2021-07-13, 09:35 AM
(2021-07-12, 01:24 PM)jhoop Wrote: Hello everyone
I'm wondering how and where you all put you IMU's?
I would like it as close to centerline and center of gravity but I know that it can't handle the long wire run.
Do you use an ESP8266 or ESP32 to get the data to the Pi? But then I read that there is a lag in the data.
How to you compensate for where it is usually located, close to the Pi? Or it doesn't matter in the real world.
Thanks
Jim
I would imagine that the delay you mention is to a large extent under your control if you are using the IMU attached remotely via an ESPxx. In the sketch you can define how how frequently the ESP sends updates (via MQTT or whatever your chosen protocol might be).
In terms of physical placement I'm not certain it matters to any significant degree although of course you should keep it away from sources of magnetic influences such as high current carrying cables and ferrous components.