wungNits 1 Posted October 17, 2019 I'm looking for a way to control a car with one hand. One idea i had was to use a two stick 4 channel transmitter and just use one of the joysticks for fwd/back and left/right. Does anyone know if this would work? Any other ideas welcome. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 17, 2019 Many wheel and trigger controllers can be used one handed, steering with a thumb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted October 17, 2019 Matteo, said that he puts extra foam on the steering wheel, so it would be easier to control with his thumb. Here is a video of him controlling this truck with left hand, camera stick on his right hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blissard 359 Posted October 17, 2019 2 hours ago, wungNits said: I'm looking for a way to control a car with one hand. One idea i had was to use a two stick 4 channel transmitter and just use one of the joysticks for fwd/back and left/right. Does anyone know if this would work? Any other ideas welcome. Michael It works but it's hard to hold a 4 channel stick radio with one hand especially if it's a heavy transmitter. I have a Kyosho Perfex wheel radio and it's pretty easy to control with one hand, steering with thumb like TurnipJF said. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Biz73 603 Posted October 17, 2019 This one has a part for thumb steering built into the wheel https://www.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?I=LXKRVE&P=ML Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wungNits 1 Posted October 17, 2019 Thankyou for your replies. I will look into trigger/wheel solution. I had not thought of that. However, a stick, if possible, would be easier. Grip in my hand is not good and the more ways there are to grab something the better. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munchbox 100 Posted October 17, 2019 If you git gud running cars with 1 hand you can race yourself too. Sorry i had to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 9192 Posted October 18, 2019 If hand grip is an issue, you might try using a radio tray like the ones used by some model aircraft pilots. Hung around the neck and braced against the body, this gives something to rest the transmitter on, so you don't need to hold it. You can then use your available grip to manipulate the stick, which can be extended and thickened to make holding it easier. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbySideways 113 Posted October 18, 2019 Where abouts in the world are you? If you are somewhere down the south west of england I can assist you with coming up with something. I make quite a few bits on my lathe and have made my own equipment to assist with my right leg amputation. I'd be happy to assist with helping you modify your equipment if it would help you out. I'm thinking a clamp around the wheel of a trigger grip RC controller with a thumb loop or similar that would assist with the steering control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NobbySideways 113 Posted October 18, 2019 Also your idea will work fine; the 6 channel receivers are pretty much the same size, shape and cost as the 3 channels. I use a Flysky FS-T6 Transmitter and I'm pretty sure you could just use one of the sticks for steering, throttle and brake/reverse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted October 18, 2019 Perhaps one should think broader than the traditional RC transmitter - stick or pistol. Today it's possible to buy Receivers that pair to Bluetooth or Wifi and use your smartphone as controller. Using the gyro sensor for steering and a slider onscreen for throttle is my preferred setup for 1 handed RCing... great for crawlers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wungNits 1 Posted October 18, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions. All worth looking into. @NobbySideways - thanks for the offer. I may be in touch. @willyChang - I hadn't realised there were wifi/bluetooth receivers. I'll look at whats available. Michael 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted October 19, 2019 Hobbyking worked ok https://hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbyking-ios-android-4ch-wifi-receiver.html?___store=en_us darned, looks like it's discontinued Kyosho is dearer but has fancier design including a FP camera option https://rc.kyosho.com/en/82260.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1814 Posted October 19, 2019 HK might've replaced with this one https://hobbyking.com/en_us/dension-wifi-rc-receiver-system-fpv-for-your-iphone-ipod-ipad-and-android.html shoot, that one D/C'd also Blink... http://www.robotcombat.com/products/BG-BlinkRC.html ...and you'd miss it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites