Fair enough, all I'm looking to do is contol movement of two motors. I've already completed a sketch that can take two analog signals (similar to two POTs). I also have a digital 4 button setup.
My low budget is due to my low requirements. Basically I just need a wireless joystick. I'm not familiar with how advanced data that is but it seems like pretty low.
Essentially the only capabilities I require are that of a 10 dollar RC car from Walmart.
The point of this project is just to get me started on wireless control and interpreting signals.
For anybody that is familiar with it, there are Arduino Nunchuck projects and also another that uses an Arduino to adapt a GameCube controller to an N64. If I could use a wired GameCube controller to control my arduino, I'm sure I could get a wavebird to do the same. Just an idea. But suggestions people please!