Ardupilot Mega IMU Shield V1

ArduPilot Mega IMU Shield V1

This is the new ArduPilotMega IMU Shield! This board features a large array of sensors needed for UAV and Robotics applications, including three axis angular rotation and accelerations sensors, absolute pressure and temperature sensor, 16MBits data logger chip and more! It's designed to fit on top (or bottom) of the ArduPilot Mega board, creating a total autopilot solution when a GPS module is attached.

ArduPilot is a fully programmable autopilot that requires a GPS module and IMU sensors to create a functioning Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). The autopilot handles both stabilization and navigation, eliminating the need for a separate stabilization system. It also supports a "fly-by-wire" mode that can stabilize an aircraft when flying manually under RC control, making it easier and safer to fly. The hardware and software are all open source. The board comes with all the surface-mount parts already soldered, but requires the user to solder on connectors. Firmware is already loaded, but the autopilot software must be downloaded and loaded onto the board by the user. It can be programmed with the Arduino IDE.

APM can be used for either airplanes or rotary wing aircraft, including quadcopters and other multicopters and traditional helicopters. The autopilot hardware is the same, and you can load whichever firmware is appropriate for the aircraft you've got via the free Mission Planner. (You may choose to add other sensors to improve performance for specific airframes, such as an airspeed sensor for airplanes or a magnetometer for mulitcopters). All details and instructions can be found at each project's .

Features :

1,Dual 3.3V Regulator!!! (One dedicated for analog sensors!).

2,Relay switch for cameras, lights or payloads.

3,12-bit ADC for better Gyro/Accel/AirSpeed resolution.

4,Built-in 16MB Data Logger (The Black Box).

5,Piano DIP switch for servo reverse or user customizable.

6,Built-in FTDI, making the board native USB.

7,Dedicated Modem/OSD port.

8,I2C Port with incoming "Daisy Chain board" allowing you to build sensor arrays.

9,Two user-programmable buttons (one momentary, the other slide).

10,10-Bit analog expansion ports.

11,Reset button.

12,Optional "Through Hole" voltage dividers (Easy to solder).

13,Tons of Status LEDs.

14,New vibration resistance Invensense Gyros (Triple Axis).

15,Analog Devices ADX330 Accelerometer.

16,Airspeed sensor port (optional, sold separately).

17,Absolute Bosch pressure sensor and temp for accurate altitude.


This item can be used with ArduPilot Mega ATMega2560 V1 together as below :