NAVIO: Measuring pressure and temperature with MS5611 [C++, Python]

This document is not updated, please proceed to docs.emlid.com for latest version! MS5611 is the best in class barometric pressure sensor, it has built-in temperature sensor for calibration and can determine altitude with 10cm resolution. It is very important to protect MS5611 from direct sunlight and air streams as...

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New Raspbian with RT kernel, B+ compatible

This document is not updated, please proceed to docs.emlid.com for latest version! We have a new image of Raspbian with kernel patched with a real-time patch from Ingo Molnar available for download. It is useful for projects that require stable low latencies – max latency with PREEMPT-RT kernel on Raspberry is around...

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Navio accessories are ready

As we have reached multiple stretch goals all campaign backers will receive an accessory kit. It includes DF13 wires for prototyping and connecting additional sensors and an active GPS/Glonass antenna. All these accesories have been manufactured and delivered to our warehouse. To ensure seamless storage, packaging and...

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Batch of Navio PCBs is ready

Whole batch of Navio PCBs is ready and the process of component procurement has been finished. The only componentsleft are GPS modules with raw data – we expect them by 20th August. We will have first Navio samples by next week. As soon as we fully test them and make sure that the quality complies with our standards...

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Navio on Banana Pi

Recently we have received a Raspberry Pi compatible board from Lemaker named Banana Pi. And even though Navio’s main supported board is Raspberry Pi, it is good when there are alternatives that can provide additional capabilities for advanced users. Banana Pi has a great ratio of performance and price. Being just a little...

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Navio campaign ends today

Dear Friends, Thank you for all the support and kind words. Indiegogo campaign for Navio ends soon and this is the last chance to get Navio at a special price and with additional accessories: a pack of DF13 jumper wires for connecting extensions and active GPS/GLONASS antenna! Emlid Team

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Navio: Decoding PPM to PWM on Raspberry Pi [C++]

This document is not updated, please proceed to docs.emlid.com for latest version! To be used in autopilot applications Navio needs to decode RC input. Measuring each PWM channel requires multiple connectors and plenty of wires. PPM sum signal combines all PWMs from the receiver in one sequence, which could be transferred...

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DGX autopilot project will support Navio

DGX team announced the support for Navio platform. The project was first started for the Outback Joe Search & Rescue Mission competition and continues to develop as an opensource linux-based project. Project’s main goals are easy interface for developers and usage of opensource libraries...

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Update of Navio stretch goals

We’ve successfully reached three stretch goals for Navio and now all supporters who pledged for Navio and Navio Raw board will receive additional handy stuff: GPS\GLONASS antenna, pack of DF13 wires and onboard FRAM chip. We have more ideas how we can improve Navio platform and provide additional useful things....

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