[cbolin]

Hi,
We are using the accelerometer to indicate that we are on the ramp sitting still and not rotating from side to side.

Consider mounting the accelerometer at a less than perfect horizontal orientation. We noticed that resolution (sensitivity) is much better if the acc. is tilted between 30 to 60 degrees. This has proved somewhat consistent for us.

Another use for the acc. is in autonomous mode. You are for example driving from point a to b. You are cruising at a nice speed when suddenly there is an unexpected spike (up or down) in accel. We are using this (in conjunction with wheel gear teeth data) to indicate a possible collision so we can execute a reversing action, and then put the bot back on the right path.


Regards,
ChuckB