"IRTank" Project

This is probably the most "toylike" application in this book. It's actually a lot of fun to move around the tank using just a "Sony" brand compatible TV Remote control. The "tank" is actually known as a "Differential Drive Robot" and a number of different platforms can be used for the application - not just the two Tamiya tank drives I used for my prototype. Personally, I recommend Tamiya's "Wall Hugging Mouse" (70068-1300) as it is much easier to build.

Click Here to look at the application's source code.

The circuit used for this application is:

The bill of materials for this application is:

Part Description

U1 PIC12F84-04/P

U2 293D

Y1 4 MHz Ceramic Resonator with built in 27 - 33 pF Capacitors

C1 0.1 uF, 16 Volt Tantalum Capacitor

R1 10K, 1/4 Watt Resistor

R2, R3 100W, 1/4 Watt Resistor

C2, C3 10 uF, 35 Volt Electrolytic Capacitors

I/R Receivers LiteOn 40 KHz I/R Remote Control Receiver Modules

RST Momentary On Push Button Switch

Miscellaneous Breadboard Prototyping System, Wiring, Battery Clip