Gyroscope for tunneling machine

[davedave93]

Posted on October 13, 2016 at 12:48

Hello all,

We are planning to include a PCB in a little tunneling machine in order to measure inclination and deviation (in degrees) in relation to an origin (0,0,0). We are looking for a sensor, maybe a gyroscope, but the selected sensor must be robust against vibrations and magnetic fields. Anyone has a trace about which sensor should we use? Maybe MEMS is not an option? Thanks in advance.

#gyroscopes #inclinometers

[louda.marian]

Posted on November 18, 2016 at 16:05

Hello,

I guess that it will be better to use combo of accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. Then you can use sensor fusion library for inclination computing. You can find more info on web:

http://www.st.com/en/embedded-software/osxmotionfx.html

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For simple inclination measurement is sufficient only accelerometer without fusion library.

Magnetic field and vibrations are not a problem for accelerometer and gyroscope sensors. 

Best Regards,

Marian

[Dvorak.Peter]

Posted on March 11, 2017 at 15:55

I would use optical beacon at origin. (Laser)

Peter