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Raspberry Pi - Image processing for UAV navigation

Former Member
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12 Feb 2013

Hey all,

 

I am quite new to the Raspberry Pi world but very interested. I have done a few basic things on the Raspberry Pi so far, the main one was learning to code in python (as I already know C) and learning to use a linux based system (first time!).

 

So far I own a 256Mb Raspberry Pi model B, 512Mb Raspberry Pi model B and a Gertboard.

 

The main project I will be working on involves:

     -Determining the image processing capabilities of the Raspberry Pi

     -Get a webcam working with the Raspberry Pi, accessed via python and C (most likely using openCV)

     -Write a program to capture an image, wait, capture another, compare these two images and determine the direction and speed (using the wait time)

     -Implement this on a UAV as the main navigation protocol (Pretty much like the AR Drones)

 

I will be using the new Raspberry Pi camera when I can get my hands on it but for now the webcam will suit for proof of concept, also will most likely be using C as my final programming language as it is faster than python (disregarding pypi)

 

Anyway, I will be no doubt be needing help in this project and hope to find others doing similar things, and I will try help others who need it.

 

Cheers,

 

PudFish (Dan)

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  • eduardofv
    eduardofv over 13 years ago +1
    Hope this posts I wrote (a while ago) may help: http://eduardofv.com/read_post/185-Installing-OpenCV-on-the-Raspberry-Pi http://eduardofv.com/read_post/192-OpenCV-on-the-Raspberry-Pi-with-Arch-Linux-ARM…
  • eduardofv
    eduardofv over 13 years ago

    Hope this posts I wrote (a while ago) may help:

    http://eduardofv.com/read_post/185-Installing-OpenCV-on-the-Raspberry-Pi

    http://eduardofv.com/read_post/192-OpenCV-on-the-Raspberry-Pi-with-Arch-Linux-ARM

    http://eduardofv.com/read_post/194-A-Laser-Range-Finder-using-RapsberryPi-Arduino-and-OpenCV

     

    Let me tell you that  a USB camera is pretty slow (usually no more than 3fps). I'm waiting for the CSI camera to be released.

     

    Regards,

    Eduardo

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