Andy Roid
I have read about many ways to develop Indoor Navigation. The Hardware recommended varies from an IPS system to a Lidar based system, even straight scripts, the use of cameras, Encoders and maybe even a compass. There are simple methods given in tutorials but they are not the "real" navigation wanted. Total confusion is what I end up with. I can see the validity of each device and even combinations of devices with added safety sensors such as drop off sensor, bumper sensors etc. Sophistication is needed but I end up with Mystification.
My main question is what works, is needed and makes sense? Anyone want to discuss this subject?
I know there are many who want to build the base for an Imoov or their favorite robot build or just get an Adventure Bot to travel throughout the house using a single verbal command. I would.
If Dj wants to do a Hack Night on this subject I think many would be interested.
@DJ... Ok so no hardware manufacturing, got that.... Can I ask if you/Jerimie would do custom boards for users who would pay for them (albeit a higher price)?... You have IPS already working so any chance you guys would make these board(s) on the side for some members willing to pay?
Or maybe a DIY kit Supplier. Chips pre programmed with firmware? My Uncle had a similar business.
I'm really intrigued with the simplicity and the results ...
I don't mind building one, although a PCB/KIT would reduce the build time ....
@DJ: I see there is a BOM, firmware, can we start, is the plugin ready to use ? Otherwise does not make sense the challenge.
@ptp
The only snag I can foresee is that ezrobot has a custom sized ribbon PCB for their camera. So you won't be able to directly order the camera. It is much smaller in length than the standard camera you can buy off the shelf. That being said, if you had 2 x ezrobot cameras (the second generation) you could transplant the camera units themselves onto the IPS. Oh and the camera's have a 100 degree wide angle lens installed, those could be a bit tricky to source. One of those lens also needs the IR filter removed. I will upload some more documentation for the cameras to github today.
I can let @DJ answer your other question. I believe there is a bit more work to be done on the plugin.
@Jeremie:
Q1) Can you confirm wide angle lens degree ?
Q2) Is the regular (non wide with IR filter) camera required ?@ptp
Q1. So it is a 100 degree wide angle lens which likely translates to a large amount of degrees if it were a normal lens.
Q2. The documentation that I will be uploading later today will make it clearer.
Can an adapter board or cable be built to make it fit?
@Jeremie: Are the jtag pins available in the PCB ? Can you generate/upload the gerber files ?