[UPDATE: This project is now being ported to a proper Google Code repository and manual. For instructions, start there. You can also join the ArduRover User Group here.]
Hello to ALL, the new firmware for APMRover v2 has been tested successfully on my rover on may 1st, 2012 on full autonomous reco mission following a navigation plan. This new release of the APMRover v2 works on the APM v1.4 with the OilPan shield (magnetometer + MT3329 GPS) and also of course on the APM v2. The previous version of the APMRover v1.0 was a light size version specially designed for the APM1280 CPU (only) board and the MT3329 GPS.
For the frame, I have used a Traxxas Monster Jam Grinder with a brushed and high power motor Titan 12T and its XL-5 ESC.
The APMrover UGV is able to run itself following a list of recorded waypoints. The waypoints list (FPL) can be preloaded with the APM Mission Planner OR better in live, recorded by the pilot himself (with the SW7) during a manual run and then replayed in a full autonomous mission.
The firmware APMrover2 for APM v1 + OilPan or APM v2 successfully tested can be downloaded HERE
The APMrover v2 is also online on the official ArduPilot-Mega GIT repository HERE
Below the PID setup for the APMrover v1 and v2:
The light firmware APMrover1 for APM v1 (CPU 1280 or 2560) that I have tested can be downloaded HERE
Here's how to connect your cables:
More infos at: http://diydrones.com/profile/JeanLouisNaudin
Have Fun and Enjoy with the APMrover...
Regards, Jean-Louis
Comments
@VU2ATX
Try open the code with arduino Ide and check that this parameter on Apmconfig.h is set for your board
#define CONFIG_APM_HARDWARE APM_HARDWARE_APM1 and not for APM2
regards
Flavio
@VU2ATX,
Which version of the ArduRover are you using. Is it 2.20a ore 2.20b? Are you uploading with the MP or the Arduino IDE?
I have not had a problem with 2.20b with the MP.
Regards,
TCIII
Hi Flavio, In both of my APM1 boards, when Arduplane firmware is uploaded then no rebooting issue comes.
I have disconnected all the servo but still problem is the same.
@VU2ATX
I dont understand exactly the problem, but if you face a reboot of the board the cause is probably the power. try disconnecting all servo for a test or give servo power from another source ( Eg. BEC ).
Uploaded latest ArduRover firmware from Mission Planner, in two different APM1 boards on ATMega2560 with IMU shield. Both of them same and that is the APM boots when Auto mode is entered either via Radio or via Mission Planner command.
Did anyone else faced similar problem and resolved ?
Someone please help me.
ArduBoat Update...
fast question... on Apm2.5 there is a way to use FTDI cable instead of USB, cat find the correct pinout.
I've been having trouble with the rover following waypoints as well. What I have found is that I have to calibrate the compass every time I cycle power. After the calibration it's better, still not quite right.
@Alex,
Try here: http://www.diydrones.com/group/ardurover-user-group/forum/topics/ar...
Do you have a GPS lock before going into auto? Is you compass properly calibrated? Is the steering direction correct in the auto mode? Just checking.
Regards,
TCIII
Thomas, or anyone else, I've been looking around, but can't quite find what are values I may want to tinker with in the parameters list. I have manual mode working great! The rover shows up with the correct position and orientation in MP, but when I set up waypoints through learning mode or in MP and switch to Auto the rover just shoots off in random directions everytime. I tried to set the WP radius to 1 and tried lower the max speed, but nothing seems to make auto mode work correctly. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Alex
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