Can the following controller controll the listed movements below?
DX5e DSMX 5-Channel Transmitter/Receiver Only MD2

I am building a robot that will lift trash cans. It will do the following movements:

1. Two wheels on the bottom powered by 2 motors.
2.One motor that will lift the trash can up from the bottom (like a forklift.)
3.Two motors to sqeeze the trash can on the sides, holding it in place.

it might work, but you really want something with more functionality to control the things, something designed for this.

you will need two channels (one each to control bottom motors) and two channels for the arms (1 each if you want independent movement) and 1 for the lift. they all need to be proportional channels (no toggle switches) so something that can switch which switches control what channels channels on the radio or a radio with dials or proportional levers or knobs.

Thanks for the quick reply. This remote has 5 channels. That being said, would you know of a different remote that would be better suited for our needs?

BTW - we are going to attach a wi-fi video camera to it, so we can take out the trash while sitting on the coach. This is a project for me and my 10-year son. It's going to be great!