What to buy

Forum 2005-2010 (read only) Hardware Development
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The project I'm currently trying to create is a remote control vehicle I'm creating(not a street vehicle).

What my project will need is.

Main micro controller to receive wireless commands from a hand held device.
Main micro control is going to have to be able to regulate a DC motor
The Wireless single will only need to be max of 100-200 feet outdoors

So what would be the best EQ to get? I know im going to at least 2 micro controllers 1 for the vehicle and 1 for the hand held. I will also need some type of wireless communication between the 2.

I ask here becuase i would much rather buy what i need the first time around and get every thing to work then have to get trial and error.

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Xbee is simple and works well with the Arduino.
Its about $20 for one module. You'll need two.

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Xbee is simple and works well with the Arduino.
Its about $20 for one module. You'll need two.

Ok I'm looking at as they seem to be the only ones with the Xbee in the US

I would need 2 of them and 2 of the "Arduino Stamp"?

If this is correct how would i go about programming them. Would i also need "Arduino USB Board" or does the Xbee also have the ability to program

*Note im just starting out with the Arduino so please bare with me =)

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the xbee shield at sparkfun plugs into the arduino decimilia.