Produktbeschreibung
Es ist ein Arduino Mega kompatibles Board, das von Chris
Anderson und von Jordi Muñoz von DIY Drohnen unter Verwendung des neuen
ATMega1280 entworfen wurde.
Der ArduPilot ist eine programmierbare automatische Kurssteuerung,
die nur ein GPS-Modul und einen Infrarot-X-Y-Sensor wie das
FMA Modul benötigt,um eine komplette UAV Steuerung zu bauen.
Das Board ist bereits fertig mit den SMD Bauteilen bestückt, selbst muss man nur noch die Stiftleisten einlöten. Der Bootloader ist bereits programmiert, das eigentliche Steuerprogramm kann man mit Hilfe der Arduino IDE erzeugen und auf das Board flashen. Weitere Einzelheiten sgibt es auf der Projektseite.
Wir empfehlen als Zubehör:
Funktionsumfang (englisch)The ArduPilot Mega is the newest version of autopilot board designed
by Chris Anderson and Jordi Muñoz of DIY Drones using the ATmega1280.
ArduPilot Mega is a fully programmable autopilot that requires a
GPS module and sensors (IMU sensor shield coming soon) to
create a functioning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The autopilot
handles both stabilization and navigation, eliminating the need for
a separate stabilization system. It also supports a "fly-by-wire" mode
that can stabilize an aircraft when flying manually under RC control,
making it easier and safer to fly. The hardware and software are all
open source. The board comes with all the surface-mount parts already
soldered, but requires the user to solder on connectors. RC processing
firmware is already loaded, but the autopilot software must be
downloaded and loaded onto the board by the user. It can be
programmed with the Arduino IDE.
We recommend the following items to accompany this product:
Other necessary elements, including aircraft recommendations, can be
found at the project's home page.
Features:
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Controller designed to be used with autonomous aircraft, car
or boat.
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Based on a 16MHz Atmega1280 processor.
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Built-in hardware failsafe that uses a separate circuit
(multiplexer chip and ATMega328 processor) to transfer control from the
RC system to the autopilot and back again. Includes ability to reboot
the main processor in mid-flight
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Dual-processor design with 32 MIPS of onboard power
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Supports of 3D waypoints and mission commands (limited
only by memory)
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Comes with a 6-pin GPS connector (EM406 style).
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Has 16 spare analog inputs (with ADC on each) and 40
spare digital input/outputs to add additional sensors
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Four dedicated serial ports for two-way telemetry (using
optional
XBee modules) and expansion
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Can be powered by either the RC receiver or a separate
battery
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Hardware-driven servo control, which means less
processor overhead, tighter response and no jitters
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Eight RC channels (including the autopilot on/off
channel) can be processed by the autopilot.
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LEDs for power, failsafe status, autopilot status and
GPS lock
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Full autopilot software, including IMU and
groundstation/mission planning code, are available at DIY Drones. Code supports autonomous
takeoff and landing.
Dimensions: 40mm x 69mm
Documents:
GPS-09710