Posted by Paul Dowling on October 20, 2013 at 4:04pm
I have a 2.0 that i want to use for my rover project, but before I start, I want to make sure that it is fully compatable with the rover code.I plan on using the following combination.Electric wheelchair base unit.2.0 controllerSabertooth 2x25 motor controllerMinds-i autonomous sensor kit / software ( may need a little help here)Ardurover softwareSpectrum ground radio 3chIs there any part of this setup that will cause me challengesRegardsPaul
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The APM2.0 should work with the ArduRover2 2.43 code without a problem. I have used an APM1.4 with a Sabertooth 2X12 ESC to drive a 6WD rover and it worked well.
If you want to have the three different modes, you will probably need a R/C transmitter that has more than 3 channels. I use a Spektrum DX7 where I use the Gear switch for recording a waypoint in the Learning Mode and the Flap switch to select the Manual, Learning (Steering), and Auto modes. I have used a Traxxas 5 channel car ground transmitter, but I had to build and program an Arduino Pro Mini to decode the 4th and 5th channels to be able to select the 3 rover modes.
Also, the 25 amp Sabertooth might not have enough current capacity for the electric wheelchair base unit. At stall, some of those dc motors can draw up to 50 amps until they get up to speed. It might be something to think about.
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@Paul,
The APM2.0 should work with the ArduRover2 2.43 code without a problem. I have used an APM1.4 with a Sabertooth 2X12 ESC to drive a 6WD rover and it worked well.
If you want to have the three different modes, you will probably need a R/C transmitter that has more than 3 channels. I use a Spektrum DX7 where I use the Gear switch for recording a waypoint in the Learning Mode and the Flap switch to select the Manual, Learning (Steering), and Auto modes. I have used a Traxxas 5 channel car ground transmitter, but I had to build and program an Arduino Pro Mini to decode the 4th and 5th channels to be able to select the 3 rover modes.
Also, the 25 amp Sabertooth might not have enough current capacity for the electric wheelchair base unit. At stall, some of those dc motors can draw up to 50 amps until they get up to speed. It might be something to think about.
Regards,
TCIII ArduRover2 Developer