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 …
Shpero – a robotic project success story
I recently got my first Sphero and I have to admit as with any new product I was skeptical in the beginning. However just after few minutes of playing with …
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 …
IMU breakout boards from ST
Sign that someone from ST is reading the blogs – a series of breakout boards directly from ST , just couple of good ones: $26.95 STEVAL-MKI093V1 ( breakout for LYPR540AH …
Quadcopter Prototype using Acc_Gyro and a PIC
This article introduces a new project I am working on – a Quadcopter using Acc_Gyro and a PIC. I share some things I learned along the way so far.
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.
USB Motion Gamepad Update: wide accelerometer and gyroscope support, configuration utility software
I have received some feedback from my readers regarding my first usb gamepad project , so for the past few weeks I was working on a new imrpoved design. There are plenty of new improvements that I hope will address many of your requests. The new device supports a wide range of gyroscopes and accelerometers that can be configured using Configuration Utility for Windows. Have a look at this article as it features new suggested schematics as well as a full feature log. Firmware and configuration utility are free to download for private use.