Re: [Gumstix-users] Help regarding project

[lifezcul <lif...@ya...>]

Nick,

We need a gyroscope to balance the robot when it's
walking. Does accelerometer/tilt sensor serve the same
purpose? Then yes, it could be used.
Do you have any recommendations for any such sensors
that could be used for balancing a bipedal robot?

Thanks



Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2006 18:21:02 -0600
From: "Nik Martin" <add...@gm...>
To: gum...@li...
Subject: Re: [Gumstix-users] Help regarding project
Reply-To: gum...@li...

Can you elaborate on your choice of a gyroscope? 
Would an
accelerometer and tilt sensor serve the same purpose
in your
application?

Nik

On 3/12/06, lifezcul <lif...@ya...> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I am a relatively newbie to gumstix & robots. I am
> working on an academic project using waysmall 400ax
> computer and bipedal humanoid robot. The robot has
> number of servos controlled over RS-232 link. To
> balance the robot, we are thinking of using
> Gyroscope(s). Google search returned tons of options
> and I am not sure which one is most suitable to use.
I
> have shortlisted Analog Devices module, but it
> supports SPI.
>
> Anyone more familiar with this, could you please
> recommend where to look? I am hoping to find a
> gyroscope mounted on PCB whose ouput can be read
using
> RS-232. Which website sells such products?
>
> Appreciate any feedback.
>
> Thanks!
>


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