Design Sensor Suite
30 minutesSelect sensors for each perception task and define data fusion architecture.
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Complete guide for sensor integration guide — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Select sensors for each perception task and define data fusion architecture.
Determine update rate for each sensor and bus bandwidth for combined data throughput.
Mount sensors, wire to MCU buses, implement drivers, and add digital filtering.
Verify each sensor reading, measure communication latency, and test fused output.
Set per-sensor polling frequency meeting Nyquist requirement.
Configure proximity detection thresholds and timing.
Calculate ticks per revolution for odometry resolution.
Measure bus latency to verify control loop timing budget.
Key benchmarks for sensor integration guide.
| Sensor | Rate | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 1 kHz | Odometry |
| IMU | 100 Hz | Orientation |
| Lidar | 10 Hz | Mapping |
Motor power wires induce noise on analog sensor lines — route sensor cables separately.
Never feed raw encoder or IMU data directly to PID — always filter first.
Run I2C address scan sketch before writing drivers — confirms wiring before debugging code.