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.
@Andy Roid, Unfortunately not. The original camera (oem - not ezrobot) flex cable is just too long for the IPS.
@ptp, no the JTAG pins aren't available but the SWD programming pins are broken out. SWD is an STmicro specific programming interface that only requires 4-pins. SWD works with the ST-Link v2 programmer ($30) which is much more affordable than most JTAG programmers.
I will upload the gerbers for all the hardware projects to github today.
I was just curious. I was wondering if the ez cameras needed to be attached to the board or could be remote mounted as long as they were together. (side by side) or if the original standard duel camera remote located. Then the longer cable could be used ?
@Andy Roid, I guess that may be technically possible but you would also need something to mount them to in order to keep them flat against a surface.
A remote mount, part of a picture frame was my thought.
Thanks for the answers. Just my mind running again.
No prob @Andy keep those ideas coming, that's what fuels our robots
! Ideas = Robot fuel!
@ptp the E-39 Indoor positioning system gerbers and more assembly instructions have been uploaded to Github: https://github.com/synthiam/E-39_Indoor_Positioning_System
as well as the gerbers and more assembly instructions for the E-44 IPS Transmitter: https://github.com/synthiam/E-44_IPS_Transmitter
@Jeremie: Thanks, the gerber files worked. I ordered the PCBs.
@ptp Are you trying to build the IDP? Cumps.