802.11b pocket pc modem remote controlling?

[snoopdoug1]

Ok guys, I've got a question. I've become very interested in building some kind of robot, and am wanting to control it through my pocket pc's 802.11b card. I plan on putting an old computer on the robot, and I would also put a wireless modem in the computer on the bot... I plan on having the computer control the servos, etc. Anyways, anyone know what else I would need to accomplish this? I know I'd need the two network cards, but what else? An access point? Any ideas? I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

Two Wireless cards can communicate between themselves if they are set to Ad-Hoc mode.

If your PDA card has Ad-Hoc settings, you can get a Wireless Client Card (not Wireless Modem) for the Robot?s computer.

If you want more then one source to control the Robot, install a Wireless Access Point (WAP) on the Robot, and you will be able to communicate from multiple sources. Currently WAPs cost only $30-$40 more then Client Card.

More info here: What do I need for wireless networking?

 

[snoopdoug1]

Thanks JackMDS!

Hrm, not sure if my PDA has ad-hoc settings... it's an Audiovox Maestro.

Thanks for the help though!

 

[snoopdoug1]

Oh yeah, what kind of range do you think I could get with this setup? As in, how far would the remote controlled robot be able to go before it just stop being controlled.

Thanks again.

 

[JackMDS]

With Visual Contact between the controller to the Robot 100-150?.

In a house between rooms (controller in one room, Robot in another room) 20-30?.

The range will depend on the Hardware quality, and the Nature of the electrical obstacles.

 

[snoopdoug1]

Hey thanks!

Anything else I should know before I try to do this?