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[Brad]

I would like to use LabVIEW software to create a control panel for my model.  I know I can buy interface circuits which will connect to a PC by USB or RS232 ports.  These operate at frequencies (2.4GHz same as wi-fi, 433MHz region) which are different from the listed regulated model control bands.  As these are allowed for remote control of robots, does anyone know if they would be allowed to control a model boat (call it a robot)?  I cannot find a PC/PDA-compatible interface at a regulated frequency (the nearest band seems to be the 458.5-459.5 band).

Can anyone confirm that if the "robotics" frequencies cannot be used to control, they can be used to take data from the boat (video, sensors)?

Does anyone have any experience of using LabVIEW for controlling or taking data from a boat?  If they do, where did they get the parts?

[Craig Kane]

I know a few modellers who use the car alarm remotes to operate other functions on their boats.  As far as I am aware, these operate on 433MHz and are completely legal.

Check out the UK Radio Control Council website for a definitive answer.

http://www.ukrcc.org/40mhz.html


Craig

[barriew]

There are now RC sets operating on 2.4ghz, and Fred Steer (who is on the UKRCC)  confirmed these were legal in the UK. I believe some fishermen have echo sounders on their bait boats and I believe use 433mhz to get the data back to shore.

Barrie

[Fast Electricals]

As far as I know 433Mhz can only be used for non-continuous remote control. It could be used as a simple on-off switch for a specific function or occasional data bursts, but not as a continuous data stream for steering/power control. 458/459MHz can be used fo RC applications.

Neil

[Brad]

Thanks for these replies.  Looks like as much planning will have to go into the RC as for the model itself, if I want to achieve my ambition of using a LabVIEW programmable controller/transmitter instead of a standard bought one.