Overview
Discontinued. Upgrade to the new UM7.
The UM6 provides orientation measurements using Euler Angles (yaw, pitch, and roll) and quaternions. In addition to orientation, the UM6 reports raw and processed sensor data from the accelerometers, rate gyros, and magnetic sensors. The UM6 also has the capability to interface with external GPS modules to provide position, velocity, course, and speed information.
A variety of tools are available to simplify configuration and testing of the UM6, including a Serial Expansion Board that comes with all the accessories needed to connect the UM6 to your computer. Using the Serial Expansion Board along with the CHR Serial Interface software (available for download), you can change any sensor setting, log and graph data in real-time, and calibrate the magnetic sensors for the best possible accuracy.
Outputs (User-Selectable)
- GPS position, heading, and velocity (with connected GPS)
- GPS position in meters from customizable home location
- Euler Angles
- Quaternions
- Raw gyro, accel, and mag data
- Processed sensor data (scale factors applied, biases removed)
- Attitude estimate covariance
Features
- Supports GPS connectivity and data parsing
- GPS position can be reported in meters from user-customizable home position
- Automatic gyro bias calibration (initiated by user command)
- Adjustable output rates (20 Hz – 300 Hz) and baud rate (up to 115200 baud)
- Open-source firmware with free development tools
- Open-source PC software for data visualization, calibration, and sensor configuration
Specifications
- States updated internally at 500 Hz
- Better than 2 degree pitch and roll angle accuracy
- Better than 5 degree yaw angle accuracy
- +5V input voltage, 3.3V logic level (5V tolerant)
- +/- 2000 °/s maximum measurable rotation rates
- +/- 2g maximum measurable acceleration
Documents
- UM6 Datasheet
- AN1002 – Reprogramming the Firmware on the UM6
- AN1003 – Getting Started with the UM6 Orientation Sensor
- AN1005 – Understanding Euler Angles
- AN1006 – Understanding Quaternions
- AN1007 – Estimating Position and Velocity Using Accelerometers
- AN1008 – Sensors used for Orientation Estimation
Software Downloads
- CHR Serial Interface v3.0.5 Windows Installer
Use the Serial Interface software to configure the UM6, log data, and plot data in real-time.
Example Code
Source Code
- UM6 Firmware Source Code
The UM6 Firmware is available in a SourceForge project at the above link. Once there, click “Code” to get started.
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