Tracking and Rangefinding

Discussion in 'Research and Development' started by iamscottym, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. iamscottym

    iamscottym Member

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    I've been working on machine vision for a robotics competition called Defcon. The goal is to build a robot that can autonomously acquire, track targets and shoot down targets. I'm using a webcam and OpenCV, a vision algorithm toolbox for C++ and a Freescale I/O board to control a pan/tilt mount from my laptop. I'm using vision on another robot for navigation but I'm still trying to find a cheap camera that doesn't get saturated in bright sunlight.

    I also purchased an awesome laser range finder that I'm working on hacking to get the output to a microprocessor. http://boschtools.com/Products/Tools/Pages/BoschProductDetail.aspx?pid=DLR165K
    It has a 165ft Range +-1/16".

    I'll post more details when I get time.

    -iamscottym
     
    iamscottym, Jun 6, 2008
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  2. BoomerBoy17

    BoomerBoy17 Active Member

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    any news on this new tech scotty?
     
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  3. Powder Monkey

    Powder Monkey Active Member

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    thats cool but dont most clubs frown on this idea ?
     
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  4. BoomerBoy17

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    alot do, but some, provide for it, like Treaty Combat, i believe
     
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  5. iamscottym

    iamscottym Member

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    It's almost ready, I had to switch to a better servo controller and a better camera. The one I had was only 8bit so it wasn't very precise. I've ordered a 12bit and I've switched to a camcorder instead of a webcam.
     
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  6. Powder Monkey

    Powder Monkey Active Member

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    there should be no lag there
     
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  7. BoomerBoy17

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    thats good scotty, glad to here your coming along. best of luck.
     
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  8. admiraljkb

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    It's allowed in NTXBG under R&D which gets a bit of oversight. Even so, the rangefinder can't be directly coupled to the weapons systems.

    Code:
    NTXBG Rules of Construction:
IX OTHER SHIPBOARD SYSTEMS
C. Aiming devices to simulate radar are allowed under R&D.
D. Automated coupling of range and/or bearing sensing devices, allowing them to control the train
and/or elevation of cannons is prohibited.
     
    admiraljkb, Jul 7, 2008
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