The ArduRover (based on ArduPilotOne) user base is growing and it is time for a beta release. Right now, as the core developer, I do not have enough time to test the code thoroughly on all platforms. If you have an unmanned rover, boat, or quad, and a mavlink compatible ground station (free for download/ qgroundcontrol, hk gcs etc.) then feel free to become a beta tester.
As the community grows, documenting the code behavior for the end user will be important. A comprehensive wiki like the one currently available for ArduPilotMega would be a huge help. So if you can contribute to the documentation also contact me and I'll get you added to the google code project.
Finally, if you have C++ coding experience and have patches to the code for improved functionality feel free to send them to me. If you submit enough helpful patches, I'll invite you to the development team.
email: james.goppert@gmail.com <-- email me to join the team
https://github.com/arktools/ardupilotone
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Daniel, it's all moved to Github:
https://github.com/arktools/ardupilotone
I have yet to post pictures but have started documentation on the wiki. http://code.google.com/p/ardupilotone/wiki/Documentation
If you guys run into any error as you are working with the beta make sure to post an issue here: http://code.google.com/p/ardupilotone/issues/list
Also, if you can help with the documentation, want me to explain something let me know.
I will post some setup pictures of what I'm using soon, hopefully tonight (on the wiki). The only catch is that you must use a separate 2 cell lipo to power the board (this means unsoldering sj1). Most speed controllers for rovers won't supply enough current through the bec to power the whole autopilot with gps etc.
I use the MaxSonarLV, but anything in the APM library should work. For obstacle avoidance it is best to get the one with the wide beam width. You attach the range finder to 5v, gnd, and an adc pin on the apm hardware. I have the forward obstacle avoidance sensor defaulting to pin 1, but you can change that in ardupilotone.pde if you like.
sorry if this is a stupid question..but how do I connect one of those ultrasonic range finders to my APM board? Also, which rangefinder do you recommend?
Please see my latest post on what ArduPilotOne is if you are still confused. Also, the obstacle avoidance is accomplished through the use of ultrasonic range finders which you can purchase through the diy drones store.
post: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-ardupilotone
I get excited anytime I hear about new news on ArduRover lol..I think its amazing...I can't wait to test it :D
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