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IMU Theory and Experiments

global_local_frames DCM Tutorial – An Introduction to Orientation Kinematics IMG_1485 Upgrade your RC Transmitter with a DIY Tilt Motion Control Module IMG_1359 Arduino code for IMU Guide algorithm. Using a 5DOF IMU (accelerometer and gyroscope combo) 07 A Guide To using IMU (Accelerometer and Gyroscope Devices) in Embedded Applications.

Motion Sensing USB Devices

Play PC games the iPad style – Using a PIC with USB, accelerometer and optional Gyroscope IMG_1116 USB Motion Gamepad Update: wide accelerometer and gyroscope support, configuration utility software snapshot20081122140658 Accelerometer Controlled Usb Gamepad and Mouse using PIC18F2550 / PIC18F4550

USBThumb

Updating Firmware on USBThumb 4433017469_315f149586 Using USBThumb as a Propeller Programmer and as a USB to Serial Converter

Robotics

IMG_1084 Build a 8A (4A per motor) dual motor driver for under $10. Introducing OctoDriver – poor man’s motor controller. IMG_0891 Stereo Vision with OpenCV and QT

Quadcopter

IMG_1466 Quadcopter Prototype using Acc_Gyro and a PIC

Soldering and DIY Fabrication

Use extra-long headers to hold a board on a pogo pins testing jig IMG_0676 DIY Surface Mount on a Budget – Complete Walkthrough from PCB etching to Reflow IMG_0224_crop Soldering a wire to fine pitch (0.3mm) SMT devices IMG_0098_crop Reverse Surface Mounting of Small Leadless SMT Components

Benchmarks and Reviews

Hakko 808 Desoldering Tool Review bus_pirate_breadboard_accelerometer Exploring a digital I2C/SPI accelerometer (MMA7456L) with Bus Pirate IMG_1136 Accelerometer Experiments – Part 2: LIS331AL and DE-ACCM2G (ADXL322) . Filters, amplifiers and vibration response. IMG_1117 Accelerometer Experiments – Part 1: DE-ACCM2G (ADXL322), LIS244AL, Pololu MMA7260QT

Tricks and Tips

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Fun Projects

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News and Discussions

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