It actually works! The mouse encoders read correctly, they can keep up with the wheel rotation (only about 50rpm max), and everything fits on the motor plate of the MkII chassis.
Black Dog Robotics dyno test cell
Right now I'm running a modified version of the PS2 example from the Arduino website, with enough of the motor control code from the original Coasterbot program to get the wheels turning. So far, so good. Next step is to put it all together - the original Coasterbot motor control software with I2C, PS2 mouse encoder reader, and the Arduino PID Library.
The amount of knowledge out there and everyone's willingness to share it just amazes me. You really have to love the Arduino community!
Brian
The Black Dog
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