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Scdwyer: added actual gumstix board type

2012-03-12T22:38:22Z

added actual gumstix board type

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards) is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards, the PXA255 based Gumstix Basix) is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
	<br>		<br>
	Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.		Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.
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	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses
	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]
	* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards)		* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards, the PXA255 based Gumstix Basix)
	* 5V input		* 5V input
	* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)		* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)
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	With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.		With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.

	The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards) would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.		The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards, the PXA255 based Gumstix Basix) would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.

	== Architecture ==		== Architecture ==

Scdwyer: Clarified gumstix is NOT a verdex pro, rather an EOL model

2012-03-12T22:26:59Z

Clarified gumstix is NOT a verdex pro, rather an EOL model

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] ~~[https~~:~~//www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] header~~ is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards) is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
	<br>		<br>
	Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.		Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.
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	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses
	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]
	* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] ~~[https~~:~~//www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] board~~		* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards)
	* 5V input		* 5V input
	* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)		* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)
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	With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.		With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.

	The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] ~~[https~~:~~//www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] board~~ would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.		The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board (NOTE: designed for older EOL Gumstix boards) would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.

	== Architecture ==		== Architecture ==

Scdwyer: Clarified gumstix is a verdex pro, spelling

2012-03-12T22:17:46Z

Clarified gumstix is a verdex pro, spelling

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] [https://www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
	<br>		<br>
	Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.		Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.
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	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serial_Peripheral_Interface SPI] busses
	* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]		* 2 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I2c I<sup>2</sup>C]
	* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board		* Connector to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] [https://www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] board
	* 5V input		* 5V input
	* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)		* 3.3V linear regulator & 3.7V linear regulator (for Gumstix)
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	With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.		With 2 MCUs this system is very robust, 1 MCU can handle all critical code, fly-by-wire and such, and the other can handle all autonomous processing. In the case of autonomous code error, the aircraft may be saved via manual control and the fbw MCU.

	The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] board would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.		The ability to dock with a [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] [https://www.gumstix.com/store/index.php?cPath=34 Verdex Pro] board would allow for image processing, heavy communications, or payload support.

	== Architecture ==		== Architecture ==
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	The materials list can be produced from the Eagle CAD files on the [[Downloads\|downloads]] page.		The materials list can be produced from the Eagle CAD files on the [[Downloads\|downloads]] page.

	'''Jan 2008:''' Following list contains the digikey part numbers for the Classix board without the audio filter. If (for some reason I don't understand) no gumstix is needed some marked ~~componnents~~ can be skipped. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]		'''Jan 2008:''' Following list contains the digikey part numbers for the Classix board without the audio filter. If (for some reason I don't understand) no gumstix is needed some marked components can be skipped. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]

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Scdwyer at 01:33, 2 March 2012

2012-03-02T01:33:02Z

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
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	[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]		[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]

	[[Category:~~Hardware~~]] [[Category:User_Documentation]]		[[Category:Autopilots]] [[Category:User_Documentation]]

Esden at 00:22, 10 March 2011

2011-03-10T00:22:04Z

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	* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector to P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]] ( or flash a bootloader which uses another pin ... make bl PROC=[TINY\|FBW\|AP\|GENERIC] )[[User:Poine\|poine]]		* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector to P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]] ( or flash a bootloader which uses another pin ... make bl PROC=[TINY\|FBW\|AP\|GENERIC] )[[User:Poine\|poine]]
	[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]		[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]

			[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:User_Documentation]]

Dconger: Removing SPAM URL

2010-03-05T04:21:12Z

Removing SPAM URL

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
	<br>		<br>
	Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice. ~~Please see [http://www.resumesplanet.com/resume_writing.php professional resume writers]~~		Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.


	== Classix Control Board ==		== Classix Control Board ==

WinnieSilva at 20:58, 4 March 2010

2010-03-04T20:58:42Z

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	The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.		The Classix autopilot was designed for advanced applications. Dual processors provide a true hardware segregation of critical code for reliability - allowing the user to run experimental navigation or payload control software without fear of a processor crash causing a total loss of control. A [http://www.gumstix.com Gumstix] header is included so that the autopilot can be directly interfaced with this small onboard Linux PC for advanced video processing, sensor management, or sophisticated navigation routines such as sense-and-avoid or target following.
	<br>		<br>
	Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice.		Very few Classix boards have been produced and are flying. The Classix is really just a developer's board, intended for very sophisticated payload applications. If you are looking for a bare LPC2148 board, the Olimex [http://olimex.com/dev/lpc-h2148.html LPC-H2148] boards might be a good choice. Please see [http://www.resumesplanet.com/resume_writing.php professional resume writers]

Poine at 20:50, 20 November 2008

2008-11-20T20:50:21Z

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	The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!		The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!

	* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector to P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]		* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector to P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]] ( or flash a bootloader which uses another pin ... make bl PROC=[TINY\|FBW\|AP\|GENERIC] )[[User:Poine\|poine]]

	[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]		[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]

Cdewagter: /* TODO */

2008-02-14T13:41:44Z

TODO

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	The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!		The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!

	* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector ~~with~~ P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]		* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector to P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]

	[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]		[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]

Cdewagter: /* TODO */

2008-02-14T13:40:13Z

TODO

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	The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!		The above being said , the first 2 items should be easily fixed by modifying the schematic(s) for the classix and regenerating the board layout in eagle(adding the necessary lines etc) or generating a servo driver and 5v VR board to interface with the classix for now till the above is completed. The last one is clearly a bug!

	* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector ~~and connect~~ the P0.23 pin to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector with P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]		* To solve this bug one needs to connect the LPC2148's pin nr 58 (P0.23) using a resistor bridge (say; 4.7k / 10k to reduce the usb 5V below 3.3V) to the serial connector which pulls the P0.23 pin up when in programming mode and to the ground when no USB is connected. The only pin on the serial connector that is not strictly required at some stage is the reset pin. (Remove power supply also resets) So it is suggested to convert the reset pins on the serial connector with P0.23 pins for USB programming. With 5V on this pin from USB during power-up the classix will be in programming mode, otherwise it will ALWAYS boot instantly. [[User:Cdewagter\|cdewagter]]

	[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]		[[Image:ModifiedClassixCDW.JPG\|thumb\|Classix Modification to solve startup/programming issues]]