or higher will likely not work
      • ( example )
    • USB-A to USB-B data cable ( Computer -> Arduino )
    • USB-A to Mini USB data cable ( PS3 Move -> Arduino )
    • MaleFemale - Female and Male - Male Dupont Wires
      • The wiring in your car will be Black, Red, and White so at least have those colors. Since you will likely be wiring more than that (audio, etc.) it helps to have more than these three colors.
      • ( Example )
    • Tiny breadboards to simplify splicing and help retain original RC functionality

    Optional Upgrades

    • Hex Wheel Hub upgrade
    • Real PCB / IC side panels
      • The real version requires a PCB, IC Sockets, IC chips, Capacitors and much more. 

        • PCB Left and Right and 2 "daughter boards" ( Common vendor)
        • 83 x 14 Pin IC Sockets
        • 16 x 16 Pin IC Sockets
        •  x 8mm Ceramic Circular Capacitors
        • .. More to come
    • Aluminum side panel cooling fins

    Useful Build Threads