Currently there is a web based control system for driving it around, and after adding some sensors I’ll probably build an API for driving it programmatically. Making it more like a robot and less of a remote controlled car.
Thanks to everyone that has helped so far, and the Fab Lab for tools and equipment.
Currently working on the control software for a mecanum drive system. I’ll be creating a little raspberry pi mobile platform to drive the pi around as well. All hopefully controlled via a web or joystick interface. Debating whether I want to go with a custom controller that communicates with the pi over xbees, or a local network web interface that sends data over web-sockets from virtual javascript multi touch joysticks. Both sound pretty appealing.
So far I’ve been experimenting with the i2C interface pwm board to control the continuous rotation servos driving the mecanum wheels. My ( currently in progress code ) can be found on my github, Adafruit-PWM-Servo-Driver-helpers.
Was interested in seeing how attaching a phone to my bike would affect my ability to navigate while riding to unfamiliar places. Hopefully it doesn’t cause too much of a distraction. Sadly, I was already tempted to read Reddit on my maiden voyage home.