For those who don't want to be waiting for it, here's your your best option: Order it and be one of the firsts to receive it (As always FIFO service).
Go for it here: http://store.diydrones.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BR-0012-01
It will be released during the next week (Sorry for the long delay!).
BTW the pictures is just for display purposes, the final color you will receive is blue and has the latest improvements. ;-)
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I have some questions though,
1. Where can i find the schematics and board diagrams? The picture of the board diagram on the store are hardly readable and are they the up to date ones?
2. Are there going to be any eagle files released of the board? Because as Morli suggested about the differential pressure sensor I would like to modify my own and make one that includes the diff pressure sensor instead of getting yet another shield as I want a nice clean installation.
The best part of this product is the Open Source code, which will support fixed-wing aircraft and multirotor vehicles , from quadcopters to helis and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft.
Chris alluded to the helicopter development in some other blog comments. The above description in the store makes it appear that this development may be further along than I expected based on the previous comments.
The IMU shield will come with all the connectors you need to attach it to the APM board.
@Morli: The only major changes from the earlier boards to the current one were an upgrade to better gyros and the switch from a differential sensor (airspeed) to a high quality absolute sensor (altitude), which we felt was more important (including for autonomous takeoff and landing). Jordi also added some onboard voltage regulators and other nice touches. What exactly are you missing?
Could you give us an early idea of what we need to purchase as far as headers and other small stuff. I already ordered and received two 8 pin right angle headers and two 36 pin straight headers. Does the oilpan/shield come with any connectors? Is there a difference to how you solder the connectors for oilpan vs shield (I would think so)?
I have my ArduMega already so I will be ready to test soon - do you have some test software available yet to verify that the two boards are working correctly after assembly? I realize that the autopilot software will take some time and I don't want to pressure you on that but it would be nice to know that the hardware is healthy after assembly.
You guys have done a tremendous job for us enthusiasts - thank you much!
Dave W.
So you say you don't see more specs compared to the first shield? You have full IMU build-in (no infrared sensors required), you have build in FTDI, you have build in relay to trigger stuff, you also have build in data logger and many other stuff... As I said you save money at the end compared with the first autopilot.
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