How to hack a NIKKO Radio Control Hummer
Hummer Photos
Follow the hacking of the Hummer here !
As the Hummer is modified new photos and descriptions of work will be added to this page.
The goal here is to insert a PIC 16F684 chip between the Pericom RC controller chip and
the steering and drive motors. The Hummer can then operate as a normal RC vehicle,
or as a vehicle under control of the PIC. Addition of distance sensors will make it able to avoid
obstacles.
NIKKO RC Hummer
Hummer1
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TopView1
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TopView2
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TopView3
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CarCircuit1
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CarCircuit2
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CarCircuit3
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CarSteering
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Transmitter1
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Transmitter2
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Transmitter3
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Transmitter4
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Transmitter5
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Transmitter6
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LcdDisplay
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ParkAssistant
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Data Sheets
Here are data sheets for the RC controller chips used in this Hummer.
They are manufactured by Pericom Technology Inc.
Download Pericom Technology Inc. Data Sheet for PT8A977B / PT8A978B RC Controller Chip
Data Sheet for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ...............................................pt8a977b.zip
Application note for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ..........................................carappnote.zip
Here is the link to the Pericom website.
Transmitter Waveforms
27 MHz transmitter waveform
Parking Assistant
A Radio Shack Parking Assistant will be used to provide distance detection.
Radio Shack Parking Assistant
The above picture shows the Radio Shack Parking Assistant which uses
ultrasonics to detect distance.
The schematics of the Radio Shack Parking Assistant are here.
LCD Display
LCD Display
The above picture shows the surplus LCD display which will be used as a user interface.
PIC Chip Controller
The Hummer will use a 16F684 PIC chip for control.
The photo below shows the 16F684 control circuit board.
Download Pericom Technology Inc. Data Sheet for PT8A977B / PT8A978B RC Controller Chip
Data Sheet for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ...............................................pt8a977b.zip
Application note for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ..........................................carappnote.zip
Here is the link to the Pericom website.
Data Sheet for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ...............................................pt8a977b.zip
Application note for PT8A977B / PT8A978B ..........................................carappnote.zip
Here is the link to the Pericom website.
Transmitter Waveforms
27 MHz transmitter waveform
Parking Assistant
A Radio Shack Parking Assistant will be used to provide distance detection.
Radio Shack Parking Assistant
The above picture shows the Radio Shack Parking Assistant which uses
ultrasonics to detect distance.
The schematics of the Radio Shack Parking Assistant are here.
LCD Display
LCD Display
The above picture shows the surplus LCD display which will be used as a user interface.
PIC Chip Controller
The Hummer will use a 16F684 PIC chip for control.
The photo below shows the 16F684 control circuit board.
Parking Assistant
A Radio Shack Parking Assistant will be used to provide distance detection.
Radio Shack Parking Assistant
The above picture shows the Radio Shack Parking Assistant which uses
ultrasonics to detect distance.
The schematics of the Radio Shack Parking Assistant are here.
LCD Display
LCD Display
The above picture shows the surplus LCD display which will be used as a user interface.
PIC Chip Controller
The Hummer will use a 16F684 PIC chip for control.
The photo below shows the 16F684 control circuit board.
The schematics of the Radio Shack Parking Assistant are here.
LCD Display
The above picture shows the surplus LCD display which will be used as a user interface.