RCduino

Library Overview

Supported Platforms

Installation Guide

Method 1: Arduino Library Manager

1. Open Arduino IDE
2. Go to Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries
3. Search for "RCduino"
4. Click Install

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the library files (RCduino.h and RCduino.cpp)
2. Create a folder named "RCduino" in your Arduino libraries directory
3. Copy the files into the RCduino folder
4. Restart Arduino IDE

// Quick test to verify installation
#include <RCduino.h>

RCduino rc(RC_CAR);

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  Serial.println("RCduino Library Version: " + rc.getVersion());
}

void loop() {
  // Your code here
}

API Reference

RCduino rc(VehicleType type = RC_CAR);

RCMotor motor(pin, type = BRUSHED_DC);

RCServo servo(pin);

RCReceiver receiver(type = PWM_SIGNAL);

enum SafetyState {
SAFE,
SIGNAL_LOST,
BATTERY_LOW_WARNING,
BATTERY_CRITICAL_WARNING,
EMERGENCY_STOP
};

Example Sketches

• Basic RC Car
• Advanced Control
• RC Plane

#include <RCduino.h>RCduino rc(RC_CAR);
                                void setup() {
rc.addMotor(9); // Motor on pin 9
rc.addServo(10); // Steering servo on pin 10
rc.addReceiver(PWM_SIGNAL);
rc.addBattery(A0, 2.0); // Battery monitor on A0 with 2:1 divider
rc.begin();
}

void loop() {
    rc.update(); // Handle all control automatically

// Manual override example:
// rc.setThrottle(50); // 50% forward
// rc.setSteering(-30); // 30% left
}

#include 

RCduino rc(RC_CAR);

void setup() {
// Setup components
rc.addMotor(9, BRUSHLESS_ESC); // Brushless motor
rc.addServo(10); // Steering
rc.addServo(11); // Auxiliary servo
// Receiver with 3 channels
rc.addReceiver(PWM_SIGNAL);
rc.getReceiver()->addChannel(0, 2); // Throttle
rc.getReceiver()->addChannel(1, 3); // Steering
rc.getReceiver()->addChannel(2, 4); // Aux

// Safety system
rc.addBattery(A0, 2.0);
rc.addStatus();

rc.begin();
Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop() {
rc.update();

// Custom behavior based on safety state
if (rc.getSafetyState() == SIGNAL_LOST) {
    Serial.println("Signal lost! Stopping vehicle");
}

// Access raw channel values
int auxValue = rc.getReceiver()->getChannelValue(2);
rc.setAuxServo(1, map(auxValue, -100, 100, 0, 180));
}

#include 

RCduino rc(RC_PLANE);

void setup() {
// Motors (brushless ESCs)
rc.addMotor(9, BRUSHLESS_ESC); // Main motor
rc.addMotor(10, BRUSHLESS_ESC); // Second motor (for twin-engine)
// Control surfaces
rc.addServo(11); // Ailerons
rc.addServo(12); // Elevator
rc.addServo(13); // Rudder
rc.addServo(A1); // Flaps

// Receiver setup
rc.addReceiver(PPM_SIGNAL);

rc.begin();
}

void loop() {
rc.update();
// Advanced mixing could be implemented here
// Example: Elevon mixing for delta wing planes
}

Wiring Guide

Pin Connection Reference

Interactive Demo

Troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions