The diminutive and lightweight
powerhouse of sensors and I/O
ports is — to my knowledge — a
combination unparalleled in the
world of affordable autopilots for
quadcopters. If you enjoy coding
the Arduino and want the option
of using a fantastic graphical user
interface to create the code for
you, then this is your card.
As I noted earlier, the problem
with this system is that it's
deceptively simple to work with. As
you start to peel away at the onion,
you'll soon discover hundreds of
options that you can explore on
your computer and then in the field
— and that's what robotics is all
about. There's no substitute for
hands-on experimentation, and the
ArduPilot manages to make the
task approachable for the novice,
and yet challenging for the
seasoned experimentalist. SV
FIGURE 16. Waypoint authoring tool showing a four-leg
jaunt in Boston's Fenway Park.
STEER WINNING ROBOTS
WITHOUT SERVOS!
Perform proportional speed, direction, and steering with only two Radio/Control channels for vehicles using two
separate brush-type electric motors mounted right and left
with our mixing RDFR dual speed control. Used in many
successful competitive robots. Single joystick operation: up
goes straight ahead, down is reverse. Pure right or left twirls
vehicle as motors turn opposite directions. In between stick
positions completely proportional. Plugs in like a servo to
your Futaba, JR, Hitec, or similar radio. Compatible with gyro
steering stabilization. Various volt and amp sizes available.
The RDFR47E 55V 75A per motor unit pictured above.
www.vantec.com
Order at
(888) 929-5055
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