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==Sensors==
 
==Sensors==
 
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===[[GPS]]===
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For our first semester prototype, [[User:AlexTheGreat|Alex]] selected the:
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[https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=158&pID=8631 Garmin  GPS 18 5Hz] ($200)
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It gives us our GPS position every 200ms with an accuracy of at least 3.5m,<br>
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and with an expected accuracy of within a meter using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_Area_Augmentation_System WAAS].<br>
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It does not require a subscription to any service.
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===Compass===
 
===Compass===
 
===Accelerometer===
 
===Accelerometer===

Revision as of 23:09, 18 September 2007

Sensors

GPS

For our first semester prototype, Alex selected the: Garmin GPS 18 5Hz ($200)

It gives us our GPS position every 200ms with an accuracy of at least 3.5m,
and with an expected accuracy of within a meter using WAAS.
It does not require a subscription to any service.

Compass

Accelerometer

Gyro

Wheel Encoders

Cameras

Laser Range Finder