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General| Brand | Kauai Labs |
|---|---|
| Model | VMX-pi |
| Category | Computer Hardware |
| Language | English |
Details VMX-pi's capabilities, including power management, I/O, IMU, and networking.
Describes selectable 5V/3.3V power supply and voltage translation for external devices.
Highlights the 9-axis IMU for motion processing, including calibration features.
Covers 30 digital and 4 analog channels with various communication protocols.
Explains the 1-microsecond clock and battery-backed RTC for data synchronization.
Lists electrical, protection, and communication interface specifications for VMX-pi.
Lists compatible Raspberry Pi board versions for use with VMX-pi.
Explains how VMX-pi can be used with the National Instruments RoboRIO.
Clarifies VMX-pi's legality for FRC actuator control and other uses.
Addresses magnetometer unreliability near powerful motors and potential solutions.
Explains the cause of yaw angle drift and VMX-pi's error mitigation.
Discusses the accuracy limitations of VMX-pi's displacement estimates.
Guides on assembling VMX-pi with Raspberry Pi 3 and Zero W models.
Details connecting VMX-pi to a RoboRIO via Ethernet, USB, or CAN.
Explains VMX-pi's 9-axis sensor output, coordinate systems, and reference frames.
Describes how to re-configure the VMX-pi yaw axis for different mounting orientations.
Provides guidance on protecting the VMX-pi circuit board with an enclosure.
Lists libraries and tools for Raspberry Pi-based robotics development.
Provides libraries for accessing VMX-pi IMU data from RoboRIO.
Details VMX-pi Tools for Windows, including navXUI and calibration tools.
Demonstrates accessing VMX-pi functionality via HAL and ROS on Raspberry Pi.
Illustrates drive modes like Field-Oriented Drive, Rotate to Angle, and Straight-line Driving.
Covers examples for Automatic Balancing, Collision Detection, Motion Detection, and Data Monitor.
Summarizes recommendations for secure mounting and calibration for reliable operation.
Defines Pitch, Roll, Yaw, Linear Acceleration, Compass Heading, and Altitude.
Explains 3D coordinate systems, motion processing, fused heading, and reference frames.
Details Gyro/Accelerometer and Magnetometer calibration processes and importance of stillness.
Provides access to the VMX-pi discussion forum and troubleshooting resources.
Step-by-step guide for downloading and installing the latest VMX-pi firmware.
Outlines the procedure to verify the VMX-pi circuit board's correct operation.
Describes the meaning of different LED states during VMX-pi operation and tests.
Details the VMX-pi's custom protocol for communicating sensor data over USB.
Guides on customizing the navXUI source code for data visualization.
Provides links to algorithms, technologies, and open-source works for deeper understanding.
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