When you modify the software on a "certified" autopilot you'll have to go through the whole process again...beside most end users doesn't like it when you tapped into the AP...it's the red tapes thing!
The board is perfectly capable of the task, I am just not sure as to why everyone wants to use a second set of sensors for a gimbal when most of us have a full IMU aboard our UAVs...
But to answer your question the current firmware available is essentially capable of this, all you are doing is compensating for roll on each axis.
I would be inclined to use a 6DOF comprised of 3x magnetometers and 3x gyros for the best build but you can get away with the 3 magnetometers.
This would be an interesting application of the DCM algorithm.
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But to answer your question the current firmware available is essentially capable of this, all you are doing is compensating for roll on each axis.
I would be inclined to use a 6DOF comprised of 3x magnetometers and 3x gyros for the best build but you can get away with the 3 magnetometers.
This would be an interesting application of the DCM algorithm.
Needs to be hooked into a magnetometer IMO for ground targeting etc.
Bill? Whadaya think?