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I think this is for people rapidly prototyping robots and devices that need RC-like functionality (hence the name "esplora") -- judging from that, this is meant
by shantanubala 14y ago
I think this is for people rapidly prototyping robots and devices that need RC-like functionality (hence the name "esplora") -- judging from that, this is meant to be a time-saver for a very specific purpose: creating remote controls for vehicles, which generally only require a similar button layout. I think it will be a success, mainly because that seems to be a common task for people using Arduino boards for robotics-type projects.
- dirktheman 14y agoI also think that's their initial idea. What I don't get is this: why would you build an entire Arduino-based robot, only to buy an almost-ready RC-controller. Which isn't actually an RC-controller, because you'd have to have a separate transmitter shield for it...
- knowaveragejoe 14y agoI don't think it's intended to -just- be a controller, but rather a game console unto itself(hence the socket for color TFT screen) . It certainly could be used as just an input device, though.