"It IS pretty difficult task to make horse bark" - p0rc0_r0ss0
Here I will try to accumulate knowledge on how to make all this tough and expensive hardware make worth money spent.
The road will be long and no one knows where would it lead, but we'll see.
/!\ IMPORTANT! Also see this newer article over here: http://p0rc0-r0ss0.blogspot.com/2017/08/px4fmu-px4io-arducopter-firmware-some.html
Contents of this article give additional information on PX4 + ArduCopter firmware setup.
First things first. Introductions.
- PX4FMU - is "head" controller module made by Pixhawk guys.
Key features: Large set of sensors, "all in one" 4 x PWM output style, with no standard servo plugs, powerful CPU, USB port.
- PX4IO - is extension board which provides expansion up to 8 x PWM outputs, lots of relays and ports, PPM and S-Bus plugs, has it's own BEC.
- PX4FLOW - is optical sensor with pretty powerful CPU and gyro sensor onboard. As result gives heading vector to FMU.
Optionally can be equipped with sonar.
- MKBL ESC - electronic speed controllers used in Mikrokpter project.
Features: i2c and PWM control input.
- ArduCopter - is OpenSource drone platform which incorporates virtually any type of vehicle. In this particular case we are talking about Copter branch.
Disclaimer
All information in this blog is for personal use only.
I do not deny it's use in educational purposes, but be aware, that you are using all the information found here on your own risk!
