Radio control using a computer.

[Christian Lincoln]

I wanted to know if you could transmit radio signals from a computer to the desired device (most likely an RC plane). I would like this to be programmable if possible as I would be using my Mac and a Raspberry Pi to do so.

Also, where would I buy my servos, motors, batteries and props from? I think the model will be about a kg or around that number.

[Nick]

Hi there! Welcome!

 

All those items depend on the purpose, what is it you are trying to build?

[Christian Lincoln]

The plane would be about 1kg and it could go at a decent speed, handled using a Raspberry Pi Zero W (in other words an onboard computer with electronic pins for surface and motor control).

The computer is absolutely necessary as it can be used for some experimental tasks I had in mind. It would have control to a transmitter and receiver that can work on different frequencies, I would prefer it to be accessed by the pins onboard. To make things more succinct, I need a receiver and transmitter that can be controlled by pins/wires.

 

Thanks!

[Madmini]

Take a look at arduplane 

[glideher]

to transmit the signal,  you would still need a radio system, Rx and Tx, but surely you will be able to use a computer to map out your way points, etc. just like quad copters via arduino

[tomzac66]

Still a bit suspect if you ask me.


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