Pardon if this topic was fully covered in the past. I have the ultrasonic sensor up and running and just ordered a Digital 3-Axis compass (Seedstudio).
A - My algorithm will first measure the room with the Ultrasonic sensor.
Then knowing what the center is, find its way to it using a combination of the compass and Ultrasound.
B - Once in the center, it could go to a waypoint (on my virtual map of the room) and again return to the home (Center) position.
Obviously, this is a precursor to autonomous maze navigation but I first need to get ‘A’ and ‘B’ fully working.
Any ideas or suggestions? I will share when it is working.
@salvideoguy,
Sounds like a nice project. I had done a part of this long back. Here is the link to the project . Not sure if it still works but it was supposed to map the room using a servo and ultrasonic sensor and generate a map. Maybe you can build on top of it.
I had also played with the compass a bit and found out that the noise from the motors did interfere with the compass readings and the best results that I got was by placing the compass 6 inches above the GoPiGo. I just used a tube and taped the sensor on the top side.
All the best for the project and do keep us posted on how it goes.