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Another Ar Drone Question

Hey there guys!

Went through the manual, but couldn't find the following:

Trying to understand how do the AR drone variables $X and $Y work exactly....?

Thanks,
Roi.


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#1  
What are the $X and $Y? I can't see any reference to any AR drone variables on anything and none show up in the variable watcher with any drone controls added...
#2  
Hey Rich,
You have first to connect to the drone, before the variables show up.

There are: $DronePsi (Z axis angle), $DroneTheta (forward backward angle), $DroneAlt (altitude in mm) and $DronePhi (Roll angle), which as you see, i think i could figure out more or less how they function, but $X and $Y seem to avoid me....
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#3  
Ah right, I don't have a drone to connect so I can't really help.

Just a few thoughts of what it could be (however wait for someone else to chime in if they know). Doesn't the AR Drone have sensors for velocity? X being the velocity on the X axis and Y being velocity on the Y axis? Add the variable watcher and see what happens when you fly it around?
#4  
Hmmm....a very good idea!

How come i didn't think of velocity but only of positioning?

Shall check it out very soon!

Thanks a lot!
#5  
Hey there Rich or anyone who can help answering this question!

I was not able to affirm that the $X and $Y are velocity variables, although i was looking at them while the drone was moving. The numbers just jump with no pattern that i was able to link with velocity indication.

Does anyone know, what and how these variable represent?


Thanks,
Roi.
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#6  
I think he means $DroneX and $DroneY and $DroneZ?
#7  
Yes! Sorry!
$DroneX and $DroneY and $DroneZ !

It appears only when the drone is connected, i have a short memory, so some 5 min elapse after i end the flying session and write a question....LOL


What do the $DroneX and $DroneY and $DroneZ stand for?

Thanks.