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From: Rune Allnor on 20 May 2010 13:13 On 20 Mai, 19:02, "arvkr" <krarvind(a)n_o_s_p_a_m.gmail.com> wrote: > >Rune Allnor wrote: > >> On 19 Mai, 22:44, "arvkr" <krarvind(a)n_o_s_p_a_m.gmail.com> wrote: > >>> Hello All, > >>> Looking for some advice on how to detect if a vehicle is backing up > >>> (reversing) using measurements from a 3 axis accelerometer and compass. > I > >>> also have accurate measurements of velocity from a wheel speed sensor. > >>> Cheers > >>> arvkr > > >> You only need the wheel speed detector. Look at the sign of the speed: > >> Positive speed is forward; negative speed is reverse. Or vice versa. > > >Assuming that the wheel speed is signed, and not just a pulse train. > > Unfortunately its just a pulse train. Can't use optical or other sensors. > Acceleromter and Compass data is all i have apart from the pulse train > wheel speed sensor output. Homework? Assignment designed to test ingenuity and problem-solving abilities? Rune |