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ArduBlimp (minimum Blimp) V1





Finally we have the final version of the first prototype of ArduBlimp, wells know as the "Minimun Blimp".



Capability's:



* Hold altitude with PING))) sensor...

* Fly around the infrared beacon...

* Use Arduino Lilypad, for low power consumption ...





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Added by Jordi Muñoz on February 28, 2008 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

Final version of ArduIMU (Include Video)



After a few more tests, I now have the final version of the ArduIMU. The main problem was the calibration of the gyros: converting the raw data to degrees/s. I had to change the source code, compile it, upload, and repeat it over and over again. Totally waste of time.



So i configured Arduino to externally adjust the…
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Added by Jordi Muñoz on February 1, 2008 at 10:30pm — 44 Comments

First Arduino IMU test

I'm trying to develop an IMU for my Arduino-based UAVS (heli) project. In my first test I just used a three-axis accelerometer, but it didn't work because the motor vibration generated too much noise. I then tried it just with gyros, but of course the the…

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Added by Jordi Muñoz on January 14, 2008 at 9:44pm — 36 Comments

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Season Two of the Trust Time Trial (T3) Contest has now begun. The fourth round is an accuracy round for multicopters, which requires contestants to fly a cube. The deadline is April 14th.

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