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    hmlow
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    wrote on last edited by hmlow
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    Hi devs

    Does any one know if it is possible add PX4 compatible optical flow sensors(SPI? UART?) and use them in conjunction with ModalAI's VIO by enabling both sensor sources in EKF2_AID_MASK?

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    PX4 is the Professional Autopilot. Developed by world-class developers from industry and academia, and supported by an active world wide community, it powers all kinds of vehicles from racing and cargo drones through to ground vehicles and submersibles.

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    To be connected on VOXL2

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      Yes, you can. You may need to evaluate the performance of both at the same time and make tweaks.

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      • H hmlow

        Hi devs

        Does any one know if it is possible add PX4 compatible optical flow sensors(SPI? UART?) and use them in conjunction with ModalAI's VIO by enabling both sensor sources in EKF2_AID_MASK?

        Link Preview Image
        PMW3901-Based Flow Sensors | PX4 User Guide (v1.12)

        PX4 is the Professional Autopilot. Developed by world-class developers from industry and academia, and supported by an active world wide community, it powers all kinds of vehicles from racing and cargo drones through to ground vehicles and submersibles.

        favicon

        (docs.px4.io)

        To be connected on VOXL2

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        Eric Katzfey
        ModalAI Team
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        @hmlow Finding the correct IO will be the challenging part. That particular board uses CAN which isn't supported on VOXL2.

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          @hmlow Finding the correct IO will be the challenging part. That particular board uses CAN which isn't supported on VOXL2.

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          @Eric-Katzfey sorry I copied the wrong link.
          I was actually refering to those with SPI interface.

          I suppose I could use J10 on the VOXL2 for that?

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            @Eric-Katzfey sorry I copied the wrong link.
            I was actually refering to those with SPI interface.

            I suppose I could use J10 on the VOXL2 for that?

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            @hmlow Yes, there is a SPI port on J10

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