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==Sensors== | ==Sensors== | ||
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For our first semester prototype, [[User:AlexTheGreat|Alex]] selected the: | For our first semester prototype, [[User:AlexTheGreat|Alex]] selected the: | ||
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| − | The GPS is attached to COM2 (RS232 | + | The GPS is attached to COM2 (RS232, /dev/ttyS1, 19200 8N1) on the TS-7800. |
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| + | gpsd interfaces with ntpd and reads the DCD line on COM2 to provide time information via network interface. | ||
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===Gyro and Accelerometer=== | ===Gyro and Accelerometer=== | ||
Revision as of 21:12, 4 November 2007
Contents
Mission
Abstracting hardware sensors into quality data that can be accessed over a software interface
Sensors
GPS
Hardware:
For our first semester prototype, Alex selected the: Garmin GPS 18 5Hz ($200)
- Updates every 200ms
- Accurate to at least 3.5m, expected accuracy of ~1m
- 12 parallel satellite tracking, WAAS enabled
- Does not require a subscription to any service
- Voltage Requirement: 4.0-5.5V
Software:
The GPS is attached to COM2 (RS232, /dev/ttyS1, 19200 8N1) on the TS-7800.
The GPS outputs a rising edge signal to allow precise time keeping,
gpsd interfaces with ntpd and reads the DCD line on COM2 to provide time information via network interface.
Gyro and Accelerometer
The gyro and accelerometer are a combo system created by SparkFun. It incorporates both the ADXL330 and IDG300 to enable measurements of acceleration along the x, y, and z axes and of angular rate about the x and y axes. For more information, please visit SparkFun's page on the IMU 5 Degrees of Freedom.
- IMU 5 Degrees of Freedom
- Voltage Requirement: 3.3V
Compass
- PNI Vector 2Xe Compass Module
- SPI Interface
- Accuracy: Max: 2° RMS; Typical: 1° RMS
- Power Requirement: 2mA @ 3.3V
Wheel Encoders
We may be able to connect the encoder to the back of the motor instead of near the wheel. There is a recessed shaft (under a cover) at the back of the motor that is hexagonal (~0.79" diameter x ~0.17" long). As for mounting, there are four screw holes (size 8-32) equally spaced around the outside of the motor (~3.5" apart longways) and two recessed screw holes (size 8-32) inline with the outer holes (~2.7" apart longways). The inner holes don't have very much clearance to the motor wall near the outside (~0.15").
Laser Range Finder
Current LIDAR: Hokuyo URG-04LX
- Indoor model, not suitable to our needs
Next Semester LIDAR: SICK LMS
- Currently hoping to borrow one of these units from the Urban DARPA project
- Outdoor model, used by all serious competitors
