ArduStation code V11 now available
Well the 80% of the work was made inside. So whats new?
-I fixed the issue with the buzzer that sometimes used to drift.
-Now you can record the home position and stays even if you disconnect the unit. This function will let me do many things with the board.
-Now you can see the 2D/3D distance, direction and the altitude angle of your aircraft. This info will let me control the antenna and will help you spot your aircraft in the air.
-I added a tiny and very funny arrow (like the OSD's) that indicates the heading and the waypoint bearing of your aircraft.
-Added the new RSP = Roll set point variable, for debugging. If the value is positive means your aircraft is trying to turn right, if is negative is trying to turn left. This is the actual value coming from the navigation function and telling to the stabilization (autopilot) where to go.
The next addition is the directional antenna, I'm just waiting for the material.
For those who don't know the meaning of the data, here it is:
WP# = Waypoint Number
CRS = Course over ground
BER = Bearing (the direction of the waypoint)
GSP = Ground Speed
ASP = AirSpeed
ALT = Altitude
RSP = Roll set point
The code is locate here:
http://code.google.com/p/ardu-station/
[UPDATE] I forgot to mention that you need the replace (update) the folder called "LiquidCrystal" (is an arduino library for the LCD). The new library folder is included in the same file of the ardustation code,inside "libraries". Then just copy/paste it into the arduino IDE: "\\arduino-0016\hardware\libraries". You are done!
Enjoy!
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Comment by viky on August 5, 2009 at 12:11am -
nice use of 20x4 LCD . it will be helpful in case we dont have laptop , cheap solution for wireless ground station.
That arrow idea is great what ascii you used for inclined arrow.
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Developer Comment by Mark Colwell on August 5, 2009 at 8:23am -
Great, I will install and report any issues , Thanks Jordi
I have not had time to get my uBlox talking to ArduPilot, I was layed off and I needed to backup , and archive data from 3 computers. Funny that my company didn't lock me out, or get any passwords for computers/projects or databases, They may need to call me in future ! I am going to maintain donor databases for Pacific Wale Watch Foundation out of Maui if all goes well !! Also my mom passed away from cancer on 3 Aug, so I will be very busy, I hope I can find time to return all their computers,
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Moderator Comment by Sgt Ric on August 5, 2009 at 9:35am -
I am very sorry to hear this Mark.
I am sure I speak for all here in the community when I say we hope for the best for you.
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3D Robotics Comment by Jordi Muñoz on August 5, 2009 at 10:30am -
Mark i hope the best for you! =)
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3D Robotics Comment by Jordi Muñoz on August 5, 2009 at 10:32am -
Viky, i made this because is difficult for me carry the laptop always and the battery drains very quickly. Sometimes i can't access to the fly field with my car to recharge the laptop.
I made the characters manually.
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Comment by Nick Sargeant on August 5, 2009 at 7:53pm -
Wow, sorry to hear about your troubles Mark. Hope things improve for you.
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Developer Comment by Mark Colwell on August 5, 2009 at 11:43pm -
Thanks for your kind words, I will make the best of my situation, Mom passed away peacefully with family, It was for the best as she was suffering. I need a break from commercial systems development, but will miss users who depend on me. They replaced me with 3 new users, but all of then have no Idea what to do when things go south, I can now start a new phase in my life. I am free to retire and explore great things again.
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Comment by Gagarien on August 6, 2009 at 12:39am -
Hi Mark sorry to hear about your mom,hang in there. And yes as you say from where I am this is the norm and always just wonder when they have to re-employ the guy again and normally as a contractor to sort out the mess at great exspense.
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Developer Comment by Mark Colwell on August 6, 2009 at 1:50am -
They are between a rock and a hard place, while I can peruse more enjoyable work, for a better cause, I may have a shot at helping the Pacific Whale Watch Foundation. They are looking for a seasoned developer to maintain their donor management system, I can work from home and visit Maui as necessary, 5000 mile telecommute not to bad.
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Developer Comment by Mark Colwell on August 6, 2009 at 1:53am -
Maybe observe, track & record whales, with my UAVs !!
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