How much power is needed to hover ?
by Sergiu Baluta, Starlino Electronics, revised 10/30/2015 This article is a theoretical venture that aims to answer a series of practical questions, such as: – given a certain electrical setup …
Inside Coach – Smart Ball IMU Based Technology
To all my fans, readers and supporters … I just wanted to share a new exciting project to which I dedicated my last few months of work. This project summarizes …
Introducing the QuadHybrid – a stable, maneuverable and cheap flying robotic platform
Introduction & Demo of the QuadHybrid Design I’ve been experimenting for quite a while with different configurations of Multi-Copters and RC Helicopters, basically looking for a stable robotic platform that …
DCM Tutorial – An Introduction to Orientation Kinematics
Introduction This article is a continuation of my IMU Guide, covering additional orientation kinematics topics. I will go through some theory first and then I will present a practical example …
Upgrade your RC Transmitter with a DIY Tilt Motion Control Module
If you are into Radio Control Models or robotics chances are that you have an old RC transmitter laying around. This article describes how to create a motion control module for your RC transmitter, that will allow you to control your model or robot by simply tilting the transmitter case. That’s right no more wiggling the sticks!
Arduino code for IMU Guide algorithm. Using a 5DOF IMU (accelerometer and gyroscope combo)
This article introduces an implementation of a simplified filtering algorithm that was inspired by Kalman filter. The Arduino code is tested using a 5DOF IMU unit from GadgetGangster – Acc_Gyro . The theory behind this algorithm was first introduced in my Imu Guide article.
A Guide To using IMU (Accelerometer and Gyroscope Devices) in Embedded Applications.
This article discussed the theory behind accelerometer and gyroscope devices. It shows a simple Kalman filter alternative, that allows you to combine accelerometer and gyroscope data in order to obtain more accurate estimates about the inclination of the device relative to the ground plane.