"I also do not write code. I just saw that someone else had asked for this feature. Use this link to track the feature:
http://code.google.com/p/ardupilot/issues/detail?id=48"
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ardurover for a slope mower.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derek Ernewein Jul 23, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hy friends.I'm new into this forum and at first i'd like to thank you for your attention.I built a RC slope mower for my large garden. It seems to work very well. A sabertooth 2x60 and two brushed…Continue
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mauro maffioli replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."Thanks Zach and Derek.
I wish to follow Derek's suggestion about DGPS.
Derek, have you some news about implementation of DGPS software into Ardupilot (unfortunately i'm not right enough to write code)…"
Derek Ernewein replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."There was an 'issue'/feature request logged against ArduPilot in the Google Code Project to add support for Differential GPS (DGPS). DGPS with two groundstations near your house would greatly improve the accuracy of the GPS…"
zach w replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."I don't think there's any off-the-shelf solution, but would be happy to be wrong!
My feeling for beacon method is to use IR beacons and an omnidirectional lens and camera on the vehicle. The image from the camera should have bright spots…"
mauro maffioli replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."Hy Zach / Niall.
Here follow other details about my RC hybrid slope mower:
Weight : kg. 60
Dimensions : cm. 85 x 55 x 40 (height)
Traction system : 2 x 400 watts brushed motor
Power supply : 1000 watts…"
Niall Dempsey replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."I agree that GPS on its own is unlikely to be accurate enough for what you need. Have you any pictures or more information on what you have achieved so far?"
zach w replied to mauro maffioli's discussion ardurover for a slope mower."Hello Mauro,
For some ideas, there is an annual robot lawnmower competition for American university students, the reports for last year's entrants are here http://robomow.ion.org/?p=140 some of those robots are very expensive, using laser…"
mauro maffioli posted a discussionardurover for a slope mower.
Hy friends.I'm new into this forum and at first i'd like to thank you for your attention.I built a RC slope mower for my large garden. It seems to work very well. A sabertooth 2x60 and two brushed motor 350 watt/each are used.Next step would be to make it autonomous (i keep in mind ARDUROVER). Of course at the begin i'd try to use a GPS guidance only.Unfortunately i have only a few electronic bases. For this reason i am here to ask for Your help courteously. Your suggests are very very…See More
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- i'm a mechanical engeneer 52 years old. I'm base in nord of Italy and i have a great interest into electronic system.
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- I've realized a RC slope mover for my large garden. It work very good. now i'd like to make it autonomous thinking to use ardurover.
My question is: what is all necessary (hardware and software) to do this?
Your help is very very appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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