This Blog is the primary communications portal for the ZoomTown Experiment project that I am conducting on my YouTube Channel... https://www.youtube.com/c/MakingStuffwithChrisDeHut and the related webpage... https://makingstuffwithchrisdehut.com/
The GP2Y0E03 TOF sensor may be a good choice for our autonomous robot's collision avoidance system. It has a range that suits our needs good and it has two interfaces: i2c and analog output. The Raspberry pi PICO has both interfaces making for an easy connection.
The critical aspects for us are linear readings, relative accuracy, fast readings, and relatively consistent readings in various light conditions. Let's see how well in performs in this practical test.
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Chris
For collision avoidance, the Zoomie needs a proximity sensor on the front to detect objects in the direction of travel. A laser based TOF sensor failed to perform to our needs. The TCRT5000 is investigated in this video as an alternative sensing device.
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Chris
The AS5600 digital potentiometer is a great device to help with Odometry in Autonomous robotic applications such as our Zoomie. This device uses a small magnet that is affixed to the wheel or axel you are measuring the rotation of. It is then read with an i2c interface that is very quick and efficient.
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Chris
In this episode we will be exploring more about the Zcheduler computer and software. Update on status of the ZoomTown Experiment. A short...
